Podcasts about stuckness

You may not be stuck because you're failing.You may be stuck because the cycle became comfortable.In our conversation with Frankie Capparelli, author of Stuckness: Within the Stronghold, we unpacked how people unknowingly fall into repeating patterns that limit growth, behavior, and opportunity.Some signs of stuckness: You're working hard but not progressing You've lost urgency and momentum Predictability feels safer than growth Your current identity is limiting your future possibilities Frankie shared a critical insight:⚠️ Familiarity is not the same as safety.⚠️ Comfort is not the same as progress.The path forward isn't “try harder.”It starts with:✔️ Awareness✔️ Responsibility✔️ Breaking the cycle intentionallyGrowth begins the moment you stop normalizing what's holding you back.Provided by Living Water Consulting

In this episode of Healing the Spirit, I speak to the experience of stuckness.Why does stuckness feel so intense?How might we understand the deeper energetic current that contributes to feeling stuck?What vaster perspectives might we lean upon to help us move through these challenging impasses with grace and power?I also contextualize this inquiry in the current astrology. We're entering a week full of squares: between Mars and Pluto, the Sun and the lunar nodes, and between Venus and Saturn.Whether you're listening as these transits unfold or finding this episode later, I invite you to carve out some space to dialogue with your stuckness and to recognize it as a nexus of creative energy, waiting to flow towards more authentic expressions._______Resources & LinksSupport the podcast on Substack hereJoin the waitlist for an upcoming summer course on unleashing your inner creative beast here.If you've enjoyed and benefited from the podcast, I invite you to apply for private mentorship and coaching with me. This is an intensive container, designed to support you in refining your self-leadership skills, moving through important life thresholds with grace, and expanding your capacity for creative expansions.Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through Instagram @jonathankoeofficial, and listen to my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jonathankoeofficial.substack.com/subscribe

My current perspective on eating disorders is that labeling food behaviors as a disorder has kept the field of food recovery distracted, continuing to focus on that food is the problem. Patterns of binge eating, restriction, yo yo dieting, food noise, and body image struggles need to be re-labeled as nervous system dysregulation or a trauma response. Food, for many, was never actually the problem, but it was the strategy to support the nervous system, to cultivate safety, and to produce specific neurotransmitters. The safer you feel in your body, the less you can experience food or body image impulses that are trying to facilitate safety.In this week's episode, I chat with Francesca Annenberg, Eating Disorder Recovery, Somatic Practitioner, and Psychedelic Integration Guide, about: How psychedelic assisted therapies can be utilized in food recoveryHow movement, sensory awareness and reconnecting with the body can transform food and body image issuesBuilding safety and trust in the bodyThe connection between food, relationships, and self worthYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/breakthrough-food-recovery-stucknessI truly believe somatic psychology has been the missing piece for many people struggling for decades with their food and body image. This is why I'm passionate about teaching my three month live Somatic Eating® Program to be able to reach more people with this work. You can learn more at ​somaticeating.com​. The doors are open to join now and I would love to connect with you more in the program.With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Francesca: Website: http://www.francescaeatsroses.com/ IG + TikTok: @francescaeatsroses LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-rose-annenberg-46966631 Email: hello@francescaeatsroses.comSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPlSpecial thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.bensou...

“I find it very odd that agency is being promoted for its own sake rather than being connected to any kind of value system. Because without those things, agency looks pretty scary. Dictators are quite high agency.” — Sophie Haigney On April Fools' Day, The New York Times published an op-ed entitled “All the Worst People Seem to Want to Be High Agency.” But it wasn't a joke. Sophie Haigney — former web editor of The Paris Review, currently working on a debut essay collection entitled Future Relics — warns that “agency” has become the defining buzzword of Silicon Valley bro culture. From Sam Altman to Mark Zuckerberg, Haigney observes, our new tech overlords have made becoming “high agency” their top priority in self-realization. Haigney argues that these entrepreneurs touting high agency most insistently are the very same people building the tools most likely to rob everyone else of theirs. Like her New York Times jeremiad, it's no joke. Altman and Zuckerberg's agentic technologies are often exploitative and addictive. They will make the worst people worse. Ha ha. It will be April Fools' Day every day. Five Takeaways •       The 401(k) Is Low Agency: Sam Altman's first answer to “what skills to develop in the age of AI”: become high agency. The term has migrated from philosophy and debates about free will into Silicon Valley self-help, LinkedIn posts, and entrepreneurship podcasts. In its new form it has a gambling element the old bootstrap individualism lacked. Someone in San Francisco told Haigney that having a 401(k) is the lowest-agency thing you can do with your money. Put it all on red. The rewards for big risk-taking are so much larger now that incrementalism — get a job, save up, buy a house — looks like passivity. That's a new development, and a dangerous one. •       The People Promoting Agency Are Robbing You of Yours: Haigney's sharpest observation: the people promoting high agency most loudly are building the tools most likely to strip it from everyone else. Sam Altman says become high agency. His product — in Haigney's view — will function like social media: not liberating but addictive, another rabbit hole that makes people more stuck. The gambling epidemic is the same logic. Sports betting offers the seductive illusion that your specific knowledge can crack the system. But the system is designed so the average person can't win. High agency, in practice, tends to concentrate at the top. •       Stuckness and the Lottery Mindset: We live in a moment of extreme stuckness — people who feel two steps away from winning the lottery and yet completely unable to move. This odd combination — paralysis plus the fantasy of a big break — is what the high-agency ideology exploits. Haigney connects it to the gambling epidemic, to the male podcasters with beards, to the young men who feel the system is rigged against them and are being told: the solution is to become the kind of person who cuts in line. What nobody says is that the cutting-in-line ethos, scaled up, is what produced the system they feel rigged by in the first place. •       Hitler Was High Agency: The most unsettling move in the piece. Agency without values is just power. FDR was high agency: he packed the court, overrode term limits, used wartime powers to push through the New Deal. Dictators, Haigney notes, are quite high agency. The tech adoption of the term strips it of any moral content — agency is promoted for its own sake, disconnected from any question of what it's being used for. That, she argues, is what makes it genuinely frightening at scale. Emerson's “Self-Reliance” is the American ancestor. Thoreau, its famous practitioner, got his mum to do his laundry. •       High Agency Could Mean Repair: Haigney's counter-proposal: couldn't we be high agency and organize to build a better railway? Wouldn't it be high agency to fix the Department of Education rather than abolishing it? The NHS, railways, public education — systems people are nostalgic for — required enormous collective agency to build. The tech definition of agency is individualistic and destructive. But there's another definition: the capacity to act together, to create rather than just disrupt. That version doesn't get much airtime on the podcasts. It should. About the Guest Sophie Haigney is a critic and journalist who writes about visual art, books, and technology for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper's, and others. She is a former web editor of The Paris Review and is working on her debut essay collection, Future Relics, for Liveright. References: •       “All the Worst People Seem to Want to Be High Agency,” The New York Times, April 1, 2026. By Sophie Haigney. •       Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Self-Reliance” (1841) — the American philosophical ancestor of today's high-agency ideology. •       Episode 2858: Scott Galloway on the male crisis — agency, stuckness, and young men. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:31) - “All the worst people seem to want to be high agency” — the April 1 op-ed (02:51) - The Silicon Valley definition: risk, disruption, cutting in line (04:52) - Emerson, self-reliance, and the new American individualism (06:44) - Is high agency essential to survive the 2020s? (08:41) - Thoreau's laundry: the gendered dimension of agency (11:04) - Male podcasters, the crisis of young men, and the seduction of high agency (12:20) - Stuckness, gambling, and the lottery mindset (16:13) - TikTok, the Grateful Dead, and the age of addiction (17:16) - The people promoting agency are building tools to take it from you (18:29) - AI: the biggest addiction on the horizon (19:56) - Agency as the new political axis: left, right, and disruption (21:29) - Is skepticism of agency just nostalgia for the twentieth century? (24:16) - California's failed railways, China's success, and democracy's agency problem (25:16) - Hitler was high agen...

