In this episode of The Trauma Educator Podcast, I’m joined by Britt Frank, licensed neuropsychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, keynote speaker, and author of The Science of Stuck and Align Your Mind. Britt’s work has been featured in NPR, The New York Times, New York Magazine, and Forbes, and she brings a refreshingly grounded, science-based perspective to what it really means to feel stuck.
Many people who have experienced trauma — especially complex trauma — know the feeling of being stuck in patterns, relationships, motivation, or identity. Britt challenges the idea that being stuck is a personal failure. Instead, she reframes stuckness as information and as something intelligent and workable rather than shameful.
We explore why anxiety can actually be a map out of stuckness, why there is no such thing as a lazy or unmotivated person, and how parts of ourselves we dislike or judge may be the very parts we need for healing. We also discuss parts work in romantic relationships, how to navigate conflict without self-abandonment, and why “feeling your feelings” doesn’t always create change on its own.
This conversation bridges neuroscience, parts work, and practical ideas, offering a compassionate and actionable way to move forward in moments you feel powerless and stuck.
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