168 – The Science of Getting Unstuck with Britt Frank
Jul 16, 2024
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Psychotherapist and author Britt Frank discusses the neuroscience of feeling stuck and offers tools for making positive changes. She explores the importance of micro-steps, breaking down big goals, and Internal Family Systems therapy. Learn how to get unstuck and find your path forward in life.
Identify choices vs. feeling choiceless. Break down big goals into micro-steps for sustainable progress.
Deep dives
The Emotional Aspect of Financial Decision-Making
Research indicates that 90% of financial decisions are emotionally driven, challenging the traditional view of logical choices. The financial planner and therapist, Rick Kahler, emphasizes blending financial advice with emotional understanding to navigate money decisions effectively.
Overcoming Stuckness and Making Life Changes
Britt Frank, a trauma expert and psychotherapist, shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and career challenges to become a therapist. She discusses the concept of being 'stuck' in life, highlighting the importance of identifying choices versus feeling choiceless. Britt emphasizes providing tools for personal growth and addressing internal conflicts to move from feeling stuck to taking action.
Micro-Yes Approach to Getting Unstuck
Britt introduces the concept of 'micro-yeses' as small, manageable steps to overcome feeling stuck. She explains how breaking down tasks into tiny actions helps the brain adapt to change gradually, leading to sustainable progress. By focusing on small victories and building tolerance, individuals can move from inaction to making empowered choices.
Applying Internal Family Systems Therapy
Britt discusses the effectiveness of Internal Family Systems therapy in addressing inner conflicts and facilitating self-healing. She advocates for individuals becoming their primary source of healing through understanding and working with their 'parts.' This approach promotes independence in personal growth and emotional well-being.
Feeling stuck? In this episode, host Rick chats with psychotherapist and best-selling author Britt Frank. Discover the neuroscience behind stuckness and practical tools to make positive changes in your life. Britt discusses the difference between feeling stuck due to a lack of choices versus disliking your options. She emphasizes the importance of micro-steps and explains how your brain's focus on survival might be holding you back. Learn how to break down big goals into manageable pieces and explore the benefits of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Get unstuck and find your path forward!
A podcast that blends the nuts and bolts of financial advice with the emotions that drive making them. Rick Kahler, CFP®, CFT-I™, has helped people make better money decisions by integrating financial planning. He blends the nuts and bolts of financial advice with the emotions that drive making them and shares them on his financial therapy podcast.
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