Why Meditation May Not Work Well for People in Freeze

About this episode

Justin Sunseri explores why meditation may not be effective for individuals experiencing freeze dominance and offers alternative approaches.

Justin Sunseri dives deep into the paradox of meditation and anxiety. If you've ever felt that meditation or breathing exercises make you more anxious, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. Justin explains how your nervous system might be signaling for a different approach, especially for those who experience freeze dominance. 🌸 What You'll Learn: Why freeze types often need movement instead of stillness The three reasons you might experience anxiety after safety practices How to work within your capacity and avoid overwhelming your system Movement-based alternatives to traditional meditation Understanding the "thawing" process and what to expect 🌸 Resources Mentioned: Stuck Not Broken: Book 2 (available now) - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/books Stuck Not Broken: Book 3 (coming mid-2026) Free Mindful Moments sessions in the Calendar - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/c/calendar/ Unstucking Academy community - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/unstuckingacademy 🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore resources at every price point—from free content to 1-on-1 coaching. Whether you're just beginning or ready for transformation, there's something designed for where you are right…

People in this episode

Host: Justin Sunseri

Topics covered

• meditation
• anxiety
• nervous system
• freeze dominance
• movement-based alternatives
• thawing process

Keywords

• meditation
• anxiety
• nervous system
• freeze
• movement
• thawing process
• safety practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Unstucking Academy, National Suicide Prevention Hotline

Books & works: Stuck Not Broken: Book 2, Stuck Not Broken: Book 3

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