Not Laziness: Breaking "Functional Freeze" & Procrastination (Somatic Reset)

Do you have a million things to do, but feel physically glued to the sofa? You are scrolling on your phone, screaming at yourself to move, but your body won't listen.You aren't lazy, and this isn't just procrastination.

You are experiencing a biological state called Functional Freeze.In Episode 2 of our Nervous System Reset mini-series, we explore why your nervous system slams on the gas (anxiety) and the brake (shutdown) at the exact same time. We move beyond willpower and use somatic healing to gently melt the ice. In this episode, you will learn:The Biology of "Stuck": • Understanding how the Sympathetic and Dorsal Vagal systems create a biological stalemate.

The "Tired but Wired" Trap: • Why aggressive motivation and high-intensity exercise actually make freeze states worse.

The Somatic Solution: • How to use Vestibular Activation • (gentle rocking and humming) to signal safety to your primal brain.

A Personal Update: • My recent experience with Creatine Monohydrate for focus and overcoming distraction.

Timestamps: • 00:00 - Intro: The epidemic of feeling "glued to the sofa" • 01:20 - The Science: Why "Functional Freeze" happens • 02:14 - The Fix: Activating the Vestibular System • 02:52 - Guided Practice: Somatic Rocking & Pendulum movement • 04:24 - Adding the "Hum" for Vagal Tone • 06:00 - Transitioning from Shutdown to Social Engagement • 09:30 - Host Note: • How 10g of Creatine changed my focus & workflow

Start listening to melt the ice and get moving again.

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