Stuck Not Broken

How to reduce angry thoughts and angry emotions from the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. It's not easy, but it's possible. Reducing aggression requires a bit of mindfulness and allowance of your fight state. Polyvagal Checklist - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist   Dealing With Anger Blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/dealing-with-anger 🌸 Not sure which stuck state you're in? R...

How do you self-regulate through situations that you know will be triggering? Self-regulation is built on practicing, just like anything else. Best not to wait until the moment of the circumstance and to do some self-regulation beforehand. And have some anchoring options ready for when you are in the situation. 3 Day Polyvagal Challenge - https://www.justinlmft.com/3daypolyvagal National Suicide P...

What is the Polyvagal safety state? Find out in this episode! And once you find out, what do you do with that information? Also find that out in this episode! Polyvagal Checklist - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist Original Blog, Polyvagal Safety and How to Use It - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/polyvagal-safety-how-to-use-it   National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 N...

I believe these are three essential starting points for the person that is brand new to the Polyvagal Theory. At least, it's what I found to be the most beneficial in understanding this paradigm.  I made a Polyvagal Checklist for you to use as you learn the Theory for yourself. You can download it here -  https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalchecklist PVT For Total Beginners Blog - https://www.just...

A brief summary of this episode 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 language so you can find words for what you're experiencing. No quiz, no email just to look: https://www.stucknotbroken.com/stuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=dynamic_spot&...

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My thoughts on a listener's question about gently allowing sensations to exist without being sent back into shutdown. Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com     National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Li...

I answer a listener's question about coming out of shutdown into fight and then flight. This podcast is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx.  Nothing in this podcast should be construed to be...

A brief summary of this episode 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 language so you can find words for what you're experiencing. No quiz, no email just to look: https://www.stucknotbroken.com/stuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=dynamic_spot&...

Mercedes joins me for another Bad Therapy episode! Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Class  - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101     National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Tex...

A clip from a live Polyvagal 101 Webinar Experience. Register your spot for my next live webinar experience! Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com   National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1...

Register your spot for the next Polyvagal 101 Live Webinar Experience! This short episode is Q&A from one of my webinars around fawning and distress tolerance. Polyvagal 101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats  ...

Download SSIEC: https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa Website - https://www.justinlmft.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline -...

Professional Consultations - https://www.justinlmft.com/consultation Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa Website - https://www.justinlmft.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual A...

One more installment in the "It's Just You" series. I'm really glad I did this and I hope it brought a new wrinkle or two to your brain. Stucknaut series begins with - https://www.justinlmft.com/podcast/episode/301fdb9e/the-beliefs-of-a-stucknaut Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa Website - https://www.justinlmft...

Listen to episode 149 (and 150) before you listen to this one! IFS Model - https://ifs-institute.com/resources/articles/internal-family-systems-model-outline IFS Study - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10926771.2021.2013375?scroll=top&needAccess=true   Sue Carter - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00914/full Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/b...

In episode 150 (!), I share some listener responses to last week's episode of the supportive variety. I'd love to hear from you, gimme an email at justinlmft@gmail.com. SNB 149 - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode149 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Class  - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by...

I share my thoughts on the idea that there is no ego, no shadow, no parts and more. I also create my own psychological concept! My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrative that is n...

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com     National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HO...

I recently finished overhauling BSA and it's ready to buy on my site! Link below. Starting June 1, it will double in price from $250 to $500. Find out more - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa Email me if you have a question - 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...

Safety cues: what they are and what they have to do with my newfound love of Swiss design! Polyvagal One-Pagers - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare   Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Polyvagal 101 Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101 Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800)...

I recorded a dry run of a presentation I did for some high schoolers. I edited out the exercises I did with them as it wouldn't make sense in an audio only. You can watch the slides on YouTube and see the videos/music that I used. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/KhVRbPW5_6E   Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/b...

A discussion with a few of my BSA students that attend the monthly Open Office Hour. Take one of my courses to join the monthly Q&A and discussion. Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA Website - https://www.justinlmft.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violen...

An answer to someone's question from my Building Safety Anchors discussion group. Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 Na...

Why do we get addicted to one thing vs another? An answer to a listener's question. Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386...