9. The Secret Emotional Life of Laziness

Think you're lazy? In this episode of Feelings and Other Inconveniences, therapists Sarah Dosanjh and Stefanie Michele pull apart one of the most loaded labels we give ourselves: laziness. Is it a real trait—or just a label we slap on something deeper? From resistance to overwhelm, passive rebellion to the emotional weight of impossible expectations, they dig into the psychology behind why we sometimes can't (or won't) act. Stefanie shares personal moments when she mistook depression for laziness, and Sarah reflects on how "doing nothing" can actually be an act of protection. Together, they explore how shame, energy levels, and hidden beliefs all play into our inertia—and how reframing the word "lazy" can free us from pointless self-blame. Stay tuned at the end to hear practical strategies that can help unstick mental blocks. More importantly, you'll learn how to see these moments not as failures, but as signposts pointing to what you really need. If you've ever called yourself lazy (or been called lazy by someone else), this episode might just change the way you see yourself. Love the episode? Leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more than you'd think (and yes, we actually read them). Not sure what to write? You can literally just copy and paste this: BEST PODCAST EVER — A UNIQUE REVIEW We won't argue with you. More About Stefanie Michele: Instagram Substack Website: Work With Me Wednesday Emails More About Sarah Dosanjh: YouTube Instagram Website Book: I Can't Stop Eating