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Aug 2024
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404. It May Not Be Burnout: Functional F...

Natalie Ellis
About this episode

Let’s talk burnout and the nervous system. Natalie + Lindsay went deep in today’s episode on the different types of nervous system responses we all experience - including being in a state of “functional freeze” which could actually be the thing contributing to you feeling anxious, exhausted, stuck, and overwhelmed. This conversation gets into so many topics from creating true calmness, embodiment, and being emotionally neutral to the simple daily practices they swear by for regulating the nervous system. If you’ve been feeling burned out and want to tap into the inner work that could change the game for you, press play and dive into this episode. 


TIMESTAMPS

0:45 - Life Updates + Reflections From Our UK Retreat

11:15 - Nervous System Responses

20:48 - Calmness, Feeling Things + Embodiment 

26:00 - Being Emotionally Neutral

30:05 - Simple Daily Practices

37:45 - Leveling Up In Business + Inner Work

40:30 - Closing Thoughts


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