December 16, 2025
The Jōrni Podcast
Episode 343 - The Functional Freeze Paradox with Petra Brunnbauer

There is a profound exhaustion that can seep into our lives that comes from trying to hold yourself together for far too long. If you have ever felt functional on the outside while wired, numb, or overwhelmed on the inside, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best possible way.

We explore the paradox of chronic stress that never truly resolves, and why so many of us feel stuck without understanding why. You will be guided through an experience that goes beyond insight alone and invites your body into a different relationship with stress, regulation, and presence.

PETRA BRUNNBAUER

Petra Brunnbauer is a mind-body professional, founder of The Jōrni wellbeing platform, host of the globally ranked Jōrni Podcast, and author of The Functional Freeze Formula. With a Master’s in Psychology and as a doctoral student in Mind Body Medicine, she is dedicated to advancing holistic and integrative approaches to wellbeing.

Petra supports professionals in understanding and recovering from Functional Freeze so they can engage with their full human potential. Through her programs, writing, events, and global community initiatives, individuals and organizations can explore integrative healing in ways that are accessible, transformative, and sustainable.

RESOURCES
bio.thejorni.com
https://thejornievents.com
https://functionalfreezeformula.com

The Functional Freeze Formula - Book
https://www.amazon.com/Functional-Freeze-Formula-Understanding-Managing/dp/2959805119

Surviving in Silence - Audio Series
https://thejorni.com/surviving-in-silence/

THE JŌRNI RESOURCES
https://thejornipodcast.com for show notes
https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
https://thejorni.com

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