The Fawn Response, Part 1: What I...
The Fawn Response, Part 1: What It Is and How It Shows Up
True Vine Talks by True Vine Counseling
E119
Dec 15, 2025
30:15
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This first episode of our three-part mini-series explores the fawn response: what it is, how it develops, and why it exists. We discuss its roots in trauma and nervous system survival, along with real-life examples of how fawning can show up in relationships, work, and daily interactions.

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relationships
trauma
attachment
inner child
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