Functional Freeze: The Hidden Nervous System Pattern Holding Women Back with Beatriz Albina

This week, I'm joined by Beatriz Albina, a nurse practitioner, somatic coach, and the bestselling author of End Emotional Outsourcing, to discuss a hidden nervous system epidemic among professional women: "functional freeze." Do you look poised and unstoppable on the outside, but often feel disconnected from yourself? Beatriz breaks down the functional freeze phenomenon and "emotional outsourcing," the reason you might be stuck in a pattern of overgiving, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.She explains how chronic disconnection from our bodies is a protective response deeply rooted in our nervous systems. This compassionate and science-backed conversation will illuminate why willpower alone isn't the answer—and how you can begin to reclaim your self-trust and honor your humanness to design an authentic, brilliant next chapter. Don't miss it! Show Highlights: What is functional freeze? [04:05] Is functional freeze a common problem? [07:18] Emotional outsourcing vs. healthy co-regulation. [09:30] Navigating the self and curiosity vs. external expectations. [12:45] The importance of finding "grown-up" support and a "village." [17:22] Why somatic, body-based nervous system rewiring matters. [18:20] A simple "What am I feeling right now?" awareness self-check. [19:44] Reconnection practices to check in with your body and honor it. [21:43] The need to heal from "I'm fine" conditioning. [28:05] Where to find Beatriz Albina's free resources and her book. [32:29] To find Beatriz Albina's work and the free meditations she's offering:

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Functional Freeze: The Hidden Nervous System Pattern Holding Women Back with Beatriz Albina is an episode from Brilliant Balance by Cherylanne Skolnicki.

This episode is 34:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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