Getting unSTUCK

Shira Gura: Well-being coach

Welcome to the Getting unSTUCK podcast where you'll laugh, empathize, and learn how to turn your "stuck" spots into sources for energy and positive change.

  • 6 minutes 51 seconds
    411: How to Handle Someone Else's Mistake

    Have you ever been in a situation where things went wrong because someone else was irresponsible?

    How did you handle that?

    Tune into this week's episode of the You Can Handle Anything podcast, where I share a story of how I used The unSTUCK Method to handle such a situation—transforming frustration over a scheduling error into a moment of grace and self-control.

    To learn more, visit: www.shiragura.com

    11 December 2025, 9:38 am
  • 12 minutes 46 seconds
    410: When a Little Thing Becomes a Big Deal

    In this episode, I share a real-life story about how a small disagreement with my husband over moving the car turned into a surprisingly emotional moment. What could have easily led to resentment or conflict became an opportunity to pause, reflect, and get unSTUCK using the method I teach. You'll hear how a simple voice message shifted the dynamic and created space for understanding, connection, and repair. This story is a powerful reminder that it's not about the car—it's about how we choose to show up when things don't go our way.

    It's just about 10 minutes—perfect for a quick reset and real-life inspiration.

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    4 December 2025, 1:46 pm
  • 14 seconds
    409: Taking a Deliberate Pause

    While I'm on vacation visiting my family, I will be taking a deliberate pause from the podcast.

    I look forward to returning in September.

    29 July 2025, 8:51 pm
  • 9 minutes 59 seconds
    408: How to Handle the Unexpected

    This week's episode is about one of my students who was traveling to a retreat I was leading when her train hit someone and all service stopped, leaving her stranded hours away while everyone else was gathering for dinner.

    Instead of panicking or falling apart, she used the tools we practice to stay calm and handle each unexpected challenge with grace.

    Listen to her incredible story of transformation - and how she chose to show up as her best self in a completely overwhelming situation.

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    24 July 2025, 7:23 am
  • 11 minutes 57 seconds
    407: Consider Learning from Experience

    I'm about to lead a 3-day challenge called "React Less, Feel Better" - and yesterday I completely lost it with my kid over a car incident.

    Talk about ironic timing!

    I was shocked by my own reaction, but here's what I learned about why we react differently to new situations versus familiar triggers.

    And here's why your "failures" are actually learning opportunities.

    Click here to join the Challenge.

    17 July 2025, 12:08 pm
  • 8 minutes 32 seconds
    406: Consider it's not yours to carry

    Ever had someone give you a horrified look that made you instantly feel like a terrible person?

    That happened to me recently.

    Listen to how I caught myself mid-spiral and got myself "unstuck" from that situation so that I could feel better and move on.

    And how you can do the same.

    Learn more: www.shiragura.com

    10 July 2025, 1:45 pm
  • 10 minutes 11 seconds
    405: How to Handle Constructive Criticism

    Have you ever had the experience where someone points out something you are doing wrong?

    What's your first instinct?

    Get defensive?

    Get mad?

    Shut down?

    What if you could handle criticism with total grace instead?

    Listen to how my student Sara turned a potentially awkward moment into pure growth.

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    3 July 2025, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 57 seconds
    404: Consider it's not your business

    In this episode, I share a real-life story from just last night that perfectly demonstrates The unSTUCK Method in action.

    When my husband and daughter got into an unnecessary argument right in front of me, I had a choice: jump in and "fix" it like I used to (which always led to bigger fights), or use what I teach.

    I'll walk you through exactly how I noticed my own stuck emotions, paused instead of reacting, and completely avoided the drama that would have followed.

    This is what's possible when you transform those tiny moments – building not just better relationships, but your own self-trust and resilience.

    Plus, I'll share the one question that might change everything in your relationships today.

    To learn more, head over to: www.shiragura.com

    26 June 2025, 10:18 am
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    403: Emotional Eating

    This week, I'm sharing a personal story—and two from my students—about breaking the pattern of emotional eating, one moment at a time. Inside my You Can Handle Anything program, we've been exploring how emotional habits form and how even small shifts can create powerful change. You'll hear how awareness in the moment opens the door to choice, and how using The unSTUCK Method can help you interrupt old patterns and choose differently.

    It's just about 10 minutes—perfect for a mindful moment between meals or anytime you need a reset.

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    19 June 2025, 12:48 pm
  • 6 minutes 25 seconds
    402: Consider it doesn't matter

    In this light and relatable episode, I share a real-life story about a board game night gone sideways—and how one small comment could have easily spiraled into conflict. Instead, I used The unSTUCK Method to pause, shift perspective, and remind myself what really matters. It's a simple story with a powerful message: not everything needs to turn into drama. Sometimes, peace comes from choosing not to be right.

    It's a short episode—perfect for a short reset or a mindful moment in your day.

    Learn more by heading over to www.shiragura.com

    12 June 2025, 2:03 pm
  • 12 minutes 14 seconds
    401: Taking a Deliberate Pause

    In this special return episode, I share why I took a 3-month pause from the podcast—after nearly 8 years of showing up weekly—and what that deliberate break revealed. We explore the power of stopping as the first essential step toward real change, and why most of us skip it without realizing. I open up about how this pause helped me gain clarity, make meaningful updates to my work, and align more deeply with how I want to serve you.

    Tune in to hear what's new, what's coming, and why learning to pause might be the most powerful thing you can do for yourself.

    www.shiragura.com

    28 May 2025, 11:22 am
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