Good Life Project The Science of Getting Unstuck: Simple Tools That Actually Work | Britt Frank
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Sep 18, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Britt Frank, a licensed neuropsychotherapist and author, explores the concept of stuckness as a brain state rather than a character flaw. She shares practical strategies from her workbook, emphasizing that stuckness can be transformed. Britt discusses the importance of safety, the physiological signals of being stuck, and reframing procrastination as a protective response. Additionally, she introduces 'micro-yeses' to inspire movement and highlights the power of play in unlocking creativity and potential.
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Stuckness Is A Brain State
- Stuckness is a physiological brain state, not a character flaw.
- Britt Frank says it's often a shutdown (fight/flight/freeze) your brain uses to protect you.
Recovery Example Shows Choices Exist
- Britt Frank shares she was an addict and had choices to recover long before she did.
- She uses her recovery story to illustrate that stuckness exists despite available options.
Brain Controls Motivation Like A Car
- The brain has a gas, brake, and emergency brake that control behavior and motivation.
- Britt Frank compares anxiety to a check-engine light indicating another underlying problem.