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by her daughter Camryn for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really looks like to get stuck in Stage Three — not because of a betrayal by someone else, but through our own patterns, thoughts, and avoidance. Camryn's story is one of extraordinary intelligence, world travel, and deep self-awareness ultimately leading to the most important journey of all: inward.  If you've ever wondered what Stage Three looks and feels like from the inside — or suspected that your coping strategies might actually be keeping you stuck — this episode is for you.  Meet Camryn  Holds a Master's degree with a background in psychology  Multilingual and a seasoned world traveler  Deep empath with a gift for feeling collective emotion  Now living in Asia — a move born from genuine inner clarity, not escape    Camryn has always been the kind of person who sees the world differently — comfortable in spaces of authenticity (nature, animals, children, the elderly) and deeply uncomfortable with the masks and performance of social life. As a teenager, she deleted social media entirely because of how it made her feel. That instinct, long before it was a cultural conversation, tells you everything about who she is.  Key Themes & Takeaways  What Stage Three Really Looks Like  Stage Three — that place of surviving but not thriving — doesn't always look like suffering from the outside. Sometimes it looks like adventure. Camryn's version of Stage Three involved living in different countries, absorbing languages and cultures, sleeping in hostels, spending every dollar on experiences. From the outside: impressive. From the inside: a beautifully camouflaged method of avoiding herself.    Dr. Debi draws a powerful parallel: just as some people numb with TV, alcohol, or overwork (all things that can look productive), Camryn's distraction was world travel — something that genuinely fed her AND kept her from staying still long enough to look inward.  The Belief That Starts It All  Dr. Debi shares one of her most-used teaching examples: a little boy with exciting news, shushed by his mother on the phone. In that moment, he might decide: "I don't matter." From there, everything confirms it — the car that cuts him off, the door that closes in his face. That core belief shapes who he dates, what he accepts, what he tolerates.    The takeaway: we all carry a story. The work is finding out what story we've been telling ourselves — and whether it's true.  Escaping Yourself (And Why It Doesn't Work)  No matter where you go, you take your thoughts with you. Camryn describes the experience of arriving somewhere new — forced to think differently because the environment demanded it — and then slowly, inevitably, watching the same unhealed patterns creep back in. The breakthrough moment came before a planned move to New Zealand. A quiet, honest question: What do you think New Zealand is going to do for you?    The answer was nothing. And that nothing was everything.  The New Zealand Moment: Recognizing the Pattern  This is the kind of moment that changes things. Not dramatic. Not loud. Just a pause, a look between mother and daughter, and a recognition that the pattern had been named. That's the beginning of Stage Four — when the fog lifts just enough to see what's been happening.  Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference  One of the most practical and powerful parts of this conversation: how do you know if a decision is coming from your gut or from your fear?    Camryn shares her process — sitting with a decision, asking whether the pull is expansive or constricting, whether it comes from the head (noisy, arguing, rationalizing) or something quieter and steadier underneath. The mind can convince you of anything. Intuition doesn't need to argue.    She also shares the question she comes back to when facing a big decision: What would my oldest self have wanted? That question cuts through the noise of other people's opinions, social pressure, and fear.  Honoring Others' Opinions — Without Being Ruled by Them  When Camryn decided to move across the world from a close, loving family, there were feelings. Dr. Debi shares honestly that it wasn't "don't go" — it was "we'll miss you." And Camryn learned to hold that with love, express gratitude for the input, take her time, and then follow her own inner compass anyway.    This is self-love in action. Not selfishness. Knowing yourself well enough to trust what you know.  Being an Empath: Gift and Challenge  Camryn is a deep empath — someone who doesn't just sympathize but actually feels the emotional energy of people around her, including collective pain. This explains so much: her comfort with children and animals (no judgment, no masks), her discomfort with performative social environments, and her need to move, process, and release what she absorbs.    Dr. Debi reflects on her own journey to understanding empathy — not realizing she was an empath until 50, spending decades thinking she was "too sensitive." Camryn's empathy is even more acute, and learning to recognize what's hers versus what she's absorbing from others has been part of her healing.    The flip side: empaths feel highs as intensely as lows. A bird. A rainbow. A baby laughing. Brought to tears of pure joy. That's not weakness — that's a gift, when it's understood and channeled.  Ripping Off the Band-Aid  Camryn's approach to fear has always been extreme: if something scares her, she goes straight at it. No gradual exposure — full immersion. It's how she processes. It's not the only way, but it's hers, and it works precisely because she knows herself well enough to trust it.    She also has a clear filter: she won't do something just because it challenges a fear. The fear has to be worth facing. The experience has to align with who she is. That discernment is Stage Five wisdom.  Quotable Moments  "We put ourselves in a stage three trap — sometimes through betrayal, sometimes through our own doing."  "You take the same thoughts, the same everything with you — except you'd be forced to think differently because you were in a new culture."  "What do you think New Zealand is going to do for you?"  "My oldest self would have wanted this."  "The mind can put you in a prison — and convince you the only escape is to escape."  "It's all a journey to self-love. Moving through betrayal completely, the five stages, overcoming whatever it is — it's all a journey to self-love."  The Five Stages Connection  This episode is a real-life illustration of the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™ — not as something that happens only after someone hurts you, but as a map for anyone who has gotten stuck in survival mode:    Stage 1 — The Setup: The beliefs and patterns laid down early that shape how we move through the world  Stage 2 — The Breakdown: The moment something cracks open — could be a betrayal, could be a quiet realization  Stage 3 — Survival: Functional on the outside, stuck on the inside — sometimes disguised as productivity, adventure, or achievement  Stage 4 — The Shift: A moment of honest recognition — like the New Zealand conversation  Stage 5 — Healing & Thriving: Living from a place of genuine self-knowledge, self-trust, and self-love  Resources & Next Steps  Learn more about the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™ framework: https://thepbtinstitute.com   Share this episode with someone who seems to be "thriving" on the outside but you sense is stuck on the inside 

