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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!

1D AGO 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 extending grace and compassion to ourselves in hard moments is so important. This episode isn’t as planned out or structured as other episodes, but it’s an honest reflection of Deanna’s current experience—and her hope is that her vulnerability will help someone el... 9 min

FEB 18 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" trauma. During their conversation, they explore how the "good kid" persona can keep us stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of disappointment—and how we can start to shed these patterns to create more authentic (and less stuck!) lives. Tun...

FEB 11 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 hair can deeply impact our identity and sense of self—and how the right hairstyle can ultimately help us move from stuck to unstuck. Jules also shares actionable tips on how to work with your stylist to get a haircut and feels authentically you. Tune in to learn... 51 min

FEB 4 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 empowerment-based self-defense can help them feel more confident and in control. From workplace dynamics to social situations, Stephanie shares practical insights on recognizing red flags, trusting your intuition, and taking actionable steps to protect you... 48 min

JAN 28 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 things off with Katie Mantel. During the COVID pandemic, Katie realized she was feeling stuck in her teaching career. But after 13 years as a teacher, she didn’t know what other kind of job was out there for her—and taking a step into the unknown felt scary. But she did ... 31 min

JAN 21 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 the goals you set for yourself in the New Year, this is an episode you don't want to miss! (Spoiler alert: it's ok.) About this week's guest: Robin Hopkins is a seasoned producer, writer, actor, podcast host, and former stand-up comedian with an impressive range... 40 min

JAN 14 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 current state of sexual and reproductive health rights in the US, including how the current restrictions are keeping people stuck, the interconnectedness of abortion access and gender-affirming care, and how individual actions—even small ones—can contribute to larger chan... 51 min

JAN 7 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, Sabrina and Deanna explore the complexities of modern-day relationships, including how rom-com depictions of love are doing us a disservice (and keeping us stuck!), the role attachment styles play in how stuck or unstuck we feel in our relationships, and how to regulate your ... 1h 2m

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TRAILER TRAILER: Introducing Season of Stuck—Coming Tuesday, June 18th! COMING JUNE 18th: A podcast that takes a deep dive into the all-too-human experience of feeling stuck: how and why stuckness happens, what it feels like, how to learn and grow from it, and ultimately, how to get unstuck and move forward in an authentic and empowered way. Each week, we’ll talk to experts and explore stuckness from a different angle. We’ll also hear personal stories from people just like you on how they made the journey from stuck to unstuck—and all the lessons they learned a... 2 min

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A shining beacon Feb 12 Biggieschmols I love this podcast. Deanna deBara brings such heartening solace for life’s long dark nights of the soul. The show creates a welcoming crucible for times of transition, despair, and ultimately solutions. It feels like a cozy couch, a cup of tea and the nicest friend one could wish for.

So helpful 12/05/2024 KJShoe Just discovered this podcast, and it could not have some at a better time. Naming the issue so many of us struggle with, and providing great insight and support to work through something we all experience at times - being stuck. Grateful for Deanna and this pod!

Brilliant ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 06/27/2024 ErinMoBetta Such enlightening convos. Will def stay tuned to see what other angles they approach this sticky topic from.

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Creator Deanna deBara

Years Active 2024 - 2025

Episodes 41

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Show Website Season of Stuck

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