by Justin Sunseri
Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to your trauma recovery process. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm. (Justin Sunseri, LMFT99147)
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April 4, 2025
<p>In this episode of 'Stuck Not Broken,' therapist and coach Justin Sunseri provides practical guidance on applying Polyvagal Theory to everyday life through validation and normalization techniques. Learn to bring compassion to your stuck defensive states through acknowledging and understanding your emotions and thoughts. Justin walks you through simple practices to help you live more calmly and connected. This episode includes skills practice and insights from the Unstucking Academy, making it an essential listen for anyone looking to improve their emotional resilience. Join us as we delve deeper into self-compassion and understanding through Polyvagal Theory.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Polyvagal Theory Application</p><p>01:32 Understanding Validation</p><p>06:52 Validation Practice</p><p>09:30 Introduction to Normalization</p><p>15:49 Normalization Practice</p><p>21:06 Conclusion and Next Steps</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members</p><p>🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess </p><p>🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro </p><p>🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books</p><p>🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0</p><p><strong>Crisis resources:</strong></p><ul><li>National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255</li><li>National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233</li><li>LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386</li><li>National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673</li><li>Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741</li><li>Call 911 for emergency</li></ul><br/><p>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.</p><p>Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).</p><p><strong>Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!</strong> 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.)</p>
March 29, 2025
<p>Justin dives into the second tip of understanding your polyvagal state - increasing passive safety cues via your environment. Learn how to better understand and implement passive safety cues in your home to enhance your sense of safety and relaxation. Discover practical, easy steps to create a Passive Safety Environment, focusing on scent, lighting, and physical space.</p><p>00:00 Intro to episode 250</p><p>01:05 Safety and the Brainstem</p><p>07:49 Lighting in the Passive Safety Environment</p><p>09:37 Physical Space in the Passive Safety Environment </p><p>10:54 Take one step today.</p><p>12:31 Foundations Subscription Offer & outro</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members</p><p>🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess </p><p>🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro </p><p>🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books</p><p>🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0</p><p><strong>Crisis resources:</strong></p><ul><li>National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255</li><li>National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233</li><li>LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386</li><li>National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673</li><li>Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741</li><li>Call 911 for emergency</li></ul><br/><p>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.</p><p>Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).</p><p><strong>Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!</strong> 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.)</p>
March 4, 2025
<p>Understand and identify your polyvagal primary and mixed states. This episode covers connection, escape, aggression, collapse, play, motivation, stillness, intimacy, freeze, and appeasement and fawn states. Start identifying your states today.</p><p>00:00 Intro: Apply your Polyvagal Knowledge</p><p>02:27 Do you feel like connecting?</p><p>04:30 Do you feel like escaping or aggressing?</p><p>05:56 Do you feel like collapsing?</p><p>07:35 Do you feel ready to have with someone else?</p><p>08:41 Do you feel motivated?</p><p>10:24 Do you feel reflective and mindful?</p><p>11:51 Do you want to connect with someone else?</p><p>13:51 Do you feel out of control or overwhelmed?</p><p>15:28 Do you placate or appease others?</p><p>17:05 stuck not broken outro</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members</p><p>🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess </p><p>🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro </p><p>🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books</p><p>🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0</p><p><strong>Crisis resources:</strong></p><ul><li>National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255</li><li>National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233</li><li>LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386</li><li>National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673</li><li>Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741</li><li>Call 911 for emergency</li></ul><br/><p>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.</p><p>Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).</p><p><strong>Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!</strong> 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.)</p>
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