Stuck Not Broken

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...

Looking at AD/HD in comparison to the Polyvagal Theory.  🌸 Not sure which stuck state you're in? Recognize where you're at and join the free community here - https://www.stucknotbroken.com/stuck?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=stuck-page It helps you recognize your state. It never tells you what you are. No quiz, no verdict, no card. 🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore re...

A solo episode from Justin.  He examines the DSM5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD in comparison to the polyvagal theory.   More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Individual Therapy with Justin (CA only) - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy Therapeer Content Event - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapeercontentevent File Share - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare...

No definitive statements being made here.  These are things that Justin is wondering about, putting some potential puzzle pieces together.  And some insight into the way he works with clients around dreams. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Mentioned in this episode:...

Compared to the anxiety and depression diagnoses, bipolar disorder was more difficult to break down into polyvagal terms.  Seems like the issue is that there could be a few polyvagal paths to the behaviors of the disorder. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinl...

Definitely a content warning on this one.  Don't listen if you're not ready.  No specific details of traumatic events, but definitely an emotionally triggering episode. Often a client will tell me that the moment their life changed is not when the original traumatic event occurred, but instead, from the stuff that follows.  Mercedes and I discuss some of the traumas that take place after the initi...

Mercedes and I share our thoughts on GAD, discussing each criteria of the DSM diagnosis.  This episode is not meant to diagnose!  We aren't your therapist and we aren't diagnosing you.  We're comparing the PVT to the DSM. Join the Therapeer Content Event no.1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapeercontentevent   $5 a month for more Polyavagal Podcast content - https://www.justinlmft.com/members   M...

Mercedes and Justin address a topic that has been brought up a few times: Justin's tendency to interrupt and the "tension" between the two.  This is a segment from an Instagram Live. More Polyvagal Podcast content on 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'd think. I made a...

A solo episode from Justin looking at the criteria to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder and comparing it to the shutdown autonomic state of the polyvagal theory.  Finally! Embodied Trauma online conference - https://www.embodiedtrauma.com   Sources: http://www.eatingwell.com/article/290811/can-losing-weight-slow-your-metabolism/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2948264/ https://www.ma...

You can hear and download all 10 Open Letters for $20 when you purchase Stack 1.  You will also receive a downloadable PDF of each letter that you can print out and read whenever you like.   Buy Stack 1 here - https://www.justinlmft.com/openletters   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...

Phrasing we use a lot, but what does it mean exactly? This is originally from an Instagram Livestream. More Polyvagal Podcast content - 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'd think. I made a free page that lays the stuck states out in plain language so you can find words for...

It will feel different day to day, including more capacity to handle your typical triggers.  And it might be a noticeable discharge of energy. Hear even more Polyvagal Podcast content in the Members' section - 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'd think. I made a free pag...

This topic has me genuinely upset and concerned about my fellow parents.  There is an incredible amount of pressure on parents to basically be perfect co-regulators and never ever use consequences, including time-outs.  Mercedes and I talk about this, share our own experiences professionally and personally.  BTW, done correctly, time-outs aren't harmful.   More Polyvagal Podcast content here - htt...

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&...

Full show notes at https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode42 Greater Good Magazine -  https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/gratitude/definition#what-is-gratitude What is Gratitude and Why Is It So Important? By Courtney Ackerman -  https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-appreciation/ An Experiment in Gratitude - The Science of Happiness; SoulPancake -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6...

We answer a listener question on how to better co-regulate a partner. Get  more Polyvagal Podcast content on -  https://www.justinlmft.com/members for only $5/mo! 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 yo...

Our week-long gift as a thank you to you.  You and your fellow #traumanerds have been instrumental in the success of this podcast.  And as a result, in helping thousands of people get unstuck or help others to get unstuck. Happy Holidays from Mercedes and Justin!  Please enjoy a week of episodes :) Mentioned in this episode: Naming Your Stuckness Not sure which stuck state you're in? That's normal...