EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 16 MIN
328 - How to Grow Through the Waiting
from UNITED State of Women · host Kalena James & Julie Deem
What do you do when life looks completely different than the picture you had in your head? In this episode Julie Deem opens up about the grief of unmet timelines and navigating seasons where progress feels invisible. If you’ve been struggling with disappointment, comparison, burnout, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this episode will help you feel seen and hopeful again.What You Will Learn:How to navigate the emotional weight of unmet timelines and changing expectations.Why feeling stuck and actually being stuck are two very different things.The hidden ways growth happens during slower or uncertain seasons of life.How social media comparison can distort personal progress and self-worth.Practical ways to measure internal growth instead of only external success.Why root-building seasons are necessary before major breakthroughs happen.How to take small, faithful steps forward when clarity feels far away.The importance of support systems, community, and emotional safety during difficult seasons.FAQ:Why do I feel behind in life even when I’m working hard?Many people compare their behind-the-scenes struggles to other people’s highlight reels. Growth often happens internally before external results become visible.What does it mean to be in a “root-building” season?A root-building season is a period of internal growth, healing, and preparation that may not yet show visible results externally.How can I keep moving forward when I feel discouraged?Start with one small step at a time. Momentum is built through consistent action, not giant leaps.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast @uswkokomoKalena James @yesitskalenajamesJulie Deem @indymompreneur--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo WebsiteProduction by The Business Podcast Editor
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What do you do when life looks completely different than the picture you had in your head? In this episode Julie Deem opens up about the grief of unmet timelines and navigating seasons where progress feels invisible. If you’ve been struggling with disappointment, comparison, burnout, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this episode will help you feel seen and hopeful again.What You Will Learn:How to navigate the emotional weight of unmet timelines and changing expectations.Why feeling stuck and actually being stuck are two very different things.The hidden ways growth happens during slower or uncertain seasons of life.How social media comparison can distort personal progress and self-worth.Practical ways to measure internal growth instead of only external success.Why root-building seasons are necessary before major breakthroughs happen.How to take small, faithful steps forward when clarity feels far away.The importance of support systems, community, and emotional safety during difficult seasons.FAQ:Why do I feel behind in life even when I’m working hard?Many people compare their behind-the-scenes struggles to other people’s highlight reels. Growth often happens internally before external results become visible.What does it mean to be in a “root-building” season?A root-building season is a period of internal growth, healing, and preparation that may not yet show visible results externally.How can I keep moving forward when I feel discouraged?Start with one small step at a time. Momentum is built through consistent action, not giant leaps.Learn more about the latest tool for dynamic professionals in the self-improvement industry, LyfQuest. A mobile CRM platform that's uniquely made for you!Learn more at: https://lyfquest.io/Instagram:USW Podcast @uswkokomoKalena James @yesitskalenajamesJulie Deem @indymompreneur--------------------------------------------------USW Kokomo WebsiteProduction by The Business Podcast Editor
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