This week, Jess and Scott talk about how to reduce power struggles and brain stuckness. You'll gain crucial insights into why toddlers can't self-regulate, how 'radical honesty' diffuses tension, and why over-explaining rules can actually invite more defiance. Tune in to learn how to speak your child's language through play and become a more confident, trusted leader in your home.Check out these Robot Unicorn episodes for more on the impact of screens, social media and gaming on our kids: How To Create Healthy Screentime Habits with Dr. Michael Robb (12/15/2025)The Impact Of Social Media, Gaming And Smartphones On Kids (6/9/2025)Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits:Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First  Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

In this episode of Robot Unicorn, Jess and Scott are joined by a very special guest—their 5-year-old daughter—who shares a story about her brain getting stuck on making a paper kite. The hosts dive into the fascinating concept of "brain stuckness," explaining why young children often fixate on a single idea and struggle with flexible thinking. Listeners will gain crucial insights into the "five-to-seven shift" in brain development, helping parents distinguish between intentional defiance and simple neurological stuckness. Discover why traditional logic often fails with kids and how understanding impulse control can help you parent with more empathy and grace. Tune in to transform your approach to toddler meltdowns and stubborn behaviour!Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits:Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First  Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!

This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Meenakshi Mani can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2026/03/engineering-through-stuckness/. About the post: In this first addition to our series on Stuckness, Meenakshi Mani shows that the everyday work of typically well-paid tech professionals—whether that be within specific domains like EdTech or within Big Tech—are by no means without frustration. As actors within an organization and a social network, these seemingly powerful workers find themselves constantly having to navigate hierarchies and make compromises. These moments of stuckness help illuminate the structural forces and material conditions that constrain the range of possibilities involved in technology building. By tracing stories of tech workers from India and the U.S, Meenakshi suggests that in the shared experience of stuckness, there are perhaps alliances to be conceived between different types of tech work and tech workers, across the Majority and Minority worlds.

This bonus content is a reading from Platypus, the CASTAC Blog. The full post by Michelle Venetucci and Shoko Yamada can be read at https://blog.castac.org/2026/03/series-theorizing-stuckness-in-science-and-technology/. About the post: What might we learn by studying science and technology through the lens of stuckness? Scientific and technological practice has long been associated with notions of progress as a linear development, linked to key moments in history and developments that have led to our present moment. In this new series on Platypus, scholars who work directly with scientists and technological experts instead foreground moments of thwarted expectations and material constraints, highlighting that experts themselves do not necessarily experience their work as congruent with these notions of progress. By attending to moments when experts face obstacles to their work and feel stuck, the essays in this series draw out how people construct meaning out of these moments of becoming stuck, which then follows them into future decision-making.

Guided Meditation and Energy Healing with Psychic Medium Grace Lannon*Reflection and Release, Making Room for Follow Thru and Motivation* How can you be open to moving energy in your body/emotions/mind/spirit in order to make space for change? With Manifestations come CHANGE.Receive Reiki, Guided Energy Work and Practice Spiritual Healing with Angel Face Grace, Psychic Medium and Reiki Teacher. With Support of Crystal Healing Energy and Plant Spirit Allies. *bonus homework research about these crystals and plants and see how their energy may be supporting you right now* Crystal Friends: Lapis Lazuli, Raw Amethyst, Ocean Jasper and Clear Quartz (hexagon shape) Plant Allies: Popular As Fu*k from Snakeroot Apothecary containing Yarrow, Rose Infused Honey, Gold Flakes, Wolfberry Essence, Jelly Bean Monkey Flower Essence. Oracle Healing Sessions, Guided Energy Healing Meditation, Practice #1You will be laying down or seated comfortably for a majority of this practice. Practice begins around ~7:51

Have you ever felt stuck — like you're moving through life, but not really going anywhere? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sanjeev Goel, lead physician at Kennedy Medical Centre and Founder/CEO of Peak Human, to explore the psychology and biology behind feeling lost… and how those moments can become the catalyst for real transformation. Dr. Goel shares insights from his powerful book, Going Nowhere… Getting Somewhere… (and other thoughts from airplane mode) — a guide for anyone navigating uncertainty, transitions, or a lack of direction. Blending science, storytelling, and practical mindset tools, he explains how purpose and resilience are built, and why the "stuck" seasons of life often carry the greatest opportunity for reinvention. In this conversation, we explore: ·       The core lessons behind Going Nowhere… Getting Somewhere… ·       How to reframe uncertainty and create clarity during life transitions ·       The science of purpose, mindset, and personal growth ·       How longevity medicine connects to mental resilience and well-being If you're ready to reset your mindset, regain motivation, and build a life that feels meaningful and energized, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Dr. Goel and learn more about his work through his personal website. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Exclusive Discounts: 1. BPC-157 Peptide • Website: www.peakhumanlabs.com • Discount: 10% off • Code: findinggenius 2. Oral GLP-1 Supplement (Orforglipron 12 mg) • Website: www.peakhumanstore.com • Discount: 10% off • Code: findinggenius Keep up with Sanjeev Goel socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsanjeevgoel/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SanjeevGoel

