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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