Stuck Not Broken
Trauma recovery made possible & practical
Justin Sunseri
Show overview
Stuck Not Broken has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 360 episodes, alongside 11 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 15 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 67 episodes published. Published by Justin Sunseri.
From the publisher
Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to your trauma recovery process. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm. (Justin Sunseri, LMFT99147)
Latest Episodes
View all 360 episodesWhy Being "Too Nice" Can Be a Survival Strategy
Why Can't You Just Sit Still and Relax?
The Play State: Polyvagal Theory
The Freeze Response, Explained: Polyvagal Theory
The Shutdown State: Dorsal Vagal Collapse
The Fight or Flight State: Polyvagal Theory
The Safety State: The Top of the Polyvagal Ladder
Functional Freeze: Why You're On Edge but Also Distant
Story Follows State: Why Your Thoughts Aren't Random
Neuroception for Beginners: Polyvagal Theory
Deb Dana's Polyvagal Ladder
The Autonomic Nervous System, and the Polyvagal Theory (Explained Simply)
Challenging Your Paradigm: The Shift in Thinking Before the Science
What's My Story? Where Your Unstucking Begins
Season 2: Full Audiobook - Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm
What Is a "Gentle Rebel"? A Conversation on Creativity and Sensitivity with Andy Mort
You're Meditating Wrong (Here's How)
Stoicism & Your Nervous System: How to Practice Amor Fati (Loving Your Fate) with Erick Cloward
The Polyvagal Bandwagon Is Dying (And I Love It)
S1 Ep 282You Can't Love Someone Out of Shutdown: the Partner's Guide to Love & Self-Regulation
When your partner is in shutdown, you're not just watching it happen—you're in it too. This episode is for the partners who feel like they're losing their person, who don't understand what's happening, and who wonder if they're making it worse. In this episode, I break down:What shutdown actually looks like (and why it's not a choice)What you CAN'T control (and why that matters)4 concrete ways to influence the situation without trying to fix them The myth of co-regulation and what it actually means How to regulate yourself so you can show up differently Why healthy boundaries aren't selfish—they're essentialWhat your real job is as a partner in shutdownThe invisible pain on both sides is real. You're not failing. You're not weak. And you're not alone.🤩 Ready to go deeper? Explore resources at every price point—from free content to 1-on-1 coaching. Whether you're just beginning or ready for transformation, there's something designed for where you are right now. 👉 Visit https://www.stucknotbroken.com/how-i-can-help-you😬 Need to catch up? Listen to the Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0✅ Crisis resources:National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741Call 911 for emergencyThis 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.)