Stuck Not Broken

Podcast friends Karena Heyward and Mercedes Corona return to do an exercise on our stories around race.  And a lot more.  A lot. 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 Karena - https://karenajheyward.com/bio Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Ben...

I put out an invitation for messages of compassion to the people that disagree with you.  Bethany took me up on the offer. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   SnB Merch - 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 th...

A response to a listener question about possible mixed messages in the wellness arena of ideas. Polyvagal Patrons is now the "Stuck Not Broken: Total Access Membership" - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess SnB Merch - https://society6.com/justinlmft Download my free ebook - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjob...

Not as egregious as the other bad therapy examples, but worth going into.  More Bad Therapy on my Patreon podcast! 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 Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's norm...

My response to a listener question, delving deeper into whether or not we can listen to one another. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   SnB merchandise - 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 th...

Mercedes and I return to an old topic - introversion vs shutdown.  Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Stuck Not Broken merchandise - 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 mad...

An old IG Livestream where Mercedes and I discuss rumination in general, but also through the lens of being a man.  I keep coming up with Mercedes episodes!  It's like she never left the podcast! 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 Mentioned in this...

My Present Moment Present to you, a guided open-eyed meditation for you to ground yourself in the present moment.  Big thanks to my Patrons for giving me feedback as I worked to refine and improve this Present Moment Present. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   SnB Merch - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books M...

A reply to a Listener voice message.  This is my opinion on the question based on my understandings and experience.  I've got a companion episode to this on my Patreon where I discuss a recent dental visit for my son, co-regulation and the Peter Levine concept of "molding." Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/just...

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...