INTRO -
In this episode, I tell you what the heck a Stucknaut is. Hint - it might be you!
My name is Justin Sunseri.
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that thinks the world needs a new paradigm for mental health.
Welcome to Stuck Not Broken.
DISCLAIMERS -
But before I get into things -put yourself first. I keep every episode as safe as I can, but just by the nature of the topics, you may experience some stuff come up. Take a break if you need to.
This podcast is not therapy, nor intended to be a replacement for therapy.
TOPIC - WHAT IS A STUCKNAUT?
It’s you. It’s me. It’s the audience of the Stuck Not Broken podcast.
I’ve wanted this for a while!
It’s those that are interested in PVT and the somatic elements of being human
ANS
For those that understand there is more to us than whether or not we are “mentally ill” or have a “chemical imbalance” or a “broken brain” or whatever
We understand there has to be more
That change is possible
TOPIC - BELIEFS OF THE STUCKNAUT
STUCK NOT BROKEN
Change is possible generally
A little can happen every day
Slow process
Not defective, not broken, not born a certain way
We become who we are based on many factors
Social, economic, religious, spiritual, familial, community, culture, upbringing, attachment, traumatized from things that did happen and also things that didn’t happen that should have happened
Fluidity of emotion, sensation, state, cognition, behavior
Noticing, being
We are these things and we are more
There is no mind/body duality outside of the limitations of language
We affect each other
Good or bad
We are individuals, but individuals that need and affect each other
True change comes through love, not force
Reason and not shame
There are not predetermined conclusions from being a Stucknaut
This is how we should:
Live
Behave
Think
Feel
Vote
Worship
The safety of our ANS will provide a container for these things
How we treat each other will look different, but come from safety
Anyone is welcome, despite color, creed, sex, gender, sexuality or ability…
Come to be a Stucknaut with all of you, even your hateful ideas and feelings
I think these will soften, become more...
A Stucknaut is welcoming, not rejecting
TOPIC - WORK IN PROGRESS
The concept is a work in progress
You’re a work in progress
Me too
There may be an ideal of a Stucknaut and I will flesh that out
But it comes down to the belief in being stuck and not broken
Change is possible
More happiness or connection
The stucknaut looks and acts differently, but they will ultimately come from love or be headed in that direction
Love for others
Love for the self
They know there is more within them
Just haven’t felt it or sustained it
It’s a process
You’re not alone on your journey, Dear Listener
If you’re this far in, you might be a Stucknaut
Listen to the next two to find out
We may need to be reminded of these things and that’s okay
A Stucknaut is not perfect, nor expected to be
THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!
I hope you’ve learned something new to help you climb your polyvagal ladder.
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Bye!
This podcast 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 in this podcast should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. More resources are available in the description of this episode and in the footer of justinlmft.com.
Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/
Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats