You’re not lazy. You’re in survival mode.

If you’ve been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or inconsistent, this episode is your wake-up call.

What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t a mindset problem… but a nervous system one? In this deeply validating solo episode, Leah Davidson explores how procrastination, avoidance, and “invisible resistance” are often signs of a protective nervous system, not personal failure.

From ghosting your own business to endlessly “preparing” but never acting, Leah shares powerful insights on how shame, fear, and dysregulation keep you small, and how to reclaim momentum safely, one small step at a time.

Whether you’re an overwhelmed parent, frozen entrepreneur, or helper who can’t seem to help yourself—this episode will help you reframe your “stuckness” and offer a gentler, more effective path forward.

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: When “cleaning the junk drawer” means something deeper

02:00 – What’s really behind feeling stuck

03:25 – Fear masked as logic: the subtle signs

04:40 – Shame’s quiet whispers and protective disguise

05:52 – The “roommate” analogy for your nervous system

08:10 – The myth of perfection in healing work

10:25 – Real-life examples: coach, parent, student, executive

12:57 – Stuckness ≠ laziness: it’s protection

13:45 – Step 1: Curiosity over criticism

14:45 – Step 2: Get specific about the emotional fear

16:09 – Step 3: Regulate before action

17:10 – The Safety Sequence in practice

17:58 – Step 4: Start with the smallest possible step

19:00 – Step 5: Find your people, especially in messy moments

20:00 – Is it resistance—or redirection?

21:20 – Sustainable change happens at the speed of safety

22:10 – Regulate. Act. Repeat.

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