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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 53 MIN

116 - The brain science behind writer's resistance with Monica Hay

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the brain science behind resistance with special guest Monica Hay!What you’ll learn from this episode:What causes our brains to freeze up when we try to writeRetraining your amygdala Building neurons that support a writing habit MONICA HAY's WEBSITE: https://monicahay.com/MONICA's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monicahayauthor/?hl=enMONICA'S MATCHING PROGRAM: monicahaycoaching.com/matchmakingReady to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagicJoin Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!Follow us on social media!Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/Join us September 21st - September 25th for Story Stress Test! In this FIVE-day LIVE virtual workshop, we’re going to show you how to stress-test and strengthen your story’s foundation. Leave the doubt behind, and bring the fun instead! All you have to do is register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/storystresstest! See you there!

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Today, Emily & Rachel talk about the brain science behind resistance with special guest Monica Hay! What you’ll learn from this episode: What causes our brains to freeze up when we try to writeRetraining your amygdala Building neurons that support a writing habit MONICA HAY's WEBSITE: https://monicahay.com/ MONICA's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monicahayauthor/?hl=en MONICA'S MATCHING PROGRAM: monicahaycoaching.com/matchmaking Ready to make readers so in love with your...

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