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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 40 MIN

Why Resistance Might Be the Point: Understanding Friction and Growth

from Scrambled Eggs with Richard and Meghan - Real Coaching for When Life Gets Scrambled · host Meghan DeFord and Richard Taliaferro

Why does everything feel harder right when you’re trying to grow?In this episode, Meghan and Richard unpack the role of friction in personal growth, decision-making, and identity shifts. From career transitions to relationships to starting something new, friction is often the moment people quit—but it’s also the moment where growth actually begins.They explore:The difference between growth friction and misalignmentWhy discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrongHow modern life trains us to avoid the very thing we needThe hidden role of grief in transformationHow to build resilience instead of avoiding resistanceIf you’ve been feeling stuck, starting and stopping, or questioning your next move, this conversation will help you reframe what’s actually happening.

Why does everything feel harder right when you’re trying to grow?In this episode, Meghan and Richard unpack the role of friction in personal growth, decision-making, and identity shifts. From career transitions to relationships to starting something new, friction is often the moment people quit—but it’s also the moment where growth actually begins.They explore:The difference between growth friction and misalignmentWhy discomfort doesn’t mean something is wrongHow modern life trains us to avoid the very thing we needThe hidden role of grief in transformationHow to build resilience instead of avoiding resistanceIf you’ve been feeling stuck, starting and stopping, or questioning your next move, this conversation will help you reframe what’s actually happening.

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