EP 009: The Resistance Is Your Wisdom: Why Small Changes Can Feel Impossible

What if your resistance to change isn't weakness, but wisdom trying to keep you safe? In this eye-opening episode, Meghan explores the fascinating concept of "immunity to change"—why even the smallest shifts can feel impossibly difficult, and why willpower alone isn't enough. Drawing from groundbreaking research by psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, she reveals how our unconscious "competing commitments" create an internal tug-of-war that sabotages our best intentions. Through personal stories and practical examples, Meghan shows how to work with your resistance instead of against it, using gentle experiments to test the fears that keep you stuck. Whether you've been beating yourself up for not following through on micro-pivots, or you're curious why change feels so hard even when you genuinely want it, this episode offers a compassionate new framework for understanding your inner protective system. Essential listening for anyone ready to stop fighting themselves and start creating sustainable change from a place of self-compassion. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

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What if the next right move is to slow down, let go, or completely change course? Hosted by bestselling author and entrepreneur Meghan Telpner, The Courageous Pivot explores what it really means to honour your truth—even when it challenges everything you’ve built. Through personal stories, guest interviews and practical tools, Meghan shares how to navigate fear, trust your intuition, and redefine success on your own terms. In real time, through this podcast she is developing a framework to help you determine what to do when you don’t know what to do. Because often, the bravest thing you can do is dare to do it all differently. More at https:/courageouspivot.com/