Unapologetically Wild with Mary Giordano

3. The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (And How to Break Free)

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Welcome back to Unapologetically Wild! Before we dive in, I’ve got some exciting news—thanks to all of your amazing feedback, I’ve decided to start posting weekly instead of every other week. That means you can tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode!

Now, let’s talk about that restless, nagging feeling of being stuck. You know the one—where life feels like Groundhog Day, like you’re pressing the gas and the brake at the same time, revving the engine but going nowhere.

You’re busy. You’re checking all the boxes. And yet, it still feels like nothing is actually moving forward.

If you’ve been wondering:

🚨 Why do I feel stuck, even when I try to change?
🚨 Why do I start things but lose momentum?
🚨 Why does my brain fight me every time I try to step outside my comfort zone?

Then this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:
  • Why feeling stuck isn’t a life sentence—it’s a signal
  • How your nervous system & dopamine keep you trapped in the same cycle
  • The difference between real movement & chasing the next high
  • How microshifts create real, lasting change
  • The power of curiosity to shake things up
  • The key to making external & internal shifts that actually stick
    • A Journal Prompt or Reflection

    📖 Try This: Take five minutes today and ask yourself:

    👉 Am I actually moving forward, or just keeping myself busy?
    👉 What’s one small action I can take today to create real momentum—without waiting for the “perfect” moment?
    Write down your thoughts and make a commitment to take that next step.

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