Season of Stuck
Have you ever felt stuck? Like you can’t move forward even though you want to—or don’t know what you would move forward to even if you could? If so, this podcast is for you.
Join host Deanna deBara (who is no stranger to stuck!) as we take a deep dive into all things stuck: how and why stuckness happens, what it feels like, how to learn and grow from it, and ultimately, how to get unstuck and step into the next version of ourselves and our lives.
Stuck isn’t a you thing or a me thing; it’s a human thing. So, why not explore it together? Catch new episodes every Tuesday!
Episodes
54 episodes
Season 2 Announcement and Science of Stuck Replay
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna announces a new season coming Tuesday, July 8th. Until then, we'll be doing replays of some of our favorite episodes, starting with Unlocking the Science of Stuck with Britt Frank.<...
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53:40
Stuck Shorts: How A Pattern Interrupt Can Help You Get Unstuck From Thought Spirals
In this solo episode of Season of Stuck, we jump into episode two of the Stuck Shorts series. In each week of this series, Deanna will share one bite-sized, actionable, and totally doable strategy for getting unstuck—and how to apply t...
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Workshop Announcement And A Deep Dive Into How Shame Keeps Us Stuck
Melissa Petro is hosting the workshop "Writing for Shame Resilience: Turning Shame Into Your Superpower" at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA from July 14th - July 18th; register
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Stuck Shorts: How To Hum Your Way Out Of Stuckness
In this solo episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna kicks off the first of a new series called Stuck Shorts. Each week, Deanna will share one bite-sized, actionable, and totally doable strategy for getting unstuck—and how to use it on your...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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REPLAY: Where We Can Get Stuck In Modern Friendships—And What To Do About It
**REPLAY**In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna chats with Anna Goldfarb, a journalist called “the New York Times friendship correspondent” and the author of “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections.”...
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How To Get Unstuck From Social Media: A Conversation With The Off The Grid Podcast
In this special crossover episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna deBara sits down with Amelia Hruby, host of the Off the Grid podcast, to explore the many ways social media can keep us ...
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Episode 42
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50:46
Parts Work—And How To Use It As A Tool For Getting Unstuck
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jacqui Stilling, a therapist and parts work expert who helps people understand and transform their inner worlds through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. During their conve...
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How To Use Spontaneity As A Tool For Getting Unstuck
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Valerie McTavish, a business coach, growth activator, and spontaneity expert, to explore how spontaneity skills can help us get unstuck. During their conversation, they dive int...
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Episode 40
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Deanna Talks Stuckness—And How To Get Unstuck—On The Breakout Podcast
This week, we’re bringing you Deanna’s recent appearance on The Breakout podcast. During this episode, Deanna chats with hosts and change experts Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther on what it means to be stuck—and, more importantly, how we can...
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34:58
Stuck Story: Erin Keating
It’s time for another Stuck Story!This week, we chat with Erin Keating, host of the Hotter Than Ever podcast. Erin was brought up in the era of “women can—and should—have it all.” And by all accounts, she did: the thrivin...
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Episode 39
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System—And Get Unstuck In the Process
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jessica Maguire, a nervous system educator and researcher, for a conversation on how our nervous system affects our experience of stuckness. During their conversation, Deanna an...
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Episode 38
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51:23
Mastering The Art Of No: Setting Boundaries To Get Unstuck
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Sheryl Green, the "how to say no" expert, for a conversation about boundaries, including how a lack of boundaries can make you feel stuck and how to set (and uphold!) boundaries...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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46:39
How The Healthcare System Can Keep You Stuck—And How To Advocate For Yourself
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Claudia Cometa, a patient advocate and founder of PEACE Advocacy Group. During their conversation, Claudia and Deanna explore how the current healthcare system can leave patient...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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46:02
Stuckness, Hard Moments, And The Importance Of Self-Compassion
This week of Season of Stuck is a bit different. In this episode, Deanna shares some vulnerable insights about what’s going on in her life and how it’s impacting her (spoiler alert: she’s dealing with some serious stuckness)—and why ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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How To Shed The "Good Kid" Persona—And Get Unstuck In The Process
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna chats with Maggie Nick (@maggiewithperspectacles), a trauma therapist and inner critic expert that specializes in healing relational shame trauma—or what she calls "good kid" or "good girl" tr...
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Episode 34
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How The Right Hairstyle Can Make You Feel More You—And Help You Get Unstuck In The Process
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jules Heron, founder of Hair for Humans, a Portland-based salon specializing in gender-affirming haircuts. During their conversation, they explore how our relationship with our ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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51:17
Personal Safety and Stuckness: How to Protect Yourself—And Get Unstuck in the Process
In this week's episode, Deanna sits down with Stephanie Cyr, an attorney, educator, and personal safety expert. During their conversation, Deanna and Stephanie explore how concerns about personal safety can leave women feeling stuck—and how emp...
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Episode 32
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Stuck Story: Katie Mantel
In today’s episode, we introduce a new segment of the show: Stuck Stories, where you’ll hear stories from people who have made the journey from stuck to unstuck—and all of the lessons they learned along the way.We’re kicking thing...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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30:51
Season of Stuck x Well...Adjusting: A Conversation with Robin Hopkins
It's a crossover! In this episode, Deanna sits down with Robin Hopkins, host of the Well...Adjusting podcast for a conversation on stuckness—and, more specifically, getting stuck with goals and resolutions. If you're struggling with th...
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Episode 30
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39:36
The Current State of Reproductive Rights—And What You Can Do About It
In this week's episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jennie Wetter, host of the rePROs Fight Back podcast and director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative. During their conversation, Deanna and Jennie discuss the c...
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Episode 29
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51:16
Getting Unstuck In Dating and Relationships with Sabrina Zohar
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Sabrina Zohar, dating coach and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, for a conversation on stuckness in modern-day dating and relationships. During their conversation, Sabri...
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Episode 28
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Happy New Year! Advice For Navigating Stuckness In 2025
On today's episode, Deanna reflects on 2024 and shares tips for navigating stuckness in 2025—courtesy of past Season of Stuck guests.Wishing you a very happy (and unstuck!) New Year!Stay connected with Sea...
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13:35
For Anyone Feeling Stuck This Holiday Season
Wishing you a happy holiday—and if it's a more stuck holiday than a happy one? We're here to remind you that's ok—and that this season of stuck (like *all* seasons of stuck!) is a temporary one.Stay connected with Season o...
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How To Break Out Of Stuckness: A Conversation With The Hosts Of The Breakout
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Kelly Guenther and Dr. Keri Ohlrich, co-hosts of The Breakout Podcast, authors of Whatever the Hell You Want, and co-founders of the Abbracci Group. Together, they discuss what it ...
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Episode 27
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Deanna Talks Navigating Stuckness After 40 On Hotter Than Ever
Host Deanna deBara was recently a guest on the Hotter Than Ever podcast, talking about how women can move through stuckness—and ultimately get unstuck—as they navigate the second half of their lives. This is a must-listen for any 40+ women that...
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