Physicians are trained to believe that skepticism keeps us safe and belief is generally risky. Over time, this quietly erodes trust in ourselves and what might be possible. What once felt protective can slowly narrow our lives and choices.  Stuckness, disconnection, and a subtle loss of feeling alive grows.   PEARLS OF WISDOM Medical culture often rewards certainty while sidelining imagination, hope, and belief. • Not believing in ourselves can feel protective, yet it frequently keeps us confined to versions of life that no longer fit. • Belief is not naïve optimism. It is a skill and a gift that can be practiced and borrowed when our own feels unsteady. • Imagining what is possible, even without a clear path, is essential for healing, leadership, and sustainable change. • Practicing belief does not abandon logic or science. It creates the spaciousness and courage to move toward alignment. Reflection Questions Where have we organized our lives around not believing, perhaps to avoid disappointment? What have we stopped believing in, and what did that belief once offer us? Who has offered us borrowed belief, and how did it feel to receive it? What might it look like to risk a small disappointment in service of something more alive or more true? If you are ready to gently begin believing again, mindfulness and coaching offer grounded places to start. Slowing down allows us to notice where fear has shaped our choices and where belief may still be quietly present. Whether you are navigating burnout, transition, or a longing for more meaning and spaciousness, coaching and retreat spaces can support this remembering. They all offer a compassionate, practical way to reconnect with belief and possibility. Enjoy a yoga class on this topic on Jessie's YouTube channel - Mindful Yoga to Grow Trust and Belief with Dr. Jessie Mahoney Read more about this topic on Jessie's Blog - The Gift of Belief The Connect in Nature Retreat is also a meaningful space to rediscover awe, wonder, and belief—in ourselves and in what is possible. Partners and colleagues are encouraged to join. Shared experiences often deepen connection and clarity. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats If we would like to bring this work into our organizations, Dr. Liang and I both offer speaking and workshop experiences that support belief, healing, and connection in healthcare and beyond. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking www.awakenbreath.org Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.

Retrograding VillainsRevisiting the Medicine of Each Inner VillainIn this episode, Kristina and Anna step back and do something essential. They revisit every Inner Villain, not to re-explain the theory, but to clarify the medicine. What actually helps. What works in real life. What moves someone out of being stuck.This conversation reframes villain work as inversion, retrograde, and polarity shifts. Nothing to purge. Nothing to fix. Just learning how to move differently with what already exists.Stuckness is the real enemy. Movement is the cure.Core ThemeRetrograding a Villain means changing the spin, not erasing the trait.Every villain contains intelligence. When that intelligence freezes, it becomes destructive. When inverted, it becomes power.This episode walks through each villain with:A grounded overviewThe Hero form (the inversion)The Legend form (integrated mastery)Practical, lived examples of medicineVillain-by-Villain Breakdown1. Obedient CriticCore wound: Belonging, hierarchy, credentialsHero: The AnarchistLegend: The EqualizerMedicine:Break inherited hierarchies without trying to destroy everyone elsePlay consciously with power dynamics instead of submitting to themPractice lowering yourself in hierarchies you secretly worshipPractical example:Deliberately stop being “the competent one.” Let others rise. Let systems wobble. Watch what equalizes.2. Vengeful MartyrCore wound: AbandonmentHero: The Self-Possessed (Selfish, in the healthy sense)Legend: The NourisherMedicine:Use resources instead of martyringAsk for help without explaining or over-justifyingMake yourself obsolete on purposePractical examples:Pool childcare, money, laborOutsource tasks you secretly hoardStop being the only one who knows how things workMartyrdom is not generosity. It is control disguised as virtue.3. Vain ControllerCore wound: Status, image, worthHero: The UnveiledLegend: The InventorMedicine:Reveal vulnerability without collapsingConfess judgment instead of acting it outUse resources to create, not to provePractical example:Say out loud what you are afraid of being seen as. Especially to the people you subtly judge.4. Eternal ChildCore wound: Entitlement, victimhood, arrested developmentHero: The ReflectiveLegend: The TravellerMedicine:Radical self-reflectionMoral inventoryRecognizing available choicesA key insight discussed through The Choice:Victimhood comes from believing you have no choice.Practical tools:Mirror workAsking “Where did I participate?”Listing real choices, not imagined constraints5. Evasive ExpertCore wound: Over-intellectualization, emotional suppressionHero: The PassionateLegend: The IntegratorMedicine:Somatic and kinesthetic practicesSlowing downHumor and playKey insight:If you've lost your sense of humor, you're back in the villain.Embodiment tools:NatureLaughterSensation-based awarenessMoving before thinking6. Divisive ImmortalCore wound: Safety, loyalty, fear of deathHero: DeathLegend: The HealerMedicine:Direct confrontation with death and fearEgo deathExposure to impermanencePractical examples:Death meditationsRitual griefCultural practices that normalize deathAvoiding death creates rigidity. Facing it restores life.7. Hungry ShapeshifterCore wound: Attention, identity diffusion, timeHero: The PresentLegend: The FabricatorMedicine:Presence over performanceAttention returned to selfTime-based embodimentPractical tool:A Raja Yoga technique involving extremely slow head rotation to anchor awareness in the present moment.Identity stabilizes when attention stops scattering.8. Righteous BullyCore wound: Opinion, certainty, savior complexHero: The SurrenderedLegend: The ChannelerMedicine:Recognizing choiceLetting others leadReleasing the need to fixStrong opinions are not wisdom. Channeling replaces enforcing.9. Invisible DestroyerCore wound: Disembodiment, addiction, stagnationHero: The EmbodiedLegend: The ArchitectMedicine:Pleasure in the bodyStructure and containmentCreation after destructionPractical focus:Sensory pleasureNaturePassion projectsRoutine and structureBad luck often follows disengagement. Embodiment reverses it.Fusion Villains ExplainedSome villains are composites:Righteous Bully = Obedient Critic + Vengeful MartyrHungry Shapeshifter = Vain Controller + Eternal ChildInvisible Destroyer = Evasive Expert + Divisive ImmortalWhen stuck at a composite level, work downstream with its components.Final TakeawayNothing here is about becoming someone else.Retrograding a villain means:Changing directionRestoring movementLetting intelligence flow againYou don't heal by erasing parts of yourself.You heal by letting them evolve.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Thanksgiving re-release with fresh perspective. In this episode, I explore how gratitude, midlife reinvention, and the lessons we gain from failure, wisdom, and support systems can help us move through midlife stuckness and reconnect with clarity, purpose, and possibility.The Midlife Gratitude Reset: 3 Ways to Break Through Stuckness This ThanksgivingI'm bringing back a deeply meaningful episode that feels especially powerful during Thanksgiving week. If you are carrying midlife overwhelm, uncertainty, or a sense of stuckness, this is for you.Here is what I know. You can be grateful and confused. Grateful and unsure. Grateful and still figuring it out. And yet, gratitude has a way of clearing space for clarity, confidence, and bold possibility in midlife reinvention.In this solo episode, I share three ways gratitude can help you get unstuck, shift your mindset, and reconnect with your midlife purpose.In This Episode, I Explore:How midlife failures can become catalysts for growthWhy the wisdom we gain from lived experience is worth celebratingHow our support systems remind us we do not have to do this aloneWhy gratitude sparks midlife curiositySimple prompts that open the door to new reinvention possibilitiesThis is not a fluffy gratitude pep talk. It's a grounded and honest reflection on how the hardest parts of midlife often lead us exactly where we are meant to go.If you want a moment to breathe and reset during the holiday season, this episode will meet you right where you are.Free Gift to Support Your Reinvention JourneyDownload 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife, a free guide filled with ideas, sparks, and micro-movements to help you build momentum and explore what is next.Podcast Spotlight: Wisdom at WorkI also want to highlight a beautiful podcast hosted by my friend Ilana Landsberg-Lewis:Wisdom at Work: Older Women, Elderwomen, and Grandmothers on the Move!It features inspiring global conversations with older women activists and artists sharing creativity, courage, purpose, and wisdom. Find it wherever you listen or visit wisdomatworkpodcast.comIf This Episode ResonatesShare it with a friend who may need a gentle reminder that gratitude, growth, and midlife reinvention are all possible, even in seasons of uncertainty.Wishing you a warm, wonderful holiday season.Loving the show? Text us and let us know!

