What if you’re not broken—just stuck? What if your anxiety, your fear, your procrastination… are not signs of dysfunction, but messages from the parts of you trying to help you survive? In this conversation, I sit down with Britt Frank—licensed therapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck—to unravel what it really means to heal. We talk about the power of parts work, why labeling ourselves as ‘damaged’ keeps us from growing, and how self-awareness isn’t just about light—it’s about looking honestly at the shadows too. This is not your typical healing conversation. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s the wake-up call so many of us didn’t know we needed. If you’ve ever felt like you should be further along in your healing, or that something inside you is working against you—this episode will change how you see your mind, your past, and yourself. Chapters 00:00From Stuck to Unstoppable: Britt's Journey 02:16Understanding Parts: The Inner Workings of Our Mind 05:28Aligning Your Mind: The Power of Perspective 07:52You Are Not Broken: Embracing Your Patterns 10:30Navigating Toxic Relationships: The Why Behind the What 12:17Dissociation: Understanding the Protective Mechanism 14:18Narcissism and Parts Work: A Deeper Look 18:03The Challenge of Parts: Working Through Triggers 19:29The Inner Critic: Friend or Foe? 23:52Expectations in Relationships: The Balance of Give and Take 29:35Little Traumas: The Subtle Impact on Our Lives 31:59Self-Protection vs. Self-Sabotage: Finding the Balance 35:54Micro Yeses: The Path to Recovery 40:58Validation and Growth: The Journey of Healing To get in Touch with Britt: https://www.brittfrank.com/ For psychic readings, Astrology, Therapy or Coaching with Keresse, click below: www.therapeutichealingbyreese.com Follow me on Instagram! https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_link Follow me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/ TikTok: @DiaryofanEmpathpodcast