

E819 | Stuck & Unstuck
28 snips Apr 14, 2025
Join therapists Sam Eldredge and Stacia Littlefield, alongside Michelle Patterson, as they dive into the depths of shame and healing. Sam shares insights on finding dignity in the present, while Stacia discusses the importance of witnessing in trauma recovery. Michelle opens up about overcoming anger through group work and emotional expression. They explore the journey from feeling stuck to experiencing personal growth, emphasizing the role of connection, vulnerability, and community in fostering resilience and transformation.
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Being In Process
- Being "in process" can make you more approachable than appearing to have everything figured out.
- It's the stuck points, not the process itself, that lead to shame and disqualification.
Stacia's Shame Story
- Stacia Littlefield shares her experience overcoming pervasive shame through experiential therapy.
- Visualizing shame on the sidelines, not clouding her true self, brought a shift.
Sam's Roller Skating Story
- Sam Eldredge shares a story about choosing presence over productivity while roller skating with his daughter.
- This illustrates overcoming stuck patterns rooted in past shame or future fear.