The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank Summary
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Feeling stuck? Britt Frank's groundbreaking guide dismantles motivation myths with trauma-informed science. Mental health professionals praise its "sensitively crafted" approach that's transforming therapy practices nationwide. What if your stuckness isn't laziness but your brain's survival response waiting to be decoded?
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Breaking Free From Life's Invisible Prisons
Imagine your car's check-engine light flashing. Would you cover it with tape or investigate the problem? Most of us do the equivalent with our anxiety-we try to eliminate it rather than understand its message. This is just one of the powerful insights from "The Science of Stuck," where Britt Frank bridges neuroscience and everyday experience to explain why we get trapped in cycles of procrastination, anxiety, and self-sabotage. The book's premise is revolutionary yet simple: what we perceive as personal failings are actually sophisticated biological responses designed to keep us safe. Your stuckness isn't a character flaw-it's your brain doing exactly what it evolved to do. The question isn't why you're broken, but why your brilliant survival system is working overtime when no actual danger exists.
Anxiety: Your Body's Check-Engine Light
The Four Hidden Benefits of Staying Stuck
Trauma: The Real Reason You're "Unmotivated"
Shadow Work: Embracing Your Whole Self
Relationship Repair: Beyond "I'm Sorry"
Seven Chess Moves to Get Unstuck
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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