59. Beyond the Rut: Why We Get Stuck and How to Hack Your Way with Britt Frank

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Are you feeling trapped in life's routines and habits? Tune in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Britt Frank, a Master Neuropsychotherapist and Author of "The Science of Stuck," to unravel the mysteries behind the mental barriers that keep us from reaching our full potential.

We tackle the nuances of trauma, the illusion of motivation, and the empowering journey of personal healing. Britt shines a light on metabolizing past experiences and the power of celebrating every tiny win on the path to monumental life changes.

We even have a sneak peek of the transcripts where Britt dives into strategies to move past mental blocks and how our brains react to change.

This episode is not just a conversation; it's a toolkit for anyone ready to step out of being stuck and into a life of fulfillment and growth. Listen to start embracing your 'micro yeses' and celebrate them as the building blocks of change!

Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP is a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck (Penguin Random House), named by SHRM, Esquire, New York Magazine, and The Next Big Idea Club as a must-read. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas, where she later became an award-winning adjunct instructor. Britt is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, The New York Times, Fast Company, Psych Central, SELF, and Thrive Global.

What we discuss:

✅(01:40) - Understanding and Overcoming Feeling Stuck

✅(05:50) - Finding Choices in Difficult Situations

✅(11:40) - Myth of Motivation and Trauma Impact

✅(14:53) - Shared Trauma Experience

✅(27:16) - Talk, Walk, Trick Your Brain

✅(31:04) - Creating Joyful Energy in Everyday Parenting

🎧 Listen now and let us get you UNSTUCK!

Find more from Britt Frank:

Website: https://www.scienceofstuck.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/

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