Episode 10 - Survival Mode: Understanding the Four Trauma Responses"

Description

In Episode 10 of The Survivor’s Chair, Kim breaks down the four trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—in a relatable and compassionate way.

Whether you’ve heard these terms before or they’re brand new, this episode is a powerful dive into why we react the way we do when we’ve experienced trauma.

From a hilarious (and revealing) bee attack story to the tender truth of people-pleasing, Kim uses personal experiences, brain-based insight, and heart-led wisdom to help you understand that your reactions are not flaws—they are survival responses.

You’ll walk away with language for your lived experience, clarity around what’s happening in your nervous system, and know that healing is possible.

Trauma responses, fight flight freeze fawn, nervous system, mental health, coping strategies, emotional regulation, personal stories, awareness, healing, self-care

Takeaways

The fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses are common trauma reactions.

Understanding these responses can help in managing trauma effectively.

The nervous system plays a crucial role in our trauma responses.

Fawn response is often overlooked but is rooted in fear.

Personal experiences can illustrate the impact of trauma responses.

Coping mechanisms can vary and may include staying busy or avoiding conflict.

Awareness of one's trauma responses is key to healing.

Breathing techniques can help calm the nervous system.

Introduction to Trauma Responses

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Understanding Fight and Flight Responses