Stuck Not Broken – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Justin Sunseri shares an inspiring story from Macy to demonstrate effective self-regulation out of the Polyvagal state of shutdown. He explores Macy's experiences of navigating through states of immobilization—shutdown, freeze, and stillness—using music and movement to manage sympathetic activation. Justin also discusses why unexpected memories may pop into consciousness when practicing self-regulation.

00:00 Introduction to Self-Regulation Story

00:42 Macy's Experience with Shutdown and Freeze

01:11 Understanding Different States of Immobility

02:52 The Role of Safety in Self-Regulation

06:36 Macy's Journey to Mobilization

07:18 Welcoming Sympathetic Activation

08:41 Macy's Memory and Co-Regulation

09:11 Macy's Roundabout Memory

10:25 Understanding Self-Regulation

12:04 Present Moment Focus

14:52 Handling Sympathetic Activation

15:29 Upcoming Courses and Community

16:53 Invitation to Stucknaut Collective

18:05 Disclaimer

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📘 Stuck Not Broken: Book 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/snb1

Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess

Crisis resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233
• LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673
• Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741
• Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! When you do, you will immediately get the next episode as soon as it's available. What's better than having the next episode of SNB ready and waiting for you? (Nothing, that's what.)

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

Are you transitioning from a shutdown state to sympathetic mobilization? I address the common emotions of frustration, irritation, and anger as positive indicators of moving up the Polyvagal ladder.

01:32 Teagan's Journey: From Shutdown to Stillness

02:03 The Importance of Permitting Defensive States

03:29 Imagery and Irritation: Teagan's Experience

04:39 The Role of Fight Activation in Self-Regulation

07:41 Movement and Sympathetic Activation

09:31 Validating and Normalizing Fight Activation

11:00 Embracing Self-Compassion

11:20 Understanding Defensive States

12:27 Navigating Shutdown and Activation

13:57 The Role of Stillness in Self-Regulation

15:11 Managing Frustration and Anxiety

16:29 Sustaining Energy and Mobility

19:16 Harnessing Frustration for Growth

20:46 Invitation to the Stucknaut Collective

21:58 Disclaimer and Final Thoughts

📘 Stuck Not Broken: Book 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/snb1

Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess

Crisis resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233
• LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673
• Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741
• Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! When you do, you will immediately get the next episode as soon as it's available. What's better than having the next episode of SNB ready and waiting for you? (Nothing, that's what.)

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

I answer questions about self-regulation and our safety state - should we challenge the capacity of our distress tolerance? Will this help strengthen our vagal brake?

📘 Stuck Not Broken: Book 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/snb1

Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess

Crisis resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233
• LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673
• Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741
• Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

Safety cues: what they are and what they have to do with my newfound love of Swiss design!

Polyvagal One-Pagers - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare 

Building Safety Anchors -https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Polyvagal 101 Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/PVT101

Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

I recorded a dry run of a presentation I did for some high schoolers. I edited out the exercises I did with them as it wouldn't make sense in an audio only. You can watch the slides on YouTube and see the videos/music that I used. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/KhVRbPW5_6E 

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255

National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233

LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386

National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673

Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741

Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

A discussion with a few of my BSA students that attend the monthly Open Office Hour. Take one of my courses to join the monthly Q&A and discussion.

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/BSA

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

An answer to someone's question from my Building Safety Anchors discussion group.

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

Why do we get addicted to one thing vs another? An answer to a listener's question.

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency

This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

Answer to a listener's question.

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST

What is the difference between acting out and acting in? An answer to a listener's question.

Polyvagal 101 Virtual Class - https://www.justinlmft.com/pvt101 

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/bsa 

Website - https://www.justinlmft.com

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, webinars, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health sx. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California (#99147).

Mentioned in this episode:

Shutdown to Stillness Cohort 3

I can't wait to see you in Shutdown to Stillness cohort #3! To sign up, become a Total Access Member through the link below. https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess These are the dates and times for Cohort 3: - Wednesday, October 30, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 6, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 13, 3-4:30pm PST - Wednesday, November 20, 3-4:30pm PST