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Published Jul 3, 2023

#294: You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Stuck with Britt Frank

Explore the transformative journey of overcoming feeling 'stuck' as psychotherapist Britt Frank shares insights on healing from trauma, embracing difficult truths, and the synergy of somatic and spiritual practices, alongside Mark Groves.
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  • Science of Stuck

    introduces the concept of being 'stuck' by explaining its psychological and physiological underpinnings. She emphasizes that behaviors often labeled as laziness or lack of motivation are actually freeze responses, rooted in our survival mechanisms. By removing the moral judgment from these behaviors, we can better understand and address them.

    The science of stuck in a nutshell is take the narrative that it's you off the table. Let's look at what you're getting from it. What are the benefits? And then we can find better ways to get those needs met.

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    and Britt discuss how recognizing the science behind being stuck can empower people to make changes in their lives 1 2.

       

    Micro Yeses

    Britt introduces the concept of 'micro yeses,' small, manageable steps that help individuals gradually get unstuck. She shares her personal experience with addiction and how tiny actions, like eating a spoonful of yogurt, played a crucial role in her recovery. These small steps are designed to be so minor that they don't trigger the nervous system's fight-or-flight response.

    Make your choice points so small. I call them micro yeses. That's my little sticky thing. Make them so a micro yes. Is the smallest thing you can do without your nervous system, like flipping out on you.

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    This approach helps people move forward without feeling overwhelmed by the magnitude of change 3 4.

       

    Accepting Truth

    Accepting difficult truths about oneself is crucial for personal growth, according to Britt. She shares her own journey of coming to terms with childhood trauma and how acknowledging these truths allowed her to move forward. This commitment to reality, no matter how painful, is essential for making decisions that are in alignment with one's true self.

    A commitment to your truth at all costs, and sometimes the cost is really high, but I don't think anything works without first and foremost a fundamental commitment to what's true about you, for you.

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    and Britt agree that facing these truths can lead to profound personal transformation 5 6.

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