Are you transitioning from a shutdown state to sympathetic mobilization? I address the common emotions of frustration, irritation, and anger as positive indicators of moving up the Polyvagal ladder. 01:32 Teagan's Journey: From Shutdown to Stillness 02:03 The Importance of Permitting Defensive States 03:29 Imagery and Irritation: Teagan's Experience 04:39 The Role of Fight Activation in Self-Regulation 07:41 Movement and Sympathetic Activation 09:31 Validating and Normalizing Fight Activation 11:00 Embracing Self-Compassion 11:20 Understanding Defensive States 12:27 Navigating Shutdown and Activation 13:57 The Role of Stillness in Self-Regulation 15:11 Managing Frustration and Anxiety 16:29 Sustaining Energy and Mobility 19:16 Harnessing Frustration for Growth 20:46 Invitation to the Stucknaut Collective 21:58 Disclaimer and Final Thoughts Resources: 🔸 Wondering what to do next? https://bit.ly/4ozbppZ 🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books 🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0 Crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency 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. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147). Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! 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.)