It seems like most of our lives are spent waiting for something. Oftentimes progress feels painfully slow, and we grow frustrated. "God, why all this waiting? And if I have to wait, how do I wait well?" Those are the questions we'll explore this Sunday as we conclude our study of the life of Moses by focusing on all those years Moses and his people wandered in the wilderness.

Ready to go deeper? Applications for the Connection Course are now openIf you struggle with perfectionism, fear of success, or feeling like you have a "tyrant boss" inside your head, this breakdown reveals exactly how to shift that dynamic.In this episode, Joe and Brett analyze a rapid coaching session with a man who is a high-performer for others but frozen when it comes to his own business. They uncover how "stories" about perfectionism keep us stuck, and why trying to be a "good provider" can actually stop you from doing the work. As the man works with Joe to peel back the layers of what's causing his procrastination, Brett and Joe dive deeper into the topic of procrastination, dissecting the root causes that cause us to freeze when we wish to act and paths forward for reframing both how to approach and to view procrastination.They discuss:The idea of procrastinator as an identitySelf-judgement, perfectionism, and shameThe emotional roots of procrastinationHow to dissolve stucknessPractical ways to approach procrastinationSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community! Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudsonBrett on X: @airkistlerAOA on X: @artofaccompVisit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.comWe invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're doing “everything right” — eating better, trying to be consistent — but you keep ending up back where you started.That's not a discipline issue. That's a belief issue.In this episode, we're uncovering the thoughts, emotions, and identity patterns that keep you from fully stepping into your hot-girl energy. You'll learn how to recognize the beliefs that keep you small, and start shifting into the version of you who shows up effortlessly — without self-sabotage.✨ Listen now to release what's not serving you and rewire the thoughts that shape your results.

We hear it all the time: “Get uncomfortable.”But what if discomfort isn't the key to growth? What if the real issue is familiarity?In this solo episode, Paul explores how staying stuck in the familiar—even when it's painful—is the #1 reason people can't change. Whether it's relationships, routines, or recurring patterns, your brain will always choose the known over the unknown… until you choose differently.

We hear it all the time: “Get uncomfortable.”But what if discomfort isn't the key to growth? What if the real issue is familiarity?In this solo episode, Paul explores how staying stuck in the familiar—even when it's painful—is the #1 reason people can't change. Whether it's relationships, routines, or recurring patterns, your brain will always choose the known over the unknown… until you choose differently.

199. I ask a simple question: Is your routine helping you or holding you back? After my dog Bentley was attacked by an off-leash dog, my trainer Gia suggested something counterintuitive—shake up the routine. The result? More calm, more confidence, and a creative surge for both of us. In today's episode, I share how intentional unpredictability can unlock energy, clarity, and a refreshed leadership identity. In this episode, I share: Why routines soothe the nervous system—and when they become cages instead of containers Four subtle signs your routine is quietly holding you back How one small, conscious change can ignite fresh energy, creativity, and confidence The difference between joy and the dopamine hit of achievement (and why it matters) Try this: Change one thing—time of your walk/coffee, your desk placement, or your morning practice order—and notice what your body tells you. Resource mentioned: The free Energy Audit to see what's fueling vs. draining you so you can lead with clarity and ease. Grab it at brendawinkle.com/audit. Looking for support for you and your dog? Go give my trainer, Gia, a follow. She's on all the platforms as Thinking Canine. I'm not an afiiliate, just a loyal client. Facebook, Instagram, and she's also on TikTok. If this lands, share it with a friend and leave a quick review—thank you for helping more ambitious leaders trust their intuition and lead with freedom.

Ever feel like life just feels… flat - even when, on paper, nothing is wrong? In the finale of our 5-part High-Functioning Burnout Exposed series with Awaken the Muse, Natalie, Alexi Panos and Emily Gallagher dig into numbness, stuckness, and the urge to burn it all down. You'll discover why flatness is actually a signal of misalignment, how to tune into your inner GPS, and the small shifts that bring you back online without overhauling your entire life. You'll learn a simple self-audit to spot what needs to shift, how to create breathing room when your to-do list never ends, and what it really looks like to design your days with more aliveness, joy, and ease. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 When numbness and avoidance take over 01:55 Stuckness as a signal: what your inner GPS is telling you 03:20 Numb isn't nothing: why flatness is still information 05:27 Do you really need to blow up your life? 06:52 The self-audit: what to add in, what to let go of 08:34 Designing instead of reacting: subtle shifts that create energy 12:12 The 80/20 Reset: Creating space when your list never ends  15:24 The real reason change never sticks until you change you 17:10 Gentle discipline: 3–5 minute daily practices that nurture presence RESOURCES + LINKS Click Here To Join Soft Success: A Free Live Masterclass Experience Taking Place On September 24th To End High-Functioning Burnout And Redefine Success On Your Terms. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We'll Send You Natalie's 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

