[E69] The Flight Stress Response: "I'm Out and You Can't Stop Me!"

Episode 69 February 01, 2022 00:54:06
[E69] The Flight Stress Response: "I'm Out and You Can't Stop Me!"
Empowered to Connect Podcast
[E69] The Flight Stress Response: "I'm Out and You Can't Stop Me!"

Feb 01 2022 | 00:54:06

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Show Notes

The Stress Responses - you know - Fight, Flight and Freeze...well, you may be surprised to learn that there are actually 4 stress responses ("Fawn" is the fourth - don't worry, we'll cover it in great detail in a few weeks). We'll look at how you can support both yourself and those you love IN those responses! Today, we dive into the "Flight" Response.

Those who experience a flight stress response have learned to avoid conflict to protect themselves. They may physically run away, attempt to change the subject, deflect with humor, or lie. The flight stress response can also be associated with over-achieving or obsessive compulsive tendencies.
This instinctive reaction makes people want to flee to escape danger (real or perceived). The flight response is a helpful automatic reaction for self preservation and fleeing harm.

How do we support ourselves or our people when they're in flight mode? You'll have to listen in to find out! JD, Becca and Dr. Rachel Peterman explore the ins and outs of the flight response with a unique twist that you do not wanna miss.

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