The freeze response, tonic immobility in sharks, and what to do about it (unless you're being hunted by an Orca)
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Osher describes how yesterday he discovered an underlying freeze response which he didn’t realise was playing havoc with his life. ‌ Join him for an exploration in to how if we’re not in “fight” or “flight” we can become immobile, literally frozen and unable to speak. ‌ (He also manages to work the hunting habits of South African Killer Whales into this conversation, which was a nice surprise. You won’t believe their favourite snack). ‌ Former, you might find these episodes interesting to listen to next Mental Health, Give us a wave ‌ The link between Childhood Sexual Trauma and Adult Mental Illness with Associate Prof Emma Jane ‌ Keeping mentally healthy online with Nat's What I Reckon and Flex Mami (live at Meta HQ) ‌ To get on the mailing list and explore other episodes, got to oshergunsberg.com Leave a comment or DM on Insta @osher_gunsberg To support the show, simply share it, subscribe, review and rate wherever you can.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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