In this solo episode, I’m following up on Episode 191 (When Progress Feels Like Panic) with a deeper dive into the dips that come after growth — and how easy it is to mistake them for failure.

This week, I hit one of those dips myself. After a run of feeling good and showing up consistently, I found myself shutting down — and falling into familiar patterns.

But this time, I responded differently.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked, “Why does it feel like I’m back here again?” even though they know they’ve grown.

We’ll talk about:

• How momentum really works (spoiler: it’s not linear)

• Why old patterns show up when you’re tired, stressed, or stretched

• The difference between rest and avoidance

• Why “I should be over this” is a lie

• How to recognise progress even in the middle of a setback

• The one thing I’m doing differently this time around

You’re not back at the start — you’re facing something familiar with stronger awareness. And that’s what growth actually looks like.

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of starting, stopping, and second-guessing—this is for you.

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