The Freeze Response

How do you take control over your own reaction to fear?

Thunderstorms in the Rocky Mountains can come on suddenly, and are often severe. (Photo courtesy Kristina Marcelli Sargent)

“I had done nothing to help. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I just couldn’t.”

— Kristina Marcelli Sargent

When Kristina Marcelli Sargent was nine years old, her father was struck by lightning. Immobilized by fear, she watched helplessly, wanting to help but unable to make herself move.

As she grew older, Kristina found herself freezing up over and over again. Though she yearned to take charge, scary situations always left her paralyzed.

Then one day, a hike in the mountains changed everything.

On this episode, Kristina shares her story. It’s a story about how we react to fear — and about what happens when our natural responses don’t serve us.

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