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Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Unstuck is a compassionate narrative podcast hosted by Kimberly Mercer, designed to help listeners navigate the complex terrain of mental health and personal growth. Through intimate storytelling and expert insights, the show offers a safe space for reflection, helping you find clarity when life feels overwhelming or stagnant. Each episode delivers emotional resonance and practical wisdom, guiding you toward a more balanced and motivated state of mind.
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Episodes
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Overwhelmed by Open Offices? How to Find Quiet in the Noise | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer addresses the pervasive issue of sensory overload in modern open-plan offices. If you find yourself feeling…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Finding Peace in Being Forgotten by Society | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound relief and freedom found in letting go of the societal pressure to be seen, known, and…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why We Lie To Keep The Peace: The Weight of Family Secrets | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the heavy psychological toll of family secrets and the exhausting performance required to keep the…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Heavy Secret Keeping You Stuck: Protecting Family Image | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound psychological burden of protecting family image through silence and secrecy. This guide…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When the Guide Betrays You: Healing from Mentorship Trauma | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound and often unspoken pain of mentorship trauma, addressing those who have experienced betrayal by a guide, teacher…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Anger Is Just Fear in Disguise | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the psychological concept that anger is often a secondary emotion masking deeper, more vulnerable…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Grieving the Life You Didn't Live: Finding Peace in Letting Go | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound and often unspoken grief associated with 'grieving the life you didn't live.' This is…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Exhaustion of Being 'Too Much' and Not Enough in Safe Spaces | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound exhaustion that comes from masking your true self in spaces meant to be safe, inclusive, and supportive. Host…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Panic of Turning Thirty Without a Plan | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the 'quiet panic' of turning thirty without a clear plan or societal validation. This episode is…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Body Changes: Grief, Identity & Finding Ground | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound and often unspoken grief that accompanies sudden changes in physical health, chronic illness, or disability. Host…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Who Are You When No One Is Watching: Finding Yourself Outside Romance | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound and often overlooked topic of discovering your true identity outside of romantic…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Rage of Wasted Potential: Reclaiming Your Life | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the heavy, quiet anger that arises when you realize the life you were promised never arrived. Host Kimberly Mercer addresses…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Grief With No Expiration Date: How to Live When You’re Still Missing Them | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck, hosted by Kimberly Mercer, offers a compassionate guide to navigating grief that has no expiration date. It is designed for anyone who…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Sibling Fights Addiction: Loving Without Losing Yourself | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound emotional complexity of loving a sibling with addiction, offering a compassionate guide for family members who…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why You Push People Away: The Fear of Intimacy Disguised as Independence | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the complex psychology behind hyper-independence and why many high-achieving individuals push people…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Healing from the Betrayal of a Mentor: When the Guide Leaves You | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound emotional impact of betrayal by a mentor. This guide is for anyone who has experienced…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Grocery Store Breakdown: Why Public Tears Are Okay | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the vulnerability and relief of crying in public spaces, specifically using the relatable scenario of…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Letting Go of the Hope Your Ex Returns (When It Hurts Most) | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck offers a compassionate guide to letting go of the hope that your ex will return, specifically designed for those trapped in the…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Courage of Admitting You Failed (And Why It’s Beautiful) | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound beauty and courage found in admitting failure. This conversation is designed for anyone…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Grocery Store Breakdown: Finding Grace in Public Tears | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the intense vulnerability and shame that often accompany public emotional breakdowns, using the…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why Your Messiest Moments Are Actually Your Most Beautiful | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the transformative power of vulnerability and why embracing your messiest moments is essential for…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Empathy Becomes a Leak: Healing Boundary Erosion | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the critical distinction between healthy empathy and boundary erosion, a common trap for highly…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Forgiving Yourself Is the Hardest Work: Letting Go of Past Mistakes | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound and often difficult journey of self-forgiveness. Many people struggle with the concept…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why