How to Get Unstuck with Kati Morton {podcast}

Why Familiar Patterns Keep Us Stuck

If you want to know how to get unstuck from the cycles that hold you back, it starts with understanding why you repeat them in the first place. As Kati Morton shares in this episode of Tried & True With a Dash of Woo, these patterns are not random. They are survival strategies created early in life, often from childhood experiences. Our brains love predictability, so even unhealthy behaviors feel safer than the unknown.

The Role of the Nervous System in Staying Stuck

Another reason it is difficult to get unstuck is the body’s response to stress. When your nervous system perceives a threat, even a subtle one, it takes over. The fight-or-flight response shuts down logical thought and leaves you running on autopilot. This explains why it can feel impossible to speak up, set boundaries, or try something new. Your system is prioritizing survival over growth.

From Awareness to Curiosity

Awareness is the first step toward change, but awareness alone will not get you unstuck. Once you notice the pattern, curiosity is the next step. Instead of judging yourself for repeating the same behavior, ask questions: What is this doing for me? What comfort or safety is it providing? This compassionate detective work helps you uncover the root need driving the behavior. Kati gives some other fantastic tips in this podcast episode as well so make sure you listen or watch!

Small Shifts Lead to Real Change

The process to get unstuck is not about overnight transformation. Small actions matter most. Each time you lean into discomfort, communicate instead of shutting down, or choose presence over avoidance, you are creating new neural pathways. These micro shifts eventually become new patterns that feel just as familiar as the old ones, but much healthier.

Blending Science and Soul

What makes this approach powerful is blending clinical tools with intuitive awareness. Kati reminds us that we all have inner wisdom. Pairing nervous system regulation with self-trust and intuition allows us to use every tool available. Healing is not just about fixing symptoms, but about creating alignment between your mind, body, and spirit. That is how you truly get unstuck

Don’t forget to grab Kati’s book – Why Do I Keep Doing This?: Unlearn the Habits Keeping You Stuck and Unhappy

Some Questions We Tackle:

1. What does it mean to get unstuck emotionally?
It means moving out of repetitive patterns or habits that feel familiar but are not healthy, by building awareness, curiosity, and new behaviors.

2. How can the nervous system affect staying stuck?
When your body is in fight-or-flight mode, your brain prioritizes survival over growth. This makes it harder to think clearly, try new things, or break old patterns.

3. What is the first step to get unstuck?
Awareness. Simply noticing your behavior without judgment is the starting point. From there, curiosity and small changes help create momentum.

4. Can small actions really help me get unstuck?
Yes. Each small, consistent action rewires your brain and builds self-trust, making new behaviors easier over time.

5. How does intuition play a role in getting unstuck?
Intuition helps you tune into your deeper needs and guides you toward choices that feel aligned. Pairing intuition with practical tools creates lasting change.