People-pleasing and overthinking aren’t personality flaws—they’re nervous system responses rooted in survival.
The freeze and fawn states can keep us stuck in patterns of saying “yes” when we mean “no,” avoiding conflict, or mentally spiraling.
There are practical, body-based ways to shift out of these states—without shaming yourself or forcing confidence.
Freeze doesn’t mean relaxed. It’s what happens when your nervous system is sympathetically charged (like in fight or flight) but too overwhelmed to act.
Think:
Your body feels tense, wired, and alert.
But instead of running or fighting… you shut down, go numb, or mentally check out.
You know you should speak up, decide, o
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Ever feel like your brain is running a never-ending loop of what-ifs, worst-case scenarios, and past conversations? You know overthinking isn’t helping, but you can’t seem to stop.
Here’s the truth: Overthinking isn’t problem-solving. It’s a mental trap.
And the more you do it, the harder it is to break free.
But what if I told you that your brain is wired to overthink—and that there are simple, science-backed ways to shut it down fast?
That’s exactly what I’m breaking down in my latest podcast episode, "The Overthinking Trap & How to Break Free."
🎧 Watch it now
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
✔️ The real reason your brain won’t stop overthinking (hint: it thinks it’s helping).
✔️ How to recognize when you’re stuck in an overthinking spiral.
✔️ 3 simple, science-backed techniques to quiet your mind FAST.
And if you’re looking for a step-by-step guide to rewiring your thoughts, grab my free Stop Anxious Overthinking Mini-Book here
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