Stuck Not Broken Podcast
1) What to do When Your Partner Cycles Between Shutdown and Fight
When your spouse is dysregulated, shut down, or lashing out in anger—what's really happening? And more importantly, what can YOU do about it?In this episode, I break down:✓ The biological difference b...Show More
2) AI Therapists Are Coming in 2026 And I'm Not Sure That's Good
Two years ago, I said AI couldn't replace therapists. I was wrong—about the technology, anyway. In late 2025, AI can now see you, hear your voice, and remember everything you say. But just because it ...Show More
3) Announcing the Self-Regulation Coach AI App
Have you ever wished for a daily guide on your nervous system regulation journey? One that offers structure without being overwhelming, and personalized support without the need for intensive coaching...Show More
4) Pendulation: Why Some Regulate Naturally & Some Don't
Is nervous system regulation a natural skill or a conscious effort? In this episode, we delve into the skill of pendulation—the mindful shift between safety and defense—and explore why it appears effo...Show More
5) Why You Feel Drained After Therapy (and How to Fix it)
Have you ever left a therapy session feeling completely wiped out, as if you've run a marathon you didn't train for? It's a common experience, but it isn't the goal of effective therapy. That feeling ...Show More
6) The Way You Understand & Manage Emotions is WRONG (Here's What To Do Instead)
Justin Sunseri challenges the widely accepted (and often ineffective) ways we understand and manage our emotions. He makes a bold claim: the common wisdom you've been taught about your feelings is lik...Show More
The Way You Understand & Manage Emotions is WRONG (Here's What To Do Instead)
15:15 | Sep 1st, 2025
7) Polyvagal Approach to Shame and Anger & How to Not Use Pendulation
Unlock a deeper understanding of shame, anger, and the polyvagal theory in this episode! Justin Sunseri answers a listener’s question about navigating difficult emotions, pendulation, and the importan...Show More
8) Safety First: Why Prescribed "Trauma Exercises" Can Backfire
A viewer asked about TRE exercises that seemed to help with anxiety but left them feeling numb and disconnected. In this episode, I break down what might have gone wrong and why I take a fundamentally...Show More
9) Self-Regulation & Mindful Breathing: What if it Was Easier?
Feeling overwhelmed by complex breathing techniques and counting methods? In this episode, I share why your body already knows how to breathe—and why trusting that natural process might be more effect...Show More
10) 3 Strategies to Reduce Overhwhelm and Get Stuff Done
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? I share three practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and finally get things done. Learn how to find safety, soften your defensive state, and take small, almos...Show More