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Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Women tend to have a fawning response to anger or disappointment, where they please and smile to avoid conflict. This is an involuntary response triggered by fear in the brain's amygdala. Shifting from fear to curiosity by engaging the right amygdala can lead to a calmer, more connected state. Curiosity enables the brain to move away from anxiety and into a space of calm, connected wisdom, fostering understanding and reducing anxiety.