Ever feel like you’re crushing deadlines, showing up for everyone else, but inside you’re exhausted, disconnected, or just… stuck? You might be experiencing functional freeze.

In this episode, we dive into what functional freeze is, why it happens, and how your nervous system reacts to chronic stress, trauma, or burnout. Drawing on insights from trauma experts and research, we explore the signs to watch for — from brain fog and emotional numbness to fatigue and indecision — and share practical strategies to “thaw” and reconnect with yourself, including grounding exercises, movement, mindfulness, and creative therapies.

Whether you’re in your 20s navigating work, study, or relationships, or just curious about why we sometimes feel stuck even when life looks “normal,” this episode will help you understand and reclaim your energy, presence, and motivation.

Sources and insights from: Liz Tenuto, Deborah Serani, Julia Childs Heyl, Benjamin Fry, Supatra Tovar, Cheryl Groskopf, and more.

Tune in and learn how to move from autopilot back to feeling alive.

- Ioanna x