Understanding Resistance: From Force to What Actually Works

Ever find yourself stuck in resistance – knowing what you “should” be doing, but unable to actually do it? In this episode, Lynn shares a personal post-Birth Healing Summit moment where overwhelm, exhaustion, and guilt led to total shutdown, procrastination, and scrolling instead of working. What shifted everything wasn’t more discipline – but a simple question from a loved one that revealed the hidden pressure underneath the resistance. Once she gave herself permission to fully step away from work, the guilt dissolved, the energy shifted, and creativity came flooding back. By Monday, she returned to her projects refreshed, focused, and reconnected to her purpose.✨ Episode Highlights:Why resistance often shows up after intense periods of productivity and burnoutThe surprising question that broke through procrastination and guiltHow giving yourself permission not to work can unlock motivationThe connection between emotional avoidance, resistance, and creative blockWhy rest, play, and spaciousness are essential for high-quality, inspired workHave a comment or question about today’s episode? Message Lynn on Instagram or Facebook, or Email Lynn.If you enjoyed today’s podcast and are interested in more topics to support your clinical practice and treating your clients, find us on your favorite podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.To learn more visit: InstituteforBirthHealing.comVisit Institute for Birth Healing to learn more about how to care for the pregnant and postpartum body: CLICK HERE