Amy Babish

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How to Navigate the Fawn Response at Work?

“Ever froze up at the very thought of speaking up, whether in a work meeting or in a negotiation? 

YEP, I have. 

Ever gotten the feeling of "PTSD*" after working at a toxic workplace or for a bullying boss, so much so that you felt you were too burnt out to take the next logical step? 

YES, been there, too.

So the big question is: What tools can you equip yourself with, so you can heal burnout, and create the nervous system capacity to stand your ground, speak up, and advocate for yourself? 

This is EXACTLY what Amy Babish - a somatic expert and transformational coach - and I discuss in the latest episode.”

It was such a pleasure to have this potent conversation with Jamie Lee on her podcast where we dig into how to navigate the fawn and freeze responses at work, especially around power, gender, and racialized dynamics.

I hope that leaders are able to tune in to what they’ve been carrying and find resources and relief to know that they’re not the only ones and tools to help dissolve this. 

Thank you so much for having me Jamie Lee

Grateful to Dr. Niki Elliott for her wisdom, leadership, and training of Embodied Equity through the Polyvagal Institute!

Tune into this conversation here.