Summary It has been a while! In this episode, I'm sharing some personal updates and reflections on caregiving, resilience, and the instinctual responses of fight, flight, or freeze. I discuss insights gained from a recent caregiver summit I co-hosted, with Kaley Johnson and share about how Jess Ronne one of our speakers who has navigated immense challenges, got me thinking about fight, flight or freeze.Today I unpack the complexities of my caregiver instincts and how mine has shaped my responses to crises. Ultimately encouraging you to reflect on your own experiences and responses.Takeaways Michele shares her recent experiences and updates in life.The caregiver summit featured impactful speakers discussing various topics.Jess Ronne's documentary highlights the struggles of parent caregivers.Resilience in caregiving can manifest in different ways.Understanding one's instinctual response can aid in personal growth.Michele reflects on her own freeze response during crises.The importance of self-awareness in managing caregiverstress.Instinctual responses can be both protective and isolating.Michele emphasizes the need for balance in life andcaregiving.The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on theirown responses. ChaptersConnect with Jess: Instagram and FacebookDocumentary Trailer: Unseen, How We Are Failing Parent Caregivers and Why It's Important.Visit The Healthy Caregiver FB Group for replays of the Summit.