In this raw and vulnerable episode, I spoke with Britt Frank, a licensed Neuro-psychotherapist and author of "The Science of Stuck: Why You Get Stuck and How to Get Unstuck". Britt shares her personal journey of recovering from addiction, dysfunctional relationships, and even being part of a cult. Her advice for those going through trauma is to focus on safety first before trying to do inner work. We also discuss the power of self-parenting, acknowledging intrusive thoughts, and using internal family systems (IFS) to help the wounded parts of ourselves. Britt is an amazing example of overcoming life's setbacks and finding meaning to help others. About Britt Frank Britt Frank is a licensed therapist and author based in Kansas. She received her BA from Duke University and her Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kansas. After overcoming her own demons with addiction and trauma, Britt now helps others improve their mental health and get "unstuck" from negative patterns. Episode Highlights: [01:52] - Britt explains why she calls herself a "recovering hot mess of a human". [05:00] - Using the metaphor of chess moves to tackle problems from different angles. [10:25] - Overcoming addiction through finding a sense of purpose in life. [17:30] - Making micro-changes to create macro results. [19:00] - Self parenting when you aren’t treating yourself well. [23:35] - How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helped Britt process her intrusive thoughts. [27:54] - Britt's advice to focus on safety first when going through trauma. Connect with Britt Frank, LSCSW, SEP: The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank: https://www.scienceofstuck.com/ Britt Frank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank Thanks for tuning in. If you found value in our conversation, please rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners and continue delivering impactful content. For more resources and episodes, visit https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/. Are you an adult with ADHD that struggles with defensiveness, RSD, and overall managing emotions? Check out Healing ADHD Emotions for 8 consecutive weeks of growing and reframing our mindsets for deep emotional healing, starting March 14th ▶ https://www.coachingwithbrooke.com/healingadhd