In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean dive into the misunderstood world of resistance—what it is, how it shows up, and why it's actually a crucial part of healing. From subconscious protection mechanisms to secondary gains and hidden identity attachments, they explore the real reasons why we sometimes feel stuck or frustrated in our self-work. Tune in! You’ll learn how to stop judging resistance and start seeing it as feedback that’s here to help, not hinder. This episode is a permission slip to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with your body and subconscious with compassion.

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What we covered in this episode:

🔄 Why resistance is actually subconscious communication

🧠 How secondary gains and losses keep us stuck

👶 Why your subconscious is like a wise toddler

🚧 What “it’s not working” really means

🎭 How identity can fuel resistance

🌱 The power of compassion and curiosity in healing

🛑 Why forcing healing can backfire

🧍‍♀️ The hidden cost of over-parenting and external validation

📚 How your body might resist even helpful information

🤝 When and why you might need support from others

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