Morgan Falls is the founder of MJF Co, who helps women build irresistible brands and leverage their unique "IT factor" to create both money and impact without sacrificing authenticity.Through her coaching programs, Morgan guides clients to stand out online and achieve their business goals while maintaining their sanity and staying true to themselves.Now, Morgan's journey from struggling with anxiety and victim mentality to creating a thriving coaching business demonstrates the transformative power of clarity and vision.And while helping others find what they truly want, she's showing women how to step into their "bad bitch era" and create a life and business aligned with their deepest desires.Here's where to find more:Morganjfalls.com@morganjfalls________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Send JKO a Text MessageHave you ever felt spiritually stuck? Do you feel as if your prayers are dry and your heart is distant? Is your self talk shame and guilt filled? This episode is for you.Nuggets of wisdom in this episode What spiritual “stuckness” feels likeThe difference between performance and presence in your faith walkEncouragement and a prayer for women feeling numb, distant, or wearyKey scriptures: Isaiah 43:2, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 46:10, Romans 8:35-39 ReferencesElevation Worship & Maverick City's “Jireh” Support the show If Messy Can't Stop Her blesses or inspires you, please consider supporting it at supportmessycantstopher.buzzsprout.com. Thank you for being part of this journey. If you would love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here to let me know. Thank you so much for listening. Music Credit: https://indiefy.me/wanted-carter

Hello listeners…we're re-releasing one of our favorite Big Brains episodes—an incredibly insightful conversation with psychologist Adam Alter. If you've ever felt stuck in your life or career, this episode offers practical strategies and surprising science to help you move forward. From why your best ideas might come after you feel like giving up, to what Netflix can teach us about breaking through inertia, this episode is packed with revelations. We'll be back with brand-new episodes starting in August—also, check out our new YouTube page where you can now watch video versions of Big Brains.

I want to talk about questions—not the ones other people ask you, but the ones you ask yourself.You see, I've always been someone who reflects. But I haven't always been someone who asks better questions. For a long time, I asked myself things like:“Why can't I figure this out?”“What's wrong with me?”“Why isn't this working?”And you know what those kinds of questions get you? Shame. Frustration. Stuckness.But when I started learning how to ask more empowering questions—curious questions, compassionate questions, honest questions—things began to shift.Because here's the truth:❝ The quality of your life is shaped by the quality of the questions you ask yourself. ❞So today, I'm sharing with you the 10 best questions I've ever asked myself.These are the ones I return to, time and time again. The ones that helped me pivot careers, launch this podcast, leave jobs, take risks, say no, say yes, and become more me in the process.So grab a journal if you want. Or just sit back, listen in, and see which one lands for you.Let's dive in.Join Thrive: ⁠https://leadingyourself.my.canva.site/thrive2025⁠

Follow the show:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Everywhere else In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm getting personal and talking about a mindset trap I know so many working moms fall into: feeling stuck—and doing nothing about it. I share my own experience of being caught in a “not enough” loop, waking up at 3am with anxiety, knowing exactly what to do to get out of it, but still... not doing it. This episode isn't about learning something new—it's about finally using what you already know. If you've been spinning your wheels, overwhelmed and telling yourself “this is just a season,” this episode will hit home—and help you break the cycle. Topics in this episode:Why awareness alone isn't enough to get unstuck The real reason we don't take action (hint: it's not time or money) A 3-step framework to shift out of stuckness starting today A candid look at my own “not enough” mindset spiral How to build belief in your next-level dream (and start living it now)Show Notes & References:You can watch this episode on YouTube! Check it out by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZA5JKXYxjCMqodh4wxPBg Book a free breakthrough call here: https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book Learn more about Ambitious & Balanced here: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Download the Free Daily Kickstart tool: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Enjoying the podcast?Make sure you don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where ever you listen to podcasts. Leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.

If you've been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or inconsistent, this episode is your wake-up call.What if the reason you're stuck isn't a mindset problem… but a nervous system one? In this deeply validating solo episode, Leah Davidson explores how procrastination, avoidance, and “invisible resistance” are often signs of a protective nervous system, not personal failure.From ghosting your own business to endlessly “preparing” but never acting, Leah shares powerful insights on how shame, fear, and dysregulation keep you small, and how to reclaim momentum safely, one small step at a time.Whether you're an overwhelmed parent, frozen entrepreneur, or helper who can't seem to help yourself—this episode will help you reframe your “stuckness” and offer a gentler, more effective path forward.⸻⏱ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: When “cleaning the junk drawer” means something deeper02:00 – What's really behind feeling stuck03:25 – Fear masked as logic: the subtle signs04:40 – Shame's quiet whispers and protective disguise05:52 – The “roommate” analogy for your nervous system08:10 – The myth of perfection in healing work10:25 – Real-life examples: coach, parent, student, executive12:57 – Stuckness ≠ laziness: it's protection13:45 – Step 1: Curiosity over criticism14:45 – Step 2: Get specific about the emotional fear16:09 – Step 3: Regulate before action17:10 – The Safety Sequence in practice17:58 – Step 4: Start with the smallest possible step19:00 – Step 5: Find your people, especially in messy moments20:00 – Is it resistance—or redirection?21:20 – Sustainable change happens at the speed of safety22:10 – Regulate. Act. Repeat.⸻

In today's episode I'm doing something I've never done before, and giving you access to an episode from my secret podcast.ACCESS THE ENTIRE SECRET PODCAST HERE: https://thehumandesignpodcast.supercast.comIf you didn't know, a while ago I started a secret podcast that's only available to paid subscribers. It's a voice-note-style, behind the scenes transmission of messages I'd normally send to my best friend.It's a voice note from my pocket, from real-time moments and breakthroughs in the supermarket, the car, walking the lighthouse and most commonly just after my tea ceremonies.It's reflections on manifestation, business, human design, identity shifts, and even the moments that make me laugh out loud or question everything.It's become my journal in motion. And it's now 40+ episodes deep.I hope you enjoy this. You can join the full version for just $7/month here.No filters. No polished production.Just real-time insight, breakthroughs, and a look behind the curtain of living a soul-led life.This is your invitation.Big love,MxxSupport the show

In this video, I unpack the myth of laziness—especially how it shows up for people with ADHD. If you've ever told yourself, “I'm just lazy,” or felt frustrated by your inability to take action, this is for you.We'll walk through my "Am I Lazy?" Flowchart, a simple self-coaching tool that helps you identify what's really getting in the way—whether it's mental fatigue, lack of clarity, or overwhelm—and figure out how to move forward. Spoiler alert: laziness isn't the answer. Stuckness usually is.✅ Learn how to get curious (not critical) ✅ Find practical ways to get unstuck ✅ Rebuild trust in your ability to rest, prioritize, and take action

