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In this episode, Dr. Christine Baker explains the fawn response - a unique combination of freeze and social engagement that shows up as people pleasing. Learn why your body collapses forward during people pleasing and discover a powerful back-body practice for building better boundaries. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: • What the fawn response really is • Why you struggle to say no • How people pleasing shows up in your body • A simple practice for stronger boundaries • How to stay connected while setting limits • The science behind the fawn response 🎓 About Dr. Christine Baker: Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience in trauma recovery and certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, specializing in helping people reconnect with their body's natural wisdom through simple, practical somatic techniques. 🔍 Weekly Episodes: Each week we explore practical somatic skills for specific mental health challenges. New episodes every Wednesday! 🎧 Coming Up Next Week: "Seasonal Depression? Somatic Tools for Winter Blues" - Learn how to support your nervous system during darker months. 💫 Want to go deeper? • Subscribe to our Monday Newsletter: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/tyqq6w81fv • Join the Somatic Wellness Collective for: - On-demand somatic healing classes - Live Q&A sessions and movement classes - Integration workbooks - Supportive community #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #MentalHealth #SomaticHealing #Therapy #FawnResponse #TraumaRecovery Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-simple-somatics-with-dr-christine-baker/id1788150711 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SuKw9Ocl4nvagHdIViZL4 SWC Helper's Circle: https://stan.store/drcbtherapy/p/somatic-wellness-collective-helpers-circle SWC Essenials: https://stan.store/drcbtherapy/p/somatic-wellness-collective-the-essentials-dwa48x7b 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to catch our weekly episodes!