Episode Summary

Comfort feels safe. Smoothness feels easy. But real growth hums in the tension, in the sacred friction that nudges you out of habit and into possibility. This episode explores the playful, exhilarating power of friction in life and business—the way small, intentional challenges spark creativity, deepen connection, and illuminate your next move.

What You'll Hear:

• The reason discomfort often signals the doorway to growth
• Stories of friction that created breakthroughs without chaos
• The playful side of challenging the status quo
• The way to lean into tension instead of avoiding it

Reflection Prompt:

Where in your life or work are you avoiding small tensions that could spark big growth? Where could a playful challenge create surprise and expansion?

Try This:

• Identify one area where friction exists—between ideas, routines, or relationships.
• Lean into it in a small, playful way this week.
• Notice what shifts, what insights emerge, and what energy surfaces.

Mentioned in this episode:

Inspired by Alive by Design and Intuitive Business. Both are available on Amazon. The Kindle has the essentials. The Paperback has it all.

Connect with Jean:

Website: jeanhf.com