Have you ever felt stuck—even while you’re accomplishing everything on your to-do list? You’re showing up, leading your team, checking all the boxes, and yet, deep down, something feels off. It’s as if you're running on autopilot, moving forward but not truly progressing. In this episode of Authentic Leaders Rising, we’re diving deep into the concept of functional freeze—a hidden trauma response that keeps high achievers in motion while silently disconnecting them from their intuition, joy, and true power.Many people associate "freezing" with inaction, but functional freeze is different. It’s what happens when we stay busy to avoid facing deeper emotions, when we push through exhaustion instead of listening to our body, and when we ignore our inner wisdom in favor of external validation. The truth is, just because you're productive doesn’t mean you're aligned. This episode unpacks how functional freeze manifests, why high performers are especially prone to it, and what you can do to break free.In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn: Why slowing down is the first step to transformation (and why high achievers resist it) The surprising link between unprocessed emotions and feeling “stuck”—even when you’re outwardly successful How to integrate deep self-awareness, presence, and intuition to unlock your next level of growth and impactIf you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but something invisible is holding you back, this episode will open your eyes to what’s really going on beneath the surface. Breaking free from functional freeze isn’t about doing more—it’s about reconnecting with yourself, trusting your intuition, and creating space for the clarity and confidence you’ve been seeking. Tune in now to learn how to shift from survival mode to true alignment, so you can lead with power, purpose, and presence.Learn more about What Your Face Says About Your Self-Leadership. Click here to get your FREE video series.Join Tammy Cho's Energetically Aligned Leaders Facebook Group to receive in-depth weekly training and grow with other high-achieving entrepreneurs and leaders.Be sure to visit pathtotheheart.com/links for more resources and to learn how to work with me.Tune into the Authentic Leaders Rising Podcast on YouTube for facial analysis episodes!Help Us Spread This Movement!If you enjoyed this week's episode, I'd appreciate you doing a few things for me:1) Please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!2) RATE and REVIEW the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us expand our reach!3) Tag me @path2theheart on your IG stories with a story of you listening to the podcast and I'll make sure to share your post!Stay connected with Tammy Cho:LinkedIn l Facebook l Instagram l Youtube
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