Ever notice how you know what to do… but you just can’t make yourself do it?

You’re not broken. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re probably stuck in what we call the Shame-Procrastination Loop.

In this episode, Eric and Kate break down why procrastination is often a control and soothing strategy, how it quietly kills self-confidence and connection, and the simple “5 N’s” framework you can use to get unstuck fast.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The real reason procrastination shows up (hint: it’s not time management)

✅ How toxic shame turns “I made a mistake” into “I am a mistake”

✅ Why procrastination feels like relief… but creates more pain long-term

✅ How procrastination slowly drains confidence, then wrecks connection

✅ The difference between shame vs guilt, and why that matters in marriage and parenting

✅ Why “fix-it mode” is often just procrastination wearing a suit

✅ The 5-step tool to break the cycle and take action today

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