The Jōrni, a leading holistic wellbeing platform founded by award-winning Wellbeing Coach Petra Brunnbauer, is redefining the way people approach holistic healing and nervous system regulation. At the heart of its mission is The Functional Freeze Formula™, a book and methodology that introduces a unique holistic framework for understanding and managing Functional Freeze, a little-known nervous system response where individuals appear functional on the outside but feel overwhelmed, numb, and exhausted inside.
Brunnbauer, who holds a Master’s degree in psychology, created The Jōrni to bridge the gap between conventional healthcare and holistic healing, offering a more integrative path to wellbeing. The platform combines research-backed insights with holistic healing approaches, providing programs and resources that support mental, emotional, and physical health.
The Functional Freeze Formula outlines a framework for moving beyond chronic stress patterns. While fight-or-flight is well known, Functional Freeze represents a different survival response, where the nervous system is caught between activation and shutdown, making it difficult to function. The Jōrni offers practical tools, expert guidance, and holistic techniques to help individuals regulate their nervous system and restore balance.
“The way we experience stress is deeply personal, and how we approach healing should be deeply personal as well,” said Brunnbauer. “The Jōrni is a space where people can explore what truly works for them, integrating mind, body, and nervous system healing beyond conventional approaches.”
The Jōrni Podcast builds on this vision and has gained global recognition featuring leading experts and practitioners in holistic health, as well as personal stories of resilience and healing. These conversations bring together science, lived experience, and practical techniques, providing listeners with valuable insights into mental health and holistic healing.
The Jōrni also hosts summits, panel discussions, and expert collaborations, such as the Holistic Wellbeing Summit, which brought together over 40 global speakers to discuss a wide variety of topics around holistic health and healing. By combining expert knowledge with real-world stories, The Jōrni helps individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journeys.
What sets The Jōrni apart from other wellness platforms is its deeply integrative approach. It brings together mindset work, self-care practices, nervous system regulation, energy work, and body-based techniques, acknowledging the deep connection between mental, emotional, and physical health. Through a wide range of programs and resources, The Jōrni helps individuals explore healing in a way that feels personal and sustainable.
By raising awareness around Functional Freeze, The Jōrni is shining a light on a commonly overlooked nervous system response that affects countless individuals. The platform empowers people to recognize chronic stress patterns, explore alternative healing methods, and develop personalized strategies for long-term wellbeing.
Brunnbauer’s expertise, combined with her personal journey through mental health struggles, chronic stress, and chronic pain has positioned her as a thought leader in holistic healing. Through The Jōrni, she continues to challenge traditional healing narratives, advocating for a more inclusive and individualized approach to healing.
For those looking to explore holistic healing in a way that goes beyond conventional approaches, The Jōrni offers a science-backed, deeply personal, and integrative path to healing and wellbeing.
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