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Send us a textYou're not behind.But you do need to shift this one belief if you're serious about stepping into the life God's calling you to.In this episode, I'm exposing the inner lies that keep Christian women stuck—spinning in shame, waiting for clarity, and wondering if they missed their window. Using biblical wisdom (Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 4, James 2) and neuroscience-backed insight on identity and neuroplasticity, I'll show you exactly how to rewire your thoughts and get back into faith-led motion.You'll walk away knowing:✅ Why “feeling behind” is a trap from culture—not Christ ✅ 3 lies you must reject if you want breakthrough ✅ How Scripture + science confirm the power of small steps ✅ Why motion builds belief—and not the other way around

Overthinking. Scattered focus. No idea where to start. This episode is your cue to reset. Whether you are overwhelmed or just feeling off track, you will walk away with clarity, direction, and renewed energy to move your coaching business forward. Expect lightbulb moments, gentle mindset shifts, and practical insight that actually sticks. Stop spinning your wheels. Start with one thing.Listen now and get unstuck. Listen to Small Business Talk for Coaches episode 299 now.Support the show: https://smallbusinesstalk.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facing the truth about our shortcomings can be painful. So we avoid it. But by doing so, we end up trapped, unable to grow and make progress. What's the solution? In this week's Gospel story, Jesus shows us how to find a healthy balance between self-denial and self-love. This is the fifth installment in our sermon series on "Women Who Shaped Our Faith -- Six Powerful Gospel Stories."

In this solo episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna kicks off the first of a new series called Stuck Shorts. Each week, Deanna will share one bite-sized, actionable, and totally doable strategy for getting unstuck—and how to use it on your own stuck to unstuck journey.This week, Deanna shares one of the easiest and most accessible—but still extremely helpful!—tools in her getting unstuck toolbox. And all you need to get started? Your voice. If you get stuck in nervous system dysregulation, this is a tip you will not want to miss!Stay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. To get involved with the show, fill out our listener survey or send us a message.And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck.****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

What if God wanted to say something to you, but you weren't able to hear it? Or you heard it, but misconstrued it? Last Sunday we celebrated Easter. This Sunday we'll look at something that happened to Simon Peter soon after the resurrection of Jesus that rocked his world. God said something unbelievable to Peter, and he almost refused to obey. From Peter's experience, we'll learn something very important about how to hear the voice of God in our lives.

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This week, we're bringing you Deanna's recent appearance on The Breakout podcast. During this episode, Deanna chats with hosts and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther on what it means to be stuck—and, more importantly, how we can break out of stuckness and find the forward momentum we need to step into the next version of ourselves and our lives. Want more from The Breakout? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Stay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. To get involved with the show, fill out our listener survey or send us a message.And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck.****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by -- or like some aspect of life is passing you by? This Sunday we'll explore a Bible passage that offers us insight into how to respond in those moments, as we continue our study of the life of Joseph.

Join the waiting list for The Holistic Career Change Group ProgramFeeling stuck in an endless cycle of excitement followed by procrastination in your career change journey? This episode reveals the hidden psychological mechanism keeping you trapped. We explore why your resistance to change isn't about laziness or poor time management—it's serving a deeper purpose you might not even recognize.Every time you promise yourself this will be the week you make progress on your new career path, only to find yourself making excuses days later, you're experiencing an inner conflict between parts of yourself that want growth and parts that need safety. This tug-of-war consumes enormous energy, leaving you exhausted despite taking little action.The solution isn't more willpower or better time management techniques. Instead, we need to uncover what emotional payoffs you're receiving from staying stuck. Are you protecting a familiar identity? Avoiding potential rejection? Meeting connection needs through current relationships? Once you identify these hidden benefits, you can find healthier ways to meet the same needs while still moving forward.I share some journaling prompts to help you uncover your specific emotional payoffs and offer alternative strategies to meet those same needs in ways that support rather than hinder your growth:What specific aspects of your current situation feel most challenging or uncomfortable?How long has this pattern been present in your life?What previous attempts have you made to change this situation?How does staying in this situation reinforce your identity or how you see yourself?Are there any aligned choices your current situation gives you "permission" to make?How might your current situation be protecting you from something you fear?What might feel safer about remaining in discomfort than stepping into growth?How does your current situation connect you to important people in your life?What family or generational patterns might you be participating in through your current circumstances?What needs are being met through your current situation, where you remain Enjoying this episode? Send me a text & share what you're resonating with!———

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“You can't think your way out of a body problem…You have to address what's happening in the body and the brain before you can actually take those steps forward”. Deanna DeBara knows all about feeling “stuck”. And, if you're a human navigating life right now, you probably do too. Being stuck is that odd sense of not wanting to stay where you are, but not being able to – or knowing how to – move forward. It's something that many of us think about as being an individual feeling, but Deanna wants us to know that it's actually a foundational human experience.After experiencing stuckness at many points in her life, Deanna learned that being stuck isn't just an emotional state. It actually has physiological connections, and there's much more to it than a lack of motivation. So she decided it was time to start a bigger conversation about what being stuck is actually about. And that's when she launched her fascinating podcast, Season of Stuck. In this episode of The Breakout, Deanna helps us dive into what being stuck really means, and what you can do about itAbout Deanna deBaraDeanna is a writer and the host of Season of Stuck.Connect with DeannaDeanna on LinkedInSeason of Stuck websiteYouTube channelAbout The BreakoutThe Breakout is the hit podcast hosted by human resources and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther. The founders of Abbracci Group, a results-driven coaching, HR Management and consulting firm, Keri and Kelly are laser-focused on getting the best out of people. They launched The Breakout in early 2023 to find the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making change, and since then the show has charted #1 in self-improvement, #1 in education, and #7 in all podcasts. From huge transformations to quiet shifts, The Breakout highlights why every change matters. At Abbracci Group, Keri and Kelly offer a four-step coaching process to help you increase your self-awareness, break out of expectations, and live life on your terms.Books by Keri and Kelly:Whatever the Hell You Want The Way of the HR WarriorConnect with Kelly and KeriInstagram - @thebreakoutpod The Breakout on FacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week of Season of Stuck is a bit different. In this episode, Deanna shares some vulnerable insights about what's going on in her life and how it's impacting her (spoiler alert: she's dealing with some serious stuckness)—and why extending grace and compassion to ourselves in hard moments is so important. This episode isn't as planned out or structured as other episodes, but it's an honest reflection of Deanna's current experience—and her hope is that her vulnerability will help someone else that's experiencing a hard moment be a little nicer to themselves. We'll be back with our usual programming next week!Stay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. To get involved with the show, fill out our listener survey or send us a message.And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

