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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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  • Spirituality

    and explore the intersection of spirituality and psychology, emphasizing that spirituality isn't confined to religion but encompasses any connection to something greater. Britt explains that true healing requires addressing psychological, somatic, and spiritual dimensions. This holistic approach ensures that every level of injury is met with an equal level of healing 1.

    Spirituality is where you get connected. But spirituality, ifs also who you take your orders from. And so, for most of the Fawn response is a type of spirituality where I believe if I people, please. I am now bowing to this.

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    Mark adds that integrating these parts of ourselves allows us to be fully present, moving beyond trauma loops and dissociation 2.

       

    Truth

    Britt emphasizes the importance of a commitment to reality for mental health, a concept she attributes to M. Scott Peck. This commitment involves embracing one's truth, even when it's uncomfortable, as a foundation for personal growth and authentic relationships 3.

    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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    She also discusses the challenging process of making positive changes, noting that it often feels worse before it feels better. This discomfort is a necessary part of breaking free from old patterns and addictions 4.

       

    Authenticity

    Living authentically is a recurring theme in Britt's approach to healing. She stresses that adulthood and taking responsibility for one's life are crucial steps in this journey. Embracing adulthood means owning your decisions and actions, which can be incredibly liberating 5.

    No one's coming to save you. Awesome. That means that you are now empowered to the degree you can to now own your life.

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    Mark and Britt agree that authenticity starts with a commitment to one's truth, which is essential for building meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life 3.

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