In this solo episode, I’m diving into something that’s been showing up in my own life lately — the middle bit.

That weird, quiet, slightly awkward phase where you’ve started the work, but the big results haven’t arrived yet.

You're not struggling, but you're not buzzing either. You're showing up, but it doesn’t feel exciting. Sound familiar?

This is the episode I needed myself this week — a reminder that growth isn’t always loud, and that progress often hides in the days that feel slow or uncertain.

What I cover:

• Why the “middle” of any journey feels the hardest

• How to recognise progress that doesn’t feel like progress

• The difference between a plateau and quiet integration

• Why slowing down doesn’t mean starting over

• What I’m learning about consistency that doesn’t rely on hype

• How to stay connected to your goals when momentum feels low

You’re not off track — you’re just on a hill. And hills feel harder… but they still move you forward.

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of starting, stopping, and second-guessing—this is for you.

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