The Opposite of Stuck

Ep. 19: What Death Teaches Us About How To Live

This week’s episode is raw, real, and rooted in a moment that changes you. After walking through the passing of someone deeply loved, Vicky shares what became undeniably clear when everything else fell away. The noise. The distractions. The “I’ll do it later” stories. What’s left? Love. Presence. Truth. And the uncomfortable realization that most of us wait for life to shake us awake before we start living like it matters. In this conversation, we break open what it looks like to: * Stop waiting for something “big” to force change * Reevaluate how you’re spending your time, energy, and attention * Let go of what doesn’t actually matter (even if you’ve built your identity around it) * Show up as love—even when it’s easier to close your heart * Start making decisions from clarity, not autopilot This isn’t about fear. It’s about perspective. And the invitation is simple:If you knew your time was limited… what would you change? Then why are you waiting? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Access the companion breathwork [https://open.substack.com/pub/theoppositeofstuck/p/breathwork-for-living-fully-while?r=71rmkc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Subscribe on Substack [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeofstuck/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep. 18: The Art of Moving Through Bad Days

On this episode of The Opposite of Stuck, we’re talking about something every single one of us experiences: bad days. The heavy days. The spirals. The moments where the voice in your head gets loud and convinces you that you’re stuck there forever. Vicky shares a recent experience moving through a hard day in real time, and together we unpack what it actually looks like to “do the opposite” instead of falling back into old patterns. We talk about resistance, emotional honesty, morning pages, hyper-independence, nervous system safety, and the power of small choices to completely shift the trajectory of your day. This conversation is your reminder that hard days are not proof that something is wrong with you. You are not your thoughts, you are not failing, and you are allowed to move through difficult emotions without becoming them. Inside this episode: * Why resisting your emotions creates more suffering * The difference between hearing your thoughts and believing them * How journaling helps separate you from the stories in your head * Why “doing the opposite” creates transformation * The small shifts that can completely change your state * How to move through a hard day without abandoning yourself Paired with this episode is a guided “Breathwork to Shift a Bad Day” session for deeper emotional release, regulation, and reconnection to yourself. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Access the companion breathwork [https://open.substack.com/pub/theoppositeofstuck/p/breathwork-to-shift-a-bad-day?r=71rmkc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Subscribe to our Substack [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeofstuck/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep. 17: The Blind Spot That’s Blocking Your Manifestation

Most people think they’re stuck because of circumstances. But what if it’s something way closer… and way more powerful? In this episode, we break down how your everyday language—what you say out loud, what you think silently, and what you repeat unconsciously—is shaping your reality in real time. Not in a fluffy, “just think positive” way. In a real, grounded, uncomfortable truth kind of way. We’re talking about: * How “harmless” habits like venting, sarcasm, and labeling are quietly reinforcing your current reality * Why your words act like seeds—and how they determine what grows in your life * The connection between negative speech and feeling stuck, blocked, or disconnected from what you want * The role of awareness in actually interrupting patterns (instead of just understanding them) * How to start shifting your language without overwhelming yourself Because here’s the truth:You don’t need a whole new life to feel different. You need to start speaking into the one you’re already in… differently. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Access the companion breathwork [https://open.substack.com/pub/theoppositeofstuck/p/breathwork-for-speaking-a-new-reality?r=71rmkc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Read The Four Agreements [https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.L-x8uSbCENVCVyajat5EpclxKc-1_BYu-FCBy8og9TmmEZPjZBhRVPJ_yll56_Sp3zlmE3LPGzSdDKiOggalOhnLnTH4iUhyyPFzQanjYZhX55ftHm0OfvoNWxU8uP9IFzPPZ-F-UatTnTwHyRgq9cN_RfUQAWtFBl62w778PrqsWcSWnswbVrR49J-lQthJghIQkyewU_Qr4PwLiuiCEsEn4SSoDog2j7OVe_kqrzY.qDrGrnWgZU4I_aDXRgGc2zQxbeEfgwzC_PUbEr2-wxM&qid=1778424994&sr=8-1] Subscribe on Substack [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeofstuck/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep. 16: The Hard Truth That Sets You Free in Every Relationship

If you’ve ever thought “things would be better if they just changed…” — this episode is going to challenge everything you believe about that. In this conversation, we’re breaking down one of the most subtle (and socially accepted) ways we stay stuck: waiting on other people to show up differently so we can finally feel better, safer, or more seen. This episode was sparked by a real-life shift—one that proves what’s possible when you stop trying to control the external and start owning your internal world. We talk about: * Why trying to change other people keeps you in the same loop * The identity shift that gives you your power back * How your relationships are reflecting what’s happening inside of you * What it actually looks like to pause instead of react in real time * Why awareness alone isn’t enough (and what to do instead) This isn’t about blame.It’s about access. Because the moment you stop waiting on them…is the moment everything starts to move. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Access the companion breathwork HERE [https://open.substack.com/pub/theoppositeofstuck/p/breathwork-to-shift-your-relationships?r=71rmkc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Join us on Substack [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeofstuck/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep. 15: Everyone Wants to Win – Few Are Willing to Prepare For It

Everyone wants the result.The better life. The change. The win. But very few people are actually willing to become the person who can hold it. In this episode, we’re diving into the gap between wanting more… and preparing for more. Because it’s not the uncontrollable things in your life that are keeping you stuck—it’s how you’re responding to them. We talk about: * why life feels so chaotic right now (and what it’s really showing you) * the difference between wanting change and actually preparing for it * how your reactions are shaping your reality more than you realize * the “standards” you’re being asked to rise to (whether you see them or not) * how to start showing up differently—without needing to be perfect This isn’t about doing more. It’s about responding differently. Because the life you say you want? It’s on the other side of how you show up when things don’t go your way. If you’re feeling in it right now—this episode will help you see why… and what to do with it. ✨ And if you’re ready to go deeper, the companion breathwork will support you in shifting your reactions in real time—so you can start becoming the version of you that’s actually prepared to win. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Use the companion breathwork [https://open.substack.com/pub/theoppositeofstuck/p/breathwork-for-preparing-to-win?r=71rmkc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Join us on Substack [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeofstuck/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe [https://theoppositeofstuck.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]