In this episode of The Gently Used Human Podcast, Dr. Scott Lyons welcomes Britt Frank, licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck. Britt has dedicated her career to helping people break through their mental and emotional inertia by exploring how trauma, brain science, and emotional wellness intersect. With her approachable and humorous style, Britt offers deep insights into why we get stuck and how we can reclaim agency in our lives.
In this conversation, Britt not only explores why we get stuck but also shares actionable skills to move away from procrastination and self-sabotage. She introduces powerful strategies like using "micro-yeses" to overcome inertia, practical tools for grounding yourself, and methods for cultivating self-compassion to stay present in moments of challenge. Whether you're feeling stuck in personal growth, relationships, or habits, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Tune in to learn how to shift from being "insightfully stuck" to living with more clarity, choice, and peace!
Topics We Break Down:- Why we get stuck and the hidden benefits of staying in unhealthy patterns
- How to break free from the cycle of self-sabotage using "micro-yeses"
- The neuroscience of stuckness and why motivation alone isn’t enough
- Practical, actionable tools to overcome procrastination and create momentum
- How to cultivate self-compassion and stop self-abandoning in moments of pain
- The role of trauma in keeping us stuck and how to gently move through it
- Why we need to address both the positives and negatives in our lives for true emotional wellness
- Practical tools for creating an internal sense of "home" and stability within yourself
