Threat response: Our body's protection mechanism that you didn't know about | Take 20

On this episode, hosts Samantha and Alkesh discuss concept of threat responses, including fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. How these defense mechanisms influence behaviors and emotions, the sychological effects of stress and trauma. Real-life examples, personal anecdotes, and movie references. The video also covers strategies for overcoming these responses through therapy, meditation, and self-awareness, aiming to promote healthier coping mechanisms and mental well-being.

what we discuss
00:00 Intro
02:52 Diving Into Threat Response, what is it?
02:52 Exploring the Fight and Flight Responses
08:08 Samantha's Personal Journey
11:43 What is Freeze Response?
13:35 Addressing the Freeze Response with a Movie Example : Pushpa
15:31 The Vicious Cycle of Freeze Response and Self-Blame
16:31 Parental influence on Child Self-Esteem
18:08 Understanding Self Limiting Beliefs an its Impact on Behavior
19:46 The Impact of Negativity: Self-Limiting Beliefs and Online Behavior
24:40 Understanding Fawn Response
27:46 Overcoming Threat Responses: Strategies for Healing
31:19 Concluding Thoughts! Stay Tuned for more!
31:39 Outro