Stuck Not Broken

Part 1 of 2, talking with Heidi Rogers about some bad therapy! Our episode on her podcast - https://www.heidirogers.com.au/blog/justin-sunseri-polyvagal-theory/   Heidi's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heidirogers_/   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Class  - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  ...

I tackle a question from a listener about her husband and his defensive state... or is it autism? Building Safety Anchors  - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa  Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats Porges article - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c1d025fb27e390a78569537/t/5ccdfed0652dead...

This is originally an answer to a Patron on my Patreon. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Vi...

It's a unique experience... Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-...

The "Grammer Trilogy" wraps up with an episode on the importance of having accurate definitions and shared vocabulary in the process of getting unstuck. Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Website - https://www.justinlmft.com   National Suicid...

I have a Polyvagal101 course coming up! Sign up here - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   If you like what I'm doing here on the podcast, I think you'll really enjoy the webinar. 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...

The role of similes in getting unstuck, noticing what's happening within you and communicating it to the self or someone else. (I recommend you listen to last week's episode before listening to this one.) Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music...

I have a Polyvagal101 course coming up! Sign up here - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   If you like what I'm doing here on the podcast, I think you'll really enjoy the webinar. 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...

Metaphors absolutely have a place in therapy, but they can also be a hinderance. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa   Polyvagal 101 Webinar - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats   National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-...

I have a Polyvagal101 course coming up! Sign up here - https://www.justinlmft.com/webinar   If you like what I'm doing here on the podcast, I think you'll really enjoy the webinar. 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...

My thoughts on a Patron's/listener's question about their adult grandchild living in the home. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA   Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft   Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Ho...

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A segment from a long, long chat I did with Kola Adetu. Don't get lost in the biology! Learning this stuff is fun, but you're a real person with a real present moment experience. You're not just a meat robot. Full interview with Kola Adetu - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CS_S7uoqqoK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link   Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA   Become a $5...

Part 3 of 3 of my Stucknaut series.  Listen to the first two to catch up! Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotl...

Building on last week's episode - what are the adventures and the treasure of a Stucknaut? "Trauma and Memory" book - https://amzn.to/3jGI64h (link takes you to Amazon where I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you) Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft  ...

Welcome fellow Stucknaut!  Listen to find out what the heck that is and what some core beliefs are of a Stucknaut. 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 National Suicide Preven...

Originally from my Patreon exclusive podcast - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft I discuss a time when I learned a valuable lesson about having healthy boundaries and positive expectations for therapy clients. 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...

Mercedes Corona joins me to break down three short bad therapy stories.  One dealing with a vulgar piece of advice from a therapist, one dealing with maybe too much focus on diabetes and one dealing with an offering of mentorship. Interested in working with Justin as your therapist?  Find out more information here - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmf...

A handful of entries for this FF.  I'd love to get your feedback on the podcast - what's going well and what needs work? Email justinlmft@gmail.com or send me an audio message through Instagram. website & BSA course - www.justinlmft.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/justinlmft National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Pr...

Mercedes joins me in discussing the #1 song on the Billboard top 100 currently - "Butter" by BTS. 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 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1...

Is it worth buying? Absolutely. This is a great reference book to own physically. Lots of large ideas and specific interventions for parents, therapists, school personnel and more. Amazon links (I will get a portion of this sale through Amazon at no extra cost to you) - Trauma Through a Child's Eyes - https://amzn.to/3r3Fa51 In An Unspoken Voice - https://amzn.to/3etroDw   Building Safety Anchors...

Justin answers a questions from a Patron about the difficulties in coming out of shutdown, including some pieces that might be helpful. 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  ...

Originally from a Patreon video, answering questions from a Patron about step-parenting, but I think this is applicable to any parent. 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   N...

I discuss the difference among emotion, feeling and sensation and how they relate to each other. 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 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (...

The final part of the Polyvagal 101 series!  I hope you've benefited from this series and gotten all your Polyvagal curiosities fulfilled.  The only missing piece is self-regulation and co-regulation. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - Can I Co-Regulate With Someone Who Traumatized Me? - https://ww...