Freeze Response comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Jonnie Jensen Show, from December 2020 to March 2021.
Breaking the Freeze Response through Practice
Liz Evondon and Joe Baldwin discuss the "freeze" response that many women experience when threatened. Joe suggests that women can practice verbal responses to inappropriate comments to build muscle memory and break the freeze. This proactive approach aims to put predators "in their box" and make it clear that their behavior is unwelcome.
The CLEANSE Method: Clear Reactivity and Look Inward
The first two steps of the CLEANSE method are detailed: "C" for Clear Reactivity and "L" for Look Inward. Boyle explains that the process begins with centering exercises to get back into the body followed by acknowledging emotions without getting lost in the narrative. She describes the "freeze" response as a historical defense mechanism that creates walls and makes a person emotionally invisible to their partner.
