The Science of Being Stuck: When It Helps and When It Hurts with Britt Frank
Key takeaways:
Stuckness isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system response designed to protect you.
Asking “Why am I like this?” often reinforces paralysis. Ask instead: “What small yes can I offer myself right now?”
Micro-yeses—tiny, manageable actions—help bypass overwhelm and gently re-engage the brain.
Your brain’s safety system (fight, flight, freeze) will override logic when it perceives a threat—even if that threat is emotional or invisible.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) shows us that even our most sabotaging behaviours come from protective parts with good intentions.
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