Aligning Your Mind: Britt Frank on Getting Unstuck, Leading Yourself, and Rethinking Change

This is the first episode where I felt at times it was one of my therapy sessions and I should have been lying on The Corporate Couch:-) I chat with the fantastic Britt Frank, licensed neuropsychotherapist, trauma expert, and author of The Science of Stuck. As the first interview of 2025—and our first licensed neuropsychotherapist—Britt brings a fresh and no-nonsense perspective on how our brains work, why we stay stuck, and what it actually takes to create meaningful change.

We dive into:

• The myth that our brains are wired for happiness (spoiler: they aren’t—they’re wired for survival).
• Why asking why keeps you stuck, and how what and how questions move you forward.
• The real science behind procrastination (hint: it’s not about laziness).
• Why January is not the best time for resolutions—April is the new January.
• The hidden cost of remote work and how to create better transitions between work and home.
• Why you don’t need more empathy to be a great leader—you need curiosity.

Britt also shares her personal journey, from struggling with addiction and mental health challenges to becoming a therapist, author, and keynote speaker. We even discuss her time in a cult, her love of aerial arts, and whether Jewish mothers or Italian mothers give better guilt.

Britt’s insights challenge conventional thinking on personal growth, leadership, and workplace culture. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or just someone looking for practical ways to get unstuck, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable takeaways.

Tune in for a bold and thought-provoking conversation that might just change the way you approach work, life, and your own mind.

 

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About Britt​ (Website): The Shiny Professional Stuff: Britt received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She is a licensed neuropsychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the​ University of Kansas, where she’s taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work.​ She is the author of The Science of Stuck and Align Your Mind (Penguin Random House).

The Sordid Personal Stuff: Born and raised in NY, Britt struggled for more than two decades with chemical/behavioral addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, crazy-making relationships, and complex PTSD. 

Eventually, she found her way out of that mess (with a lot of help and a brief stint in a religious cult) and became a therapist.