This week, I'm excited to welcome Ben Orlin to the show to discuss his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language. Ben is a math educator, writer, and the creator of Math with Bad Drawings, a blog and book series that makes math more accessible, humorous, and relatable. His latest book approaches mathematics as a language—one that everyone can learn, even those who've struggled with it in the past.In this conversation, we cover: Math as a Language: Ben explains how understanding math as a form of communication can help break down barriers to learning and make it more intuitive. Where Students Get Stuck: Ben shares key moments where people tend to disconnect from math, such as fractions and algebra, and offers insights on how to reframe those challenges. The Concept of Stuckness: Drawing from his teaching experience, Ben discusses how learning to sit with and work through being “stuck” is crucial not just in math but in any problem-solving endeavor. Breaking the Math Stigma: Many people carry negative experiences with math from school. Ben talks about how reframing math through storytelling, humor, and play can make it more engaging and approachable. Curiosity as a Learning Tool: Instead of focusing on getting the “right” answer, Ben emphasizes how curiosity and exploration can make math more enjoyable and meaningful. Ben's work challenges the idea that math is only for “math people” and instead presents it as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and deeper understanding. Whether you've loved math or avoided it at all costs, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to engage with numbers in a more human way.Learn more about Ben and his work at MathWithBadDrawings.com and follow him on social media @MathWithBadDrawings. Math for English Majors is available now wherever books are sold. If you've ever felt intimidated by math, this conversation is for you!Connect with Erik: LinkedIn  Facebook  Bluesky This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, I'm excited to welcome Ben Orlin to the show to discuss his new book, Math for English Majors: A Human Take on the Universal Language. Ben is a math educator, writer, and the creator of Math with Bad Drawings, a blog and book series that makes math more accessible, humorous, and relatable. His latest book approaches mathematics as a language—one that everyone can learn, even those who've struggled with it in the past. In this conversation, we cover: Math as a Language: Ben explains how understanding math as a form of communication can help break down barriers to learning and make it more intuitive. Where Students Get Stuck: Ben shares key moments where people tend to disconnect from math, such as fractions and algebra, and offers insights on how to reframe those challenges. The Concept of Stuckness: Drawing from his teaching experience, Ben discusses how learning to sit with and work through being “stuck” is crucial not just in math but in any problem-solving endeavor. Breaking the Math Stigma: Many people carry negative experiences with math from school. Ben talks about how reframing math through storytelling, humor, and play can make it more engaging and approachable. Curiosity as a Learning Tool: Instead of focusing on getting the “right” answer, Ben emphasizes how curiosity and exploration can make math more enjoyable and meaningful. Ben's work challenges the idea that math is only for “math people” and instead presents it as a tool for creativity, problem-solving, and deeper understanding. Whether you've loved math or avoided it at all costs, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to engage with numbers in a more human way. Learn more about Ben and his work at MathWithBadDrawings.com and follow him on social media @MathWithBadDrawings. Math for English Majors is available now wherever books are sold. If you've ever felt intimidated by math, this conversation is for you! Connect with Erik: LinkedIn  Facebook  Bluesky This Podcast is Powered By: Descript Descript 101 Castmagic Ecamm Podpage Rodecaster Pro Top Productivity Books List Make sure to support the show by checking out the sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Deanna sits down with Stephanie Cyr, an attorney, educator, and personal safety expert. During their conversation, Deanna and Stephanie explore how concerns about personal safety can leave women feeling stuck—and how empowerment-based self-defense can help them feel more confident and in control. From workplace dynamics to social situations, Stephanie shares practical insights on recognizing red flags, trusting your intuition, and taking actionable steps to protect yourself in any environment.Tune in to learn about:What self-defense really means—and why it's about so much more than physical protectionHow to recognize red flags in different environments—and how to address themThe critical role of intuition in personal safety (and why you should always trust it)Ways to document and address safety concerns in professional settingsHow taking small, sustainable steps can help you feel more empowered and less stuckThoughts from the episode:"Self-defense is anything you say, think, do or believe to be safe.""Listen to your intuition. It's never wrong...sometimes we have to give ourselves permission to [listen to it].""It's better to offend someone than it is to put yourself in a situation that's potentially unsafe."About the guest: Stephanie Cyr (NBC-HWC) is the founder of PowerUp Moves, a personal development program focused on establishing and improving healthy safety habits. As Faculty Lecturer of Personal Defense at San Francisco State University, she developed the first University Accredited Minor Degree in Empowerment Self Defense. She is also the author of The PowerUp Moves Notebook, an interactive empowerment self-defense higher education textbook. With her background as both an attorney and educator, Stephanie brings a unique perspective to personal safety education, emphasizing both physical and emotional aspects of self-defense.Connect with Stephanie:On the web:PowerUp MovesOn social media:Instagram: @powerupmovesStay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. To get involved with the show, join our community, The Unstuck Collective, fill out our listener survey or send us a message.And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

On today's episode, Deanna reflects on 2024 and shares tips for navigating stuckness in 2025—courtesy of past Season of Stuck guests.Wishing you a very happy (and unstuck!) New Year!Stay connected with Season of Stuck:Want more insights on how to make your journey from stuck to unstuck? Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts; you can catch new episodes every Tuesday.Want to make sure you never miss an episode? Visit seasonofstuck.com to get episodes delivered to your inbox. To get involved with the show, fill out our listener survey or send us a message.And for even more stuck-related content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @seasonofstuck****DISCLAIMER**** Season of Stuck is for general information only and should not be considered health, financial, or any other type of professional advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on Season of Stuck is not an endorsement. We do not verify the accuracy of the information that guests present. Adult language may be present. Our producer and host disclaim any liability arising out of your reliance on Season of Stuck. Please note that we may receive a commission should you choose to purchase any product or service using our website link to the products, services, and links featured on Season of Stuck and/or in related properties (including seasonofstuck.com and email communications).

Welcome back to the show this week. I'm giving you another chapter from one of my books. Fierce Faith. Fierce Faith is very close to my heart because it's my book on helping women overcome fear, anxiety, and worry.  So today, we're going to talk about how to overcome the fear of the future, avoid becoming stuck, and stop catastrophizing our future. I want to give you a battle plan to fight fear.    Timestamps: (03:19) - I've Been There, Felt That —How to Conquer Fear of the Future  (10:03) - Escaping the Wilderness of Stuckness  (22:22) - Say Goodbye to Future Catastrophizing (29;30) - Craft Your Battle Plan: Asking yourself the “right thinking” questions    Links to great things we discussed - Podcast:  Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry, and Overcoming Anxiety Create a Course Alli Worthington on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio   Hope you loved this episode!  Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli

Today's episode covers being creatively stuck and how to tackle our stuckness.Monthly Healing Community - Discount Code: INNERCHILD Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership