Stuck Not Broken

A discussion that was originally constrained to Rage vs Anger and quickly became something else.  We go into many things around race. Shyla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growhealchange Shyla Website - https://www.shylacash.com Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's...

There's nothing you need to do differently.  If you're subscribed to the podcast, it'll update automatically and the next episode should download as seamlessly as before.  If you're not subscribed, make sure to do so! ANNNND there's new "Stuck Not Broken" merch available! - https://society6.com/justinlmft Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your S...

2 responses to listener questions.  This episode is challenging.  I highly recommend you be in a state of being able to hold two conflicting viewpoints at the same time.  At the end there is an invitation if you're willing to take me up on int. If you'd like to support me and get access to a whole other podcast of exclusive audio, it'd be greatly appreciated.  It's $5 a month here - https://www.pa...

We choose who to give our attention to.   Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're...

We don't do a very good job of listening to each other.  This episode applies to a wide range of situations, including very divisive issues such as race. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - http...

An Open Letter and an invitation to you.  Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts with me.  I would like to share the thoughts of my listeners anonymously in a future episode.  You can email me here - justinlmft@gmail.com   Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's normal, and more common than you'd think. I made a free page that lays the s...

I'm joined by Dr Laura Oyer and Rachel Lewis-Marlow to discuss eating disorders and the PVT plus a lot of somatic stuff around ED.  Must listen. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Embodied Recovery -  https://embodiedrecovery.org/about Mugs & more from Justin -  https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading -  https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Out...

I'm joined by Dr Laura Oyer and Rachel Lewis-Marlow to discuss eating disorders and the PVT plus a lot of somatic stuff around ED.  Must listen. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Embodied Recovery - https://embodiedrecovery.org/about Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro m...

Listen to "What Makes a Good Therapist?" on Patreon -  https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's normal, and more common than you'd think. I made a free page that lays the stuck states out in plain...

Another episode I found with Mercedes!  I swear I'm running out of these, though there's a lot more of her and I on Patreon.  She and I look into why we try to change other people instead of ourselves based on a listener question. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.jus...

Karena Heyward is a therapist and teacher, both using online platforms and integrating the Polyvagal Theory. Karena Heyward, PhD., LPC, ACS, NCC Find Karena on Instagram - www.instagram.com/headtoheartllc Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Simple Practice Online Psychotherapy platform free trial and $50 credit for both of us when you sign up for a paid accoun...

Read the original blog entry here, with links to sources cited - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/traumanarrative Links to all TCE1 entries here - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/therapeercontentevent1 Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro...

I asked my followers what they're stuck on and this is one of the responses - "How do I feel my feelings?" Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this...

(some links will take you to Amazon where I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you) The Polyvagal Wonder Woman (see interview 1) comes back to the Polyvagal Podcast to discuss her second book and our nervous systems during COVID-19.  She's just the best. For in-depth show notes, times and quotes, go here - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/debdanainterview2 Order Deb’s new book - https://...

Content/trigger warning - this is a heavy episode.  Do not listen if you don't want this question answered.  I appreciate you being a listener and want to give you the opportunity to not listen. Become a Polyvagal Patron on Patreon for access to my second podcast for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books The original blog - https://www.ju...

Mercedes comes back for episode 53!  She was such a big part of the podcast for so long, it just wouldn't be an anniversary episode without her.  She and I get a little more personal for this episode, sharing our disappointments, surprises, hopes and more.   Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommend...

My thoughts on the intersection of PTSD and the Polyvagal Theory.  There's a lot of polyvagal implications with this one. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Peter Levine and Shame Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2CN5nhmfxk Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Yo...

Honored to have been asked to provide my input into Jill Miller's incredible blog article, written by Suzanne Krowiak.  They allowed me to record and publish the conversation Suzanne and I had; I think it goes some really interesting places and is worth the listen.  Enjoy. Read the blog -  https://tuneup.fit/the-vagus-nerve Polyvagal Patrons - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mentioned in this...

The most requested DSM diagnosis!  Please, when you listen, come from curiosity and learning, not from attempting to diagnose yourself or another. Polyvagal Patron access for $5/mo - www.patreon.com/justinlmft Detailed show notes - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode51 Polyvagal101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagal101 Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended r...

3 examples of Bad Therapy from listeners/followers.   If you're in California and interested in working with me as your therapist, you can find out more here - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy There's more audio content for members - https://www.justinlmft.com/members   Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's normal, and more common than you'...

Is the mixed Freeze state underlying the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder?  There are polyvagal implications aplenty in this one! Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3494330/ https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.160.11.2018 More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft....

I think that OCD has an underlying high flight energy or freeze energy to it.  I go in depth into how the polyvagal theory might apply to the diagnosis of OCD from the DSM-5. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members OCD - https://beyondocd.org/information-for-individuals/clinical-definition-of-ocd Depression co-morbidity with OCD - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/...

Some polyvagal thoughts about the coronavirus panic that we've all seen probably.  I'm hoping this helps you to ground yourself.  I highly recommend taking a conscious break from the updates and set aside a moment to do something that brings you a sense of safety. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5 Members - www.justinlmft.com/members   Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure...

Join Mercedes and I in our final episode together.  Her path of self growth is simply taking her in a different direction. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not...

I chat with a psychology undergrad from Dixie State University about what got me into being a therapist, the polyvagal theory paradigm shift and more.   More Polyvagal Podcast content for Members - www.justinlmft.com/members   Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's normal, and more common than you'd think. I made a free page that lays the stuc...