Stuck Not Broken

Welcome to part 1 of the Polyvagal 101 series.  I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory.  You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! 🌸 Feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next? Start here: https://bit.ly/3JdkCUS ✅ Get your Polyvagal Checklist and step-by-step guide ✅ No more wondering "Where do I start?" ✅ Free...

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My thoughts on a listener's question about relationships and supporting someone who is stuck in a severe defensive state. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - The Importance of Having a New Narrative -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https:...

Mercedes graces our ears once again to discuss another "Bad Therapy" story.  This one goes into role clarification and is a good example of how power can be manipulated. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - h...

I answer a listener question about using multitasking as a way to cope with being overwhelmed with wellness demands. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Do We Have Free Will? https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats...

If you're a creative person, you've got a great opportunity to get unstuck.  And imo, everyone is a creative person. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - When is Your S*** Together? https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benj...

I answer a listener question - "How to heal as an adult in the same environment and relationship that you became broken in?"  I honestly don't think you can, but it's worth discussing further... Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode: Bad Therapy - Abortion Count https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intr...

I share a personal example of when I was dysregulated for an entire week and how I was able to re-regulate myself using some safety anchors.  This is a good example of what climbing your polyvagal ladder might look like.  It's also a good illustration of how might course might be of benefit to you if you're interested in purchasing. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-pa...

Were Your Parents Capable of Doing Better? - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/didtheirbest Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stucknes...

This is a short list of how we keep ourselves stuck. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - One New Stress on Top of the Others https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness...

Is it possible to be in a traumatic state without there being a traumatizing event?  Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Bad Therapy - Teen Advising Therapist on Parenting -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Original blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/traumatized-without-a-traumatizing-event...

alternate your speed journal from your feelings alternate among mindful experiences process over outcome don't use a journal Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Trust / Open Letter 9 -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com...

We focus on the end result of what we think life is going to be like once we make the change we want to.  And that's important.  But we miss out on the process of change, which I think is where the value is. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in?...

5 thoughts on how you might be able to improve your mindfulness practice.  Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Self-Harm and Strength https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your S...

One of the opening scenes of "Soul" from Pixar has a lot of polyvagal implications to it: self-regulation, co-regulation, energy discharge and using music as an anchor.  Lots of stuff in this one! Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Build the Vagal Brake for Freeze Energy https://www.patreon.com/jus...

This is an in-depth reaction and discussion about a real life Bad Therapy story from two licensed psychotherapists.  Mercedes Corona and Justin Sunseri are both Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of California. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Bad Therapy - Scientific Study Inte...

Pets can make fantastic co-regulators.  But before you go and adopt 20 of them, give this episode a listen! Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Your True Self / Open Letter 8 https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats...

The vagal brake is a little more difficult of a concept from the Polyvagal Theory.  I describe what it is and why it's important. Based on this blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/why-your-vagal-brake-strength-is-important Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Managing Under the Baseline https://ww...

A return to some polyvagal fundamentals in this episode, discussing the difference between autonomic responses and behavioral adaptations. My course, Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Safety Bank Account (and lots more actually) https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition S...

Taking on a larger theme of stuckness in this one as well.  Still pertains to the individual, but more on the level of a career and "purpose."  I discuss what purpose is on a much larger level, then drill down to the individual.   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Self Harm and Strength -  https:/...

Something different, delving into a mechanism that keeps us stuck on a more social level - echo chambers.  Specifically, the function of belief within an echo chamber and the impact on the individual. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - You Have the Power to Choose Differently / Open Letter 7 - http...

What polyvagal, mental health and relationship themes are there in "Mood" by 24kGoldn?  Mercedes joins me to discuss! Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this e...

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Big thank you to @Kunzyl from Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/junzyl Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which...