Resistance isn’t laziness—it’s fear wearing a disguise. Let's break down the REAL reason resistance shows up right after creative excitement kicks in—and how to move forward without force. 

If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding the studio for no “good” reason, this one’s for you. 

We're going to talk about why resistance is actually a turning point in your creative spiral, not a sign to stop. Plus, hear how one artist in Growth Studio used this awareness to navigate a wave of unexpected yeses.

Your Episode Map:

• [00:01] The real reason resistance shows up—and why it means you’re growing, not failing.
• [04:45] The “I AM” trap: how we confuse resistance with identity.
• [11:30] What your brain fears MORE than failure.
• [13:00] Growth Studio story: When you get what you asked for
• [20:00] Why your brain thinks change is dangerous—
• [25:00] The smallest moves to shift resistance and restore your momentum.

Do you spend more time thinking about making art than actually making it? Start things you never finish? Make work and then stack it against the wall, facing inward, so you don't have to look at it?

If any of that sounds familiar, I'd love to chat.

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