Stuck Not Broken
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)
Thaw the Freeze Trauma Response: a Polyvagal-Informed Approach
Learn what the Freeze trauma response is, the dangers of addressing it head-on, and how to start coming out of it.
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No, Allowing Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Doesn't Reinforce It (Unless...)
Join therapist and coach Justin Sunseri as he addresses a key question from his private community about transitioning from dorsal vagal shutdown to sympathetic flight fight activation. In this episode of 'Stuck Not Broken,' Justin delves into the Polyvagal Theory, explaining how to safely navigate these states without reinforcing a shutdown pattern. He also provides insights into his upcoming book and exclusive cohort 'Shutdown to Stillness.' Learn how to live with more calm, confidence, and connection while enhancing your self-regulation skills.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:57 Understanding Shutdown and Sympathetic Activation
03:12 The Role...
Can ANYBODY self-regulate and recover from trauma?
Justin Sunseri addresses whether everyone can recover from trauma by accessing their Polyvagal safety state. He explains the nuances, emphasizing the importance of context, co-regulation, and healthy attachments.
0:00 Can Anybody Self-Regulate and Recover from Trauma?
01:43 Introduction to Safety Anchors and UDS
02:08 Exploring the Concept of Safety Anchors
03:53 The Role of Co-Regulation in Safety
04:33 Challenges of Practicing Alone
05:01 Building a Supportive Environment
06:46 Barriers to Achieving Safety
07:54 Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships
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Self-Regulation: Should you challenge your safety state?
I answer questions about self-regulation and our safety state - should we challenge the capacity of our distress tolerance? Will this help strengthen our vagal brake?
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Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Daily Life: Real People Share Real Experiences
Justin Sunseri continues his exploration of the Shutdown Experiences Survey, this time discussing the results of how dorsal vagal shutdown affects people on a daily basis. How effective do people feel they are coping? How do they alter their daily lives?
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Finding Polyvagal Safety When "Neurodiverse"
Justin Sunseri addresses a question about neurodivergence, safety, and connection. What does safety look like for someone who is "neurodivergent"?
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How Long Does Shutdown last Real People Answer (SNB 227)
I share the second round of results from my Shutdown Experiences Survey, including how far away safety feels and how long people live in shutdown. Gain new language for your experiences, plus lots of validation and normalization.
00:00 Introduction to episode 227
01:32 How far away does safety feel?
06:56 How long have you been in shutdown?
10:16 How long do acute shutdown experiences last?
13:10 Personal Shutdown Stories: Voices from the Survey
20:13 Support and Resources for Navigating Shutdown
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Real People Share Real Shutdown Experiences
Justin shares the felt experience results of his "Shutdown Experiences Survey." Real people in dorsal vagal shutdown share about their emotions, thoughts, and more. You will get more validation and normalization from this episode. Learn language for your shutdown experiences and ideas on what to do about it.
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Bad Therapy: Poor Boundaries, Exorcism, and Dinner
Justin and Mercedes discuss a Bad Therapy story of poor boundaries and where it leads. If you have your own Bad Therapy story, send it to justinlmft@gmail.com
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Polyvagal Freeze State: Cognitions and Release
Learn experiences of the Polyvagal freeze state, like changes in cognitions and underlying impulses.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Understanding Freeze State: Insights and Analogies
04:23 Cognitive Effects of the Freeze State: Analysis and Examples
08:22 Addressing Shame and Cognitive Adaptations in Freeze State
10:09 Therapeutic Approaches: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Strategies
11:29 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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