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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Tension Zone: Stuck between "This isn't it" and "Now what"

from Changeology · host Meg Trucano, Ph.D.

Send us Fan MailMost people assume that if they want change badly enough, clarity will eventually appear and it'll be smooth sailing from there.But there’s a phase of personal change where the opposite happens:You know something about your life isn’t working anymore. You think about changing careers, leaving a relationship, or redesigning your life entirely. You read books, listen to podcasts, and imagine different possibilities.And yet… nothing actually changes.In this episode, you’ll learn why wanting change isn’t enough to create it, how subtle psychological patterns keep people stuck in careers, relationships, and identities that no longer fit, and why the real work of this stage isn’t finding clarity.... but interrupting the automatic patterns that built your current life (that you want to change).If you’ve ever felt stuck between knowing something has to change and having no idea what the next step is, this episode will help you understand exactly where you are in the change process and what actually moves you forward.

Send us Fan Mail Most people assume that if they want change badly enough, clarity will eventually appear and it'll be smooth sailing from there. But there’s a phase of personal change where the opposite happens: You know something about your life isn’t working anymore. You think about changing careers, leaving a relationship, or redesigning your life entirely. You read books, listen to podcasts, and imagine different possibilities. And yet… nothing actually changes. In this episode, you’ll l...

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