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16: You’re Not Lazy—You’re In a Shutdown State

16: You’re Not Lazy—You’re In a Shutdown State

Update: 2025-04-05
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Feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected—but still judging yourself for not doing more? This episode reframes “laziness” through a polyvagal lens and explores how dorsal shutdown may be quietly running the show.

Whether you’re frozen on the inside or caring for a horse who seems “shut down” on the outside, this one is for you.


What we explore:
— What shutdown really feels like
— How it shows up in horses and humans
— Why pushing through isn’t the answer
— How to begin reconnecting—gently


🎧 Listen now and meet yourself with more compassion than ever before.


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16: You’re Not Lazy—You’re In a Shutdown State

16: You’re Not Lazy—You’re In a Shutdown State

Steffi Spielhaupter