Moving abroad, starting a business, or even hitting “publish” on your Upwork profile — if you’ve ever found yourself stalling on a dream, you’ve met resistance.
In this episode, I share my own experience of facing resistance during our family’s big move from Georgia to Spain, and I’m joined by Monica Hay — writer, coach, and expert on the psychology of resistance. Monica breaks down why we self-sabotage, how fear hides behind “good reasons” to wait, and the mindset shifts that can get you unstuck and taking action.
Whether you’re moving countries, launching a side hustle, or tackling that passion project you’ve been “too busy” for, this conversation will help you stop spinning your wheels and start making it real.
What you’ll learn:
- Why resistance is not laziness — and why smart, driven people still get stuck
- How comfort zones keep us from stepping into bigger opportunities
- Practical strategies to beat procrastination and self-sabotage
- Why even exciting change can trigger doubt and hesitation
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Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:
- #44 Fresh Off the Plane! Moving to the Netherlands (with a husband and two cats) featuring Monica Hay
- #24 The Comfort Zone is Where Dreams Go to Die: How to Push Yourself Outside of What’s Comfortable
- #54 Choose Your Hard: Navigating the Discomfort You Know vs. the Discomfort You Don’t Know
- #98 The Courage to Commit: How to Trust Yourself and Your Move Abroad Decision
- #101Enneagram & Moving Abroad: How Personality Shapes the Experience with Coach Lee Milligan
- #107 No More Playing Small: Coach Rebecca’s Journey to a Life of Freedom Abroad
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