Episode 8: Leaning into Resistance- The Emotionally Uncomfortable Zone

Episode 8 — Leaning into Resistance- The Emotionally Uncomfortable Zone
Resistance isn’t proof you’re failing—it’s proof you’re on the threshold of change. In this episode, we unpack how “analysis paralysis” disguises itself as discipline, why your nervous system blocks follow-through when it doesn’t feel safe, and how to regulate your body so you can finally act. You’ll learn fast somatic tools (breath work, humming/singing, grounding), simple micro-commitments that beat all-or-nothing plans, and a nightly “Winning Inventory” that rewires your brain for progress. Clarity doesn’t come before action—it comes after it. Start small. Start now.

Mantra:
I don’t abandon myself. I act even when resistance screams the loudest.

Journal Prompts:

1. Where is resistance showing up in my life right now?
2. What’s the 80% prep I’ve done—and the 20% action I keep avoiding?
3. Which micro-commitments can I take today to move forward?
4. How does resistance show up in my body—and what calms it down?

Top 7 Takeaways:

1. Resistance is where the growth is. If you feel it, you’re expanding.
2. Analysis paralysis feels like discipline, but it’s avoidance.
3. Prep without action is self-abandonment.
4. Your nervous system needs safety before it allows follow-through.
5. Breath work + grounding turn “unsafe” into “safe enough.”
6. Momentum comes after action—never before.
7. Micro-commitments beat massive overhauls every damn time.

Coaching & Connection:

• 1:1 Nutrition Coaching opens September 1
• Badass Rising membership launches September 1 for deeper work with structure, accountability, and community
• Share this episode with a friend who’s stuck in prep mode
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“See you next week, you little badass. Stay nourished, and keep thriving.”