You ever sit there thinking, “I know what I need to do... so why the heck am I not doing it?”
You know—drink the water, write the email, stop the self-sabotage, hug a puppy, hit the gym.

It’s not that you don’t know… it’s that you feel like a freakin’ war is going on inside you.
That exact inner conflict?

It’s what my guest Britt Frank helps people decode and conquer.
Britt’s a licensed neuropsychotherapist, trauma specialist, educator, and author of the must-read book Align Your Mind. She’s been featured on The Doctors, NPR, Fast Company, and Psychology Today, and y’all—her brain is next level. But what I love most is how she breaks heavy stuff down in a super clear, practical, no-BS kinda way.

In this convo on the Happy Hustle Podcast, we get into it. The truth about internal resistance. Why high performers crash hard when they try to rest. And how to stop fighting yourself so you can finally start flowing in alignment.

Here’s the thing: just because you’re a high-level hustler doesn’t mean your brain is on board with all the good stuff you’re trying to do. Britt explains this through what she calls “parts work.” Basically, you’ve got different internal parts—some want to grow, others want to hide under the covers. One wants to crush your goals, one wants to eat chips and scroll for hours. The key? They’re all trying to help in their own way. You just have to learn how to lead the team instead of being dragged around by the chaos.

Britt hit me with this line and it stuck: “Alignment is about driving the team of emotions rather than being run over by them.” Boom.

And get this—if you’ve ever felt guilt for trying to relax after grinding, this’ll land. Imagine you’re driving a stick shift. You can’t go from 90 MPH in 5th gear straight to 20 MPH in 1st gear. You’ll blow your engine. And that’s what a lot of entrepreneurs are doing. We’re go-go-go, building, scaling, moving at lightning speed. And then we try to switch into family mode or chill mode instantly. Britt’s point? You have to downshift. You need intentional transitions to protect your nervous system. Stretch. Walk. Breathe. Shift gears slowly, not all at once.

Another gold nugget: Britt talks about “micro yeses.” Sometimes we procrastinate because our goals are just too damn big. “Write a book.” “Launch a course.” “Lose 50 pounds.” Our brains go, “Nope. Too much.” But if you break it down to a single next step—open the doc, write one sentence, walk to the mailbox—you’re telling your brain, “Hey, this is doable.” Small wins stack up.

She also dropped this cool tool called non-dominant hand journaling. Yup—writing with your opposite hand. It feels weird, but it unlocks a different part of your brain that can surface things you didn’t even know you were carrying. Perfect for when you feel stuck or unclear.

If you’ve been battling yourself mentally, emotionally, spiritually… this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. You’re not broken. Your brain’s not working against you—it just needs a better team captain. That’s you. You lead the parts, you align the team, and suddenly life feels a whole lot lighter.

This episode’s packed with practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real talk that can legit change the way you move through your day. Especially if you’ve been grinding non-stop and wondering why you still feel like something’s missing.

If you’ve ever procrastinated on a dream, felt guilty for resting, doubted your ability to keep going, or just wanted some tools to finally quiet the mental chaos and get aligned—this one’s for you. It’s the kind of convo that makes you think, feel, and take action—without the overwhelm.

In this episode, we cover:

The Concept of Alignment and Its Importance
Understanding the Inner Conflict
Practical Strategies for Alignment
The Gear Shift Analogy for High Performers
Micro Yeses: Breaking Down Goals
Combating Inner Criticism and Self-Doubt
Understanding Self-Criticism and Doubt
The Science of the Mind and Self-Compassion
Breaking Autopilot: Non-Dominant Journaling
Energy Protection and Emotional Clarity
Shifting Focus: Choices Over Why
Aligning Actions with Values

What does happy Hustlin mean to you?
Britt says Happy Hustlin means that my actions match my values and that they are aligned.

Connect with Britt
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Find Britt on this website: brittfrank.com

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“It’s time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”

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