EPISODE · Mar 30, 2025 · 12 MIN
Change Is Hard: Why You Feel Stuck & How to Finally Move EP #22
from The Deliberate Exchange - Navigating Stress, Sobriety & Self-Trust — One Deliberate Step at a Time · host Chelsea Powell
Change isn’t just about deciding—it’s a process. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you keep repeating the same patterns, it’s not because you lack willpower. It’s because real transformation happens in stages.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 Stages of Change—from denial to action to maintaining momentum. You’ll learn: ✅ Why you’re not actually failing when you "fall off track" ✅ The hidden stage that keeps most people stuck ✅ How to move through resistance, self-sabotage, and relapse ✅ What to do when motivation dips so you don’t quitIf you’re in contemplation mode, overthinking your next step, or frustrated by setbacks, this episode will shift your perspective. Let’s break through the mental blocks and make lasting change—for real this time.Listen to these past episodes for more context:How to Start Why Perfection SucksListen now and take the first step toward the life you truly want!And to learn more about the Resitance Report, check it out here! Ways to continue the work:🔁 Ongoing support: The Deliberate Practice — a steady rhythm of nervous system regulation, breathwork, and integration.Free: The Complete Guide to Quitting Drinking .. a nervous-system-based guide for understanding cravings, stress, and stop/start cycles.🧭 Personalized clarity: The Personal Power Map — a personalized nervous system and identity audit with a video walkthrough.Explore everything at thedeliberateone.com Connect on Instagram @thedeliberateoneIf this episode supported you, you can buy me a coffee here
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Change isn’t just about deciding—it’s a process. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you keep repeating the same patterns, it’s not because you lack willpower. It’s because real transformation happens in stages. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 6 Stages of Change—from denial to action to maintaining momentum. You’ll learn: ✅ Why you’re not actually failing when you "fall off track" ✅ The hidden stage that keeps most people stuck ✅ How to move through resistance, self-sabo...
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