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🎙 Episode 7: When Your Body Disappears: Understanding the Freeze Response Love on the Autism Spectrum — Season Two Start Here If you’re new to the podcast, you may want to begin with Season Two, Episode 1: “Welcome to the Spiral of Life.” That episode introduces the Neurodivergent Spiral of Life & Healing™ and explains why this season focuses on slowing down, orienting, and understanding nervous-system responses without shame. Episode Summary Freeze is one of the most misunderstood stress responses—especially for neurodivergent adults. In this episode, Blaze explores the freeze response as a form of protection, not failure. Grounded in Spiral Layer 1 (Deepening), this conversation helps listeners understand why the body may go still, quiet, or distant when fight-or-flight doesn’t feel safe. Through individual and couple examples, Blaze reframes freeze as the nervous system conserving energy and seeking safety, rather than avoiding or shutting down on purpose. Listeners are offered gentle tools for orienting, reconnecting through micro-movements, and translating freeze responses in relationships. This episode is especially supportive if you’ve ever felt stuck, numb, or disconnected and wondered why your body “won’t cooperate.” One Emotional Takeaway Freeze isn’t absence—it’s protection waiting for safety. Companion Blog Read the companion blog: “Navigating the Dissociation Freeze Response: Understanding and Healing” 👉 (https://www.loveontheautismspectrum.com) https://www.loveontheautismspectrum.com Tools Explored in This Episode • Understanding freeze as a survival response • Orienting to the present before trying to “unfreeze” • Using micro-movements to restore choice • Translating freeze responses within relationships Season Two Context This episode continues work in Spiral Layer 1 (Deepening) and builds on the sensory awareness introduced in Episode 6: “The Sensory Ladder.” Understanding early sensory cues can help reduce the intensity and duration of freeze responses over time. Work With Blaze Book a FREE Clarity & Connection Zoom Session A calm, no-pressure space to explore your patterns and supports 👉 (https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge...) https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge... Listen to More Episodes More episodes available at: Apple Podcasts | Amazon | Spotify | and more👉 (https://www.loveontheautismspectrum.c...) https://www.loveontheautismspectrum.c... Key Hashtags #FreezeResponse #NeurodivergentHealing #AutismSpectrum #Dissociation #NervousSystemSupport #TraumaInformedCare #SpiralLayer1 #NeurodiverseAdults #RelationshipSafety #LoveOnTheAutismSpectrum Explore more tools, relationship guidance, and weekly blog posts at: 🌐 www.LoveOnTheAutismSpectrum.com (https://www.loveontheautismspectrum.com/) For behind-the-scenes reflections and bonus content, follow along on Instagram: 📸 @BlazeLazarony (  / blazelazarony  ) This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Listening does not create a therapeutic relationship or provide individualized advice. Barbara (Blaze) Lazarony, LMFT, is licensed in California. All examples are fictional and used for illustration only. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 or contact local emergency services.