Breaking the Chains of Stuckness: Unveiling the Science of Stuck with Britt Frank. EP43

We Are Already Free

Are you tired of feeling stuck, lazy, or letting self-doubt hold you back? In this episode, our guest Britt Frank reveals the shocking truths about laziness, addiction, and trauma that society fails to acknowledge. Prepare to challenge your beliefs and discover the path to getting very much unstuck!

Welcome back to We Are Already Free, the podcast helping down to earth seekers to embody their truth and live a beautiful life right now without waiting for all the external stuff to be just right for that to happen. I'm your host, Nathan Maingard, Breathwork Facilitator, Transformational Guide and Empowering Wordsmith, and it is an honor to be on this journey with you today. thank you for being here.

In today’s episode, we embark on a transformative exploration with Britt Frank, a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert. Gain invaluable insights into why laziness is not what it seems, how addiction can be a catalyst for profound change, and the path to finding meaning amidst the chaos. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to break free from limiting beliefs and live a life of joy and authenticity.

Britt Frank is author of the book The Science Of Stuck. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she’s taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work.

Born and raised in NY, Britt struggled for more than two decades with chemical and behavioural addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania (a compulsive desire to pull one’s hair), crazy-making relationships, and complex PTSD. Eventually she found her way out of that mess (with a lot of help and a brief stint in a religious cult) and became a therapist.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why laziness is a moral judgement for a physiological problem and how to discover the hidden gold in your laziness.
• The gripping story of Britt Frank’s journey from methamphetamines to finding meaning.
• The unspoken dangers of breathwork practices and why healing isn’t always the top priority.
• How trauma and grief intertwine and why understanding the difference is crucial.
• The number one factor in determining if your coach or therapist is trustworthy.
• And, near the end, a powerful insight on holding the tension of opposites.
• AND SO MUCH MORE...

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