Ever felt "off" but couldn't quite name it? Did it feel like you were "stuck?"
What if that feeling of being "stuck" is actually trying to tell you something important?
In this illuminating conversation with Dr. Sherlonda Adkins, a Physician Assistant and "Unstuck Strategist," we explore how feeling stuck can masquerade as depression, anxiety, or burnout - and why recognizing the difference matters. Whether you're questioning your career path or feeling stagnant in life, this episode offers vital insights into identifying and understanding stuckness before it impacts your wellbeing.
Then join us for part two with Dr. Adkins where we'll explore practical strategies for getting unstuck and creating positive change in your life.
Episode Highlights:
- The difference between clinical depression and feeling stuck
- Physical, emotional, and mental signs of stuckness
- How "sticky thinking" patterns keep us trapped
- Why career transitions and family dynamics are common stuck points
- The relationship between substance use and feeling stuck
- Why being stuck isn't always negative - it can signal important life changes
Common Questions:
- What are the signs of being stuck vs. depression?
- How does stuckness show up physically in our bodies?
- When should you seek professional help for feeling stuck?
- How can you tell if you're experiencing sticky thinking?
Notable Quotes:
"Sometimes people end up sitting on my couch saying 'I'm depressed,' thinking it's neurobiological changes, when in fact it's more secondary to their feeling stuck." - Dr. Adkins
"Suffering is different from going through tough times - suffering means you're not accessing available relief while going through difficulties." - Dr. Adkins
"Sometimes being stuck is jolting because you recognize there's a misalignment between your compass and your soul." - Dr. Adkins
About Today's Guest:
Dr. Sherlonda Adkins is a physician assistant and unstuck strategist based in Charleston, South Carolina. Through her telemedicine practice and coaching work, she helps people around the world create lives they don't need to escape from.
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