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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 26 MIN

138. Finding Joy In The Challenge

from The Shift Podcast · host Janessa Dean

This episode is about learning how to stop waiting for motivation and start creating desire—on purpose.Desire doesn’t just show up. You create it.Through intention. Through clarity. Through deciding what you want and moving toward it anyway.We talk about why everything starts with gratitude and pride in how far you’ve already come—and how beating yourself up, waiting to feel ready, or fearing what others will think keeps you stuck longer than necessary.Inside this episode, I walk you through:​Why waiting for motivation delays momentum​The shift from “I don’t know” to “I have a plan”​How having a plan creates confidence—even in uncertainty​Exposing yourself to discomfort on purpose so it loses its power​Why chaotic moments are where clarity and skill are built​How finding joy in the challenge changes how you show upWe also talk about the importance of community and support, and why taking yourself seriously—especially when doubt shows up—is what allows you to play bigger.I share why I’m allowing myself to stretch this year, not without fear, but with a deep desire to impact more healthcare workers and first responders. I have a new offer coming in March—stay tuned and join my email list to be the first to know.And if Flight is your goal, this is your sign to stop waiting and start taking action. Inside The Flight Prep Academy, I’ll teach you how to secure a ride-along within your first month.Join Email ListJoin The Flight Prep Academy

This episode is about learning how to stop waiting for motivation and start creating desire—on purpose.Desire doesn’t just show up. You create it.Through intention. Through clarity. Through deciding what you want and moving toward it anyway.We talk about why everything starts with gratitude and pride in how far you’ve already come—and how beating yourself up, waiting to feel ready, or fearing what others will think keeps you stuck longer than necessary.Inside this episode, I walk you through:​Why waiting for motivation delays momentum​The shift from “I don’t know” to “I have a plan”​How having a plan creates confidence—even in uncertainty​Exposing yourself to discomfort on purpose so it loses its power​Why chaotic moments are where clarity and skill are built​How finding joy in the challenge changes how you show upWe also talk about the importance of community and support, and why taking yourself seriously—especially when doubt shows up—is what allows you to play bigger.I share why I’m allowing myself to stretch this year, not without fear, but with a deep desire to impact more healthcare workers and first responders. I have a new offer coming in March—stay tuned and join my email list to be the first to know.And if Flight is your goal, this is your sign to stop waiting and start taking action. Inside The Flight Prep Academy, I’ll teach you how to secure a ride-along within your first month.Join Email ListJoin The Flight Prep Academy

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