It Hurts When They Win: Healing from Bully Envy | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the complex and often hidden emotion of bully envy, helping listeners understand why it hurts when someone who mistreated them…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Feeling Like a Stranger at the Table: Imposter Syndrome in Family | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the complex and often painful experience of imposter syndrome within family dynamics. Many…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Freedom of Being Forgotten by Society | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound liberation found in being forgotten by society. This conversation is designed for…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Burden: Carrying Secrets to Save Face | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the heavy, silent exhaustion of carrying family secrets to maintain a facade of perfection. This…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Control Becomes a Cage: Finding Peace in the Letting Go | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the paradoxical nature of control and how our desperate need to manage every aspect of life often…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Why You’re Stuck: How to Tolerate Not Being Right | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the counterintuitive concept of tolerating not being right as a pathway to mental peace and deeper…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Reconnecting With Old Mentors: The Awkwardness of Asking for Help | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound anxiety and vulnerability involved in reaching out to former mentors. If you have ever…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Heavy Silence: Why Carrying a Secret Diagnosis Drains You | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound exhaustion that comes from carrying a secret health diagnosis. Host Kimberly Mercer examines why hiding medical…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Who Are You When No One Is Watching? Finding Identity Outside Romance | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound question: Who are you when no one is watching? This episode is designed for individuals…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Letting Go of the Hope He Comes Back: Finding Peace in the Empty Space | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck, hosted by Kimberly Mercer, offers a compassionate guide for anyone struggling to let go of the hope that an ex-partner will return. It…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When They Say You’re Crazy: Healing from Gaslighting by Friends & Partners | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the insidious and often invisible nature of gaslighting within close relationships, specifically addressing how friends and…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Grieving the Life You Didn't Choose: Healing from a Lost Dream Career | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound and often unspoken grief associated with abandoning a dream career or professional…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Holding On Hurts: Recognizing When Your Need for Control Is Causing Harm | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the exhausting cycle of control and how our need to manage every variable often causes more harm than…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Reality Is Denied: Healing from Gaslighting by Loved Ones | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound psychological impact of gaslighting by loved ones, offering a compassionate guide to…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Letting Go of the Hope That Your Boss Will Change | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck addresses the profound emotional exhaustion caused by holding onto the hope that a toxic or incompetent boss will eventually change…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Family Wants One Life But You Want Another | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound emotional complexity of choosing a personal path that diverges from family expectations…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Pet Outlived Its Use: Loving the Unproductive | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the complex, often unspoken grief of caring for an aging or chronically ill pet. Host Kimberly Mercer addresses the 'quiet…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Anger Is Just Fear in a Tough Coat: Recognizing the Mask | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the psychological connection between anger and fear, revealing how rage often serves as a protective…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Empty Space Where Their Paws Used To Be: Grieving the Witness of Your Life | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck, hosted by Kimberly Mercer, offers a compassionate guide to navigating the profound grief of losing a pet. It addresses the unique…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Quiet Terror of Showing Up Again: Reentering Social Life | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck explores the profound and often paralyzing anxiety that accompanies reentering social life after a period of isolation, burnout, or…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
The Grief of Unwritten Books: Making Peace With Your Unfulfilled Potential | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the profound and often unspoken grief associated with unwritten books, unfinished art, and…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Your Boss Erases Reality: Processing Gaslighting Anger | Unstuck
This episode of Unstuck addresses the profound psychological impact of workplace gaslighting, specifically when a boss denies reality to manipulate employees…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
Finding Ground When the World Spins: The Comfort of Routine in Chaos | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the vital role of routine in managing mental health during times of global and personal chaos. This…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Control Hurts: Letting Go of the Strings You Hold Too Tight | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the exhausting and often harmful nature of excessive control in mental health and personal growth…
- Unstuck: Mental Health, Motivation & Moving Forward
When Their Stability Feels Like Your Failure: Navigating Envy Without Shame | Unstuck
In this episode of Unstuck, host Kimberly Mercer explores the complex and often shameful emotion of envy, specifically focusing on the pain felt when a former…