In this episode, hosted by Deanna Pecina, we explore the complex feelings of feeling stuck and how to navigate the challenges of anxiety for both yourself and your children.

Key Points: 

• Introduction to Feeling Stuck
  • Description of the sensation of feeling stuck, akin to running on a treadmill.
  • The unexpected sources of feeling stuck, beyond external factors.
• Understanding Anxiety's Role
  • How comfort zones contribute to feelings of being stuck.
  • The self-fulfilling nature of anxiety and its impact on making changes.
• Behavioral Types and Stuckness
  • Insight into how different behavioral styles respond to change and challenges.
  • The connection between personality, behavior, and feelings of being stuck.
• Parenting Personality Quiz
  • An invitation to take the parenting personality quiz to understand your behavioral type.
  • The significance of role models and experiences in shaping our responses to anxiety.
• The Nervous System and Stress Response
  • Explanation of the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses to stress.
  • The physiological effects of stress on the body and the importance of managing stress responses.
• Strategies for Overcoming Stuckness
  • Techniques for grounding and moving out of the freeze response.
  • The role of physical movement and mindfulness in managing anxiety.
• Importance of Self-awareness and Boundaries
  • The first step towards change: recognizing your stress response.
  • How setting boundaries can help manage stress and anxiety, with practical examples.

Journal Questions: 

1. "What situations or interactions in my daily life currently trigger feelings of overwhelming stress or anxiety? How do I respond during these moments?"
2. "What thoughts or fears hold me back from taking action or asserting my needs in these situations?"
3. "How does my body physically respond when I am in a fawn/freeze state? What sensations, feelings, or physical cues can I identify that indicate I'm in this state?"

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