<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever left a therapy session feeling completely wiped out, as if you've run a marathon you didn't train for? It's a common experience, but it isn't the goal of effective therapy. That feeling of depletion is a critical signal from your body that you've been pushed beyond your nervous system's capacity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore a body-centric, Polyvagal-informed approach to therapy that builds resilience instead of burning you out. You'll learn how to work with your therapist to anchor in your safety state, mindfully "tiptoe" to the edge of discomfort, and safely return—a process that empowers you and grows your capacity over time. This is about building internal resources, not just surviving the session.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you're ready to change your expectation of therapy from draining to empowering, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤩 &lt;strong&gt;Ready to go deeper?&lt;/strong&gt; 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. 👉 &lt;strong&gt;Visit&lt;/strong&gt; https://www.stucknotbroken.com/how-i-can-help-you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😬 &lt;strong&gt;Need to catch up? &lt;/strong&gt;Listen to the Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Crisis resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Call 911 for emergency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;This 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.&amp;nbsp; Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.&amp;nbsp; Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.&amp;nbsp; Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage &amp;amp; Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!&lt;/strong&gt; 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.)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stuck Not Broken

Justin Sunseri

Why You Feel Drained After Therapy (and How to Fix it)

SEP 9, 202512 MIN
Stuck Not Broken

Why You Feel Drained After Therapy (and How to Fix it)

SEP 9, 202512 MIN

Description

Have you ever left a therapy session feeling completely wiped out, as if you've run a marathon you didn't train for? It's a common experience, but it isn't the goal of effective therapy. That feeling of depletion is a critical signal from your body that you've been pushed beyond your nervous system's capacity.In this episode, we explore a body-centric, Polyvagal-informed approach to therapy that builds resilience instead of burning you out. You'll learn how to work with your therapist to anchor in your safety state, mindfully "tiptoe" to the edge of discomfort, and safely return—a process that empowers you and grows your capacity over time. This is about building internal resources, not just surviving the session.If you're ready to change your expectation of therapy from draining to empowering, this episode is for you.🤩 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.)