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Stuck Not Broken

Justin Sunseriwww.justinlmft.com
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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Episodes

Fierce Compassion from Parents

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 Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotl...

Sep 14, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 121

MaleSurvivor.org Webinar

https://malesurvivor.org/ Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA Become a $5 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Website - https://www.justinlmft.com 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) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Te...

Sep 07, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Don't Get Lost in the Biology

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 Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduAkQrvm...

Aug 31, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 119

the Equipment of a Stucknaut

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 Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hot...

Aug 25, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 118

the Adventures & the Treasure of a Stucknaut

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 Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats National ...

Aug 17, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 117

the Beliefs of a Stucknaut

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 Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Pr...

Aug 10, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 116

A Moment That Changed Me as a Therapist

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.

Aug 03, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Bad Therapy - Vulgar Comment, Diabetes and Mentorship Offering

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.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - "Mindfulness ...

Jul 27, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Unfocused Rambling & Dismissing Trauma - Feedback Friday

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 Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text ...

Jul 23, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 113

"Butter" by BTS / Pop Culture Polyvagal

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 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline -...

Jul 20, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 113

"Trauma Through a Child's Eyes" Book Review

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 - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/...

Jul 16, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Why is Coming Out of Shutdown So Difficult?

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 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 7...

Jul 13, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Step-Parenting & Parenting - Control, Expectations, Connection

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 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 79...

Jul 06, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Emotion, Feeling and Sensation

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 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - ...

Jun 29, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation

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://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud...

Jun 22, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Trauma and the Polyvagal Theory

I put together all of the pieces of the Polyvagal Theory so far from the Polyvagal 101 series. How do all of these pieces relate to trauma? My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrative that is normalizing and validating. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.justinlmft.co...

Jun 15, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Stillness

Welcome to part 7 of the Polyvagal 101 series - stillness, the mixed state of shutdown and safety. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narr...

Jun 01, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Who My Listeners Are and Might Be - Feedback Friday

I read a handful of messages I got recently from listeners to the podcast. One of them makes the astute observation that something is off with the host. Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Dalai Momma Podcast interview - https://player.fm/series/dalai-momma/interview-with-justin-sunseri-lmft-from-the-stuck-not-broken-podcast Mindful Movement podcast interview - https://themindfulmovement.com/polyvagal-theory/...

May 28, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Play

Welcome to part 6 of the Polyvagal 101 series. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. This one goes into the mixed state of Play. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! Music clip #1 is by Metallica - Damage, Inc.; clip #2 is by the Ramones - Rockaway Beach Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa PVT Books - https://www.justinlmft.com/books File Share - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare Stephen Porges interview...

May 25, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 106

105. Freeze

Welcome to part 5 of the Polyvagal 101 series. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. This episode looks at the mixed state of Freeze. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrati...

May 18, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Swearing & Not Knowing My Audience - Feedback Friday

I give my thoughts on a couple pieces of feedback I got recently re: censorship of swearing on the podcast and discussing whether or not I know my audience. I'd love to get your feedback as well. Email justinlmft@gmail.com, DM me through Instagram/Facebook or send me an audio message through these avenues. I love audio messages! https://www.justinlmft.com

May 14, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 104

104. Shutdown

Welcome to part 4 of the Polyvagal 101 series. This episode is all about the dorsal vagal conservation state of shutdown. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to bu...

May 11, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 104

103. Flight & Fight

Welcome to part 3 of the Polyvagal 101 series. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! This episode delves into the sympathetic flight/fight state. My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a...

May 04, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 103

102. Safety & Social Engagement

Welcome to part 2 of the Polyvagal 101 series. This episode is all about the ventral vagal state of safety and social engagement. My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrative that is normalizing and validating. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvaga...

Apr 27, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 102

101. Polyvagal 101 - Neuroception, Autonomic Nervous System, Story Follows State (101)

Welcome to part 1 of the Polyvagal 101 series. I'm covering some foundational elements of Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory. You are now part of an audio master class in the Polyvagal Theory! My Polyvagal 101 online course will teach you the Polyvagal Theory accurately and simply in under 2 hours and connect it to trauma. You'll have the knowledge necessary to reduce your self-shaming, blaming and judging and be able to build yourself a new narrative that is normalizing and validating. Click the ...

Apr 20, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 101

10 Ways You Can Support the Podcast

This episode is for you if you want to know how you can support the work that I have been putting into the podcast. I've got 10 ways, 7 of them free free free and extremely helpful. 10 ways you can support the podcast: 1. Subscribe/follow to the podcast 2. Just share the podcast 3. Leave a review 4. Share a social media post 5. Send me a message! - justinlmft@gmail.com 6. Join my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/signup 7. Use and share the resources in the file share - https://www.justinl...

Apr 09, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 100

100. What I Really Want You to Know From the First 100 Episodes

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - We Are Gears in the Family System Machinery - 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) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - ...

Apr 06, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Boundaries, Support and Co-regulation in Relationships

My thoughts on a listener's question about relationships and supporting someone who is stuck in a severe defensive state. Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/ This week’s Patreon episode - The Importance of Having a New Narrative - 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 Domesti...

Mar 30, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Bad Therapy - Mentor Mother Therapist

Mercedes graces our ears once again to discuss another "Bad Therapy" story. This one goes into role clarification and is a good example of how power can be manipulated. 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 (800) 273-8255 National Dom...

Mar 23, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 98
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