What happens when our brains detect a possible threat? Our bodies can automatically prepare to fight, flee or freeze!
In this episode of Bunny Wisdom, Holly Hoppy explores the fight, flight or freeze response and what it can look like for both bunnies and humans. From running away and lashing out to going quiet or seeming to shut down, these reactions can be our body’s way of responding when we feel unsafe or overwhelmed.
A little Bunny Wisdom for kids, parents and therapists to nibble on!
Because every bunny deserves to feel safe, understood and supported.
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Instagram: @holly.hoppy @growinggentlypsychology
A little note before we hop in...
Bunny Wisdom is an educational podcast created by Growing Gently Psychology. The information shared is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual psychological assessment, therapy, diagnosis or professional advice.
Every child and family is different, and what works for one bunny might not work for another. If you have concerns about your child's development, mental health or wellbeing, please seek advice from a suitably qualified health professional.
Listening to this podcast does not establish a psychologist-client relationship with Rebecca Cefai or Growing Gently Psychology.
Take what's helpful, leave what isn't, and remember: every bunny deserves understanding and support. I’ll

Is anxiety always the bad guy? Not according to Holly Hoppy!
In this episode of Bunny Wisdom, Holly explores how anxiety helps alert us to possible danger and prepares our bodies to respond. Just like bunnies need to look out for hawks, our brains are constantly checking for things that might be unsafe.
Discover why anxiety can be a helpful part of our survival system, why we don’t need to be ashamed of feeling anxious, and how understanding anxiety can help us respond to ourselves and others with compassion.
A little Bunny Wisdom for kids, parents and therapists to nibble on!
Because every bunny deserves to feel safe and understood.
Make sure you subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes and follow us on social media for cute bunny videos, and further insights!
Instagram: @holly.hoppy
@growinggentlypsychology
A little note before we hop in…
Bunny Wisdom is an educational podcast created by Growing Gently Psychology. The information shared is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual psychological assessment, therapy, diagnosis or professional advice.
Every child and family is different, and what works for one bunny might not work for another. If you have concerns about your child’s development, mental health or wellbeing, please seek advice from a suitably qualified health professional.
Listening to this podcast does not establish a psychologist–client relationship with Rebecca Cefai or Growing Gently Psychology.
Take what’s helpful, leave what isn’t, and remember: every bunny deserves understanding and support.

Every bunny, meet Holly Hoppy! Holly is here to help us hop into conversations about anxiety, autism, and all things neuroaffirming. She may be a bunny, but she’s got a lot to say. Let’s hop to it! Disclaimer: Educational content only. Holly is a fictional character and is not a real therapy assistant. Her professional bun-opinions are for entertainment purposes, not individual psychological advice.