Stuck Not Broken

Nov 18 2024 300 ep. 26 mins 960

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Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to your trauma recovery process. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm. (Justin Sunseri, LMFT99147)

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4 Mental Wellness Options: Self Care, Coping, Building Safety, and Getting Unstuck

Nov 18 2024 16 mins

You're likely trying many things to feel mentally and emotionally better, but are they all effective? Learn to put your efforts into 4 different buckets to understand what is effective and what isn't.Resources:🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess 🔸 Polyv

Beneath Your Emotions: the Polyvagal Theory & the Body's Experiences

Nov 13 2024 9 mins

Let's examine two unasked questions: “What do I feel?” and “How do I know I feel that way?” These questions lie at the heart of understanding our Polyvagal states and how they influence our emotions and physical sensations. By exploring the connection between mind and body, you can learn how to tune into your inner experiences with mindfulness and self-compassion.Chapters:0

A Real Story of Self-Regulating out of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: Macy's "Dancing"

Oct 22 2024 18 mins

Justin Sunseri shares an inspiring story from Macy to demonstrate effective self-regulation out of the Polyvagal state of shutdown. He explores Macy's experiences of navigating through states of immobilization—shutdown, freeze, and stillness—using music and movement to manage sympathetic activation. Justin also discusses why unexpected memories may pop into consciousness when p

Frustrated with Dorsal Vagal Shutdown? Here's Why and What to Do.

Oct 16 2024 22 mins

Are you transitioning from a shutdown state to sympathetic mobilization? I address the common emotions of frustration, irritation, and anger as positive indicators of moving up the Polyvagal ladder. 01:32 Teagan's Journey: From Shutdown to Stillness02:03 The Importance of Permitting Defensive States03:29 Imagery and Irritation: Teagan's Experience04:39 The Role of Fight Activation

Real People Share Their Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Support Sources (SNB 238)

Oct 08 2024 21 mins

What supports do real people in shutdown find the most helpful? And how many supports do they try? This is part 4 of the Shutdown Experiences Survey results.🔸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess🔸SNB: Book 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/snb1🔸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.just

Can YOU validate her Polyvagal state, emotions, sensations, impulses, and cognitions?

Sep 25 2024 16 mins

Let's practice validating! Can you validate the sensations, emotions, impulses, cognitions, and Polyvagal state in this story?00:00 Introduction to Validation00:07 Understanding Validation01:01 Domains of Validation01:45 Introducing the SSIEC Tool03:18 Story of Maria04:23 Analyzing Emotions and Cognitions06:31 Exploring Sensations and Impulses09:27 Polyvagal State Analysis15:20 Con

Understanding and Validating Dorsal Vagal Shutdown

Sep 18 2024 16 mins

Join therapist and coach Justin Sunseri as he delves into emotional validation and its role in self-regulation. Learn the first lesson from his course, Shutdown to Stillness, which focuses on compassionately validating and acknowledging your emotions as a critical step towards inner peace and self-regulation. Validation can lead to normalization and even permitting your emotions to

Polyvagal Freeze, Obsessions, Scattered Thinking, & Other Cognitions

Sep 10 2024 12 mins

Why do you get obsessive, ruminating, or scattered thinking? Justin Sunseri answers this question through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. He explains freeze and then describes how that results in cognitive shifts.Resources:🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalac

Breaking the Cycle: How to Access Safety When You're Always in Defense (SNB 234)

Aug 09 2024 47 mins

Therapist and coach Justin Sunseri addresses a YouTube comment regarding persistent hyperarousal and difficulty accessing a state of ventral vagal safety. Justin discusses various perspectives and advice from members of his private community, highlighting the importance of small steps, connections with others, and mindful practices. The episode emphasizes the necessity of both inte

Thaw the Freeze Trauma Response: a Polyvagal-Informed Approach

Jul 16 2024 13 mins

Learn what the Freeze trauma response is, the dangers of addressing it head-on, and how to start coming out of it.Resources:🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess 🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro 🔸 Stuck Not Broken b