Building Resilience You’re not lazy. You’re in survival mode.
If you’ve been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or inconsistent, this episode is your wake-up call.
What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t a mindset problem… but a nervous system one? In this deeply validating solo episode, Leah Davidson explores how procrastination, avoidance, and “invisible resistance” are often signs of a protective nervous system, not personal failure.
From ghosting your own business to endlessly “preparing” but never acting, Leah shares powerful insights on how shame, fear, and dysregulation keep you small, and how to reclaim momentum safely, one small step at a time.
Whether you’re an overwhelmed parent, frozen entrepreneur, or helper who can’t seem to help yourself—this episode will help you reframe your “stuckness” and offer a gentler, more effective path forward.
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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: When “cleaning the junk drawer” means something deeper
02:00 – What’s really behind feeling stuck
03:25 – Fear masked as logic: the subtle signs
04:40 – Shame’s quiet whispers and protective disguise
05:52 – The “roommate” analogy for your nervous system
08:10 – The myth of perfection in healing work
10:25 – Real-life examples: coach, parent, student, executive
12:57 – Stuckness ≠ laziness: it’s protection
13:45 – Step 1: Curiosity over criticism
14:45 – Step 2: Get specific about the emotional fear
16:09 – Step 3: Regulate before action
17:10 – The Safety Sequence in practice
17:58 – Step 4: Start with the smallest possible step
19:00 – Step 5: Find your people, especially in messy moments
20:00 – Is it resistance—or redirection?
21:20 – Sustainable change happens at the speed of safety
22:10 – Regulate. Act. Repeat.
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