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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 35 MIN

#403 | The Truth About Motivation Nobody Likes to Talk About

from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Evolve Ventures, we challenge the belief that you need to “feel ready” before taking action. Through honest personal stories and powerful psychological insights, we explore what truly drives change and why waiting for motivation might be what’s holding you back. You’ll learn how momentum begins, how your brain miscalculates risk, and a simple framework to help you take action, even when it’s hard.Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:#373 | How to Tell if You're Dissociating - https://apple.co/3H5JNaH #331 | Are You Emotionally Immature? - https://apple.co/42Zshw3Out of the Mud (OOTM): "The Skills for Being a Great Partner" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-tSEztgpRHaPogd-Z2Xbbg#/registrationLearn more about the On-Demand Therapy - #YouDoYou Program: https://evolveventurestech.com/therapy/_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech  (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Emilia’s TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithemiliaBianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Bianca’s Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evolvewithbianca?_t=8gq3wqu4fAx&_r=1   Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-04Show notes:(1:42) Bianca’s story: The wake-up moment(4:41) The real reason we stay stuck(6:39) Motivation follows action, not feelings(9:06) The dopamine myth explained(11:52) The four keys to real change(14:19) Post-traumatic growth and self-belief(19:52) How your brain miscalculates risk(23:08) Neurodivergence and motivation(27:34) A simple framework to build momentum(30:01) How to get support and take action(32:56) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)

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