Season of Stuck

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Have you ever felt stuck? Like you can’t move forward even though you want to—or don’t know what you would move forward to even if you could? If so, this podcast is for you.

Join host Deanna deBara (who is no stranger to stuck!) as we take a deep dive into all things stuck: how and why stuckness happens, what it feels like, how to learn and grow from it, and ultimately, how to get unstuck and step into the next version of ourselves and our lives.

Stuck isn’t a you thing or a me thing; it’s a human thing. So, why not explore it together? Catch new episodes every Tuesday!

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Your Sensitivity is Your Superpower

Jul 23 2024 41 mins

In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara sits down with Jenn Granneman, co-author of "Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World," and founder of Introvert, Dear, the internet’s largest community for introverts. During their conversation, Jenn and Deanna discuss the experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs) and how

Stuck? Your Future Self Can Help

Jul 16 2024 49 mins

In this episode of Season of Stuck, host Deanna deBara chats with Hal Hershfield, a psychologist and professor of marketing and behavioral decision-making at UCLA Anderson School of Management, about the concept of future selves and their influence on how we make decisions in the present. During the episode, they discuss challenges like procrastination and why it can be so hard to

Alcohol Got You Stuck? Try the Sober Lush Lifestyle

Jul 09 2024 54 mins

In this episode of the Season of Stuck podcast host, Deanna deBara, discusses the concept of being a "sober lush" with authors Amanda Eyre Ward and Jardine Libaire. They share their personal journeys with alcohol and sobriety, and the inspiration behind their book "The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life—Alcohol Free." The conversation d

Unlocking The Science Of Stuck

Jul 02 2024 51 mins

In this episode of "Season of Stuck," host Deanna deBara welcomes Britt Frank, a licensed psychotherapist and author of "The Science of Stuck." They explore the concept of stuckness, emphasizing its physiological roots and the importance of body-oriented approaches. Britt introduces "micro yeses," small decisions that help break inertia. They discuss how stuckness manifests in vari

How to Escape the Overthinking Trap

Jun 25 2024 49 mins

In this episode, Deanna sits down with Julia Kristina, a Vancouver-based Clinical Counsellor and founder of The Shift Society, a course that helps people understand and heal from chronic worrying and overthinking. During the interview, Julia delves into how these patterns can keep individuals stuck—and the role of judgment and self-compassion in managing them. They also discuss r

Dancing Your Way Through Stuckness

Jun 18 2024 53 mins

In this episode, Deanna shares her personal experience with dance and movement, revealing how it helped her overcome her own season of stuck. She also interviews Erica Hornthal, a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist. Erica discusses the transformative power of movement and dance therapy in improving mental and emotional health, emph

Psychedelic-Assisted Treatment and Getting Unstuck

Jun 18 2024 57 mins

In this podcast episode, we talk to Dr. Dave Rabin, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, about the neuroscience of feeling stuck and the therapeutic potential of psychedelic-assisted treatment. He explains how stress narrows our focus to fight or flight responses, leading to a feeling of being stuck. Dr. Rabin also discusses how psychedelic medicine can provide perspective and aid in

Welcome to Season of Stuck!

Jun 18 2024 6 mins

In the very first episode of "Season of Stuck," host Deanna deBara shares her personal journey with feeling stuck—and how those experiences of stuckness ultimately inspired this podcast. During the episode, Deanna reveals how her own seasons of stuck have shaped her perspective on personal growth and authenticity. She emphasizes that if she’s learned anything through her own ch

Introducing Season of Stuck—Coming Tuesday, June 18th!

Jun 09 2024 1 mins

COMING JUNE 18th: A podcast that takes a deep dive into the all-too-human experience of feeling stuck: how and why stuckness happens, what it feels like, how to learn and grow from it, and ultimately, how to get unstuck and move forward in an authentic and empowered way.Each week, we’ll talk to experts and explore stuckness from a different angle. We’ll also hear personal stori