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\u201cI don\u2019t know.\xa0 I just froze up.\u201d\nHave you ever just \u201cfrozen up\u201d in a really important situation?\xa0 Maybe you clammed up in a team meeting, forgot the opening to your presentation, or didn\u2019t know how to respond in a social conflict.\xa0 Maybe your mind just went blank, you started rambling nonsense, or you kind of just stood there, nodding your head.\nFreezing can look a variety of ways on different people.\xa0 But no matter what it looks like, the costs can be high - a lost opportunity, a strained relationship, or a hit on your own mental health.\nIf you\u2019ve ever experienced something like this or if you know someone who has, this episode is for you.\xa0 Today, we explore the science behind what is happening in our brain and body when we freeze, what it can look like, some root causes behind the response, and a few very TACTICAL AND PRACTICAL approaches you can use to combat this occurrence.\nSpecifically, we dive into:\nThe scientific definition and what is happening in the brain during a \u201cmom\u2019s spaghetti\u201d moment (7:10)\nThe first step to addressing this response and the specific questions you should reflect on to help you identify potential root causes (14:40)\nHow to train freezing out of you (21:10)\n3 key performance indicators (KPIs) to track your progress as you practice (32:10)\nReferenced AoC Resources:\nE207: How Perception Impacts Communication & Relationships\nE289: How To Get Someone To Quit Interrupting You: Considerations & Strategies\nConscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In\nApprenticeship - This is an intimate 2-day leadership and communication development workshop. This small group event allows for tactical and hands-on experience, providing you with feedback you can instantly go and apply to situations in every area of your life, improving your adaptability in social situations.\nSpeaker School - \xa0This live 2 day experience not only gives you the knowledge you need to create a logical and clear presentation, but provides you with a safe environment to fail, one filled with people who want you to succeed, and are there to give you the feedback and encouragement you need to take steps forward.\xa0 Join us in BEAUTIFUL Phoenix, AZ on November 4th & 5th.\xa0 There are only a few spots left, so secure your spot today!\nResearch Articles:\nFreezing in response to a social threat: a replication\nFear and anxiety: animal models and human cognitive psychophysiology\nChanging Fear: The Neurocircuitry of Emotion Regulation\nHuman freezing in response to affective films\nIncident experience predicts freezing-like responses in firefighters\nToday\u2019s Episode is Brought To You By:\nAG1 (Formerly Athletic Greens): I constantly fall short when it comes to my daily nutrient intake. Whether that's because I'm traveling, or simply because things get hectic because, well - LIFE - it's just a great way to cover all of my bases. For less than $3 a day, it's a small micro habit with huge benefits.\xa0 For a free one year supply of immune supporting vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase, go to drinkAG1.com/coach today!\nBetterHelp: Today\u2019s episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. At some level, we all struggle with unexpected challenges in life. BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, private, and affordable therapy option to help you look at your problems a little differently, feel less stressed, and gain confidence. Visit BetterHelp.com/AOC for 10% off your first month.