In the first of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Fight defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and what you can do when you find yourself angry and you’d rather not be.

In the second of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Flight defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and what you can do when you have the overwhelming urge to flee a stressful—or seemingly stressful—situation.

In the third of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Freeze defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and when your reaction to stressful situations doesn’t feel like a reaction at all.

In the last of this 5-part video series on our 5 defensive states, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein, PsyD, CHT, explores the Submit defensive state: what it is, surprising ways it can show up in our everyday lives, and why we have the urge to appease others when faced with a threatening situation.