Episode Details

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean dive into the misunderstood world of resistance—what it is, how it shows up, and why it's actually a crucial part of healing. From subconscious protection mechanisms to secondary gains and hidden identity attachments, they explore the real reasons why we sometimes feel stuck or frustrated in our self-work. Tune in! You’ll learn how to stop judging resistance and start seeing it as feedback that’s here to help, not hinder. This episode is a permission slip to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with your body and subconscious with compassion.

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What we covered in this episode:

🔄 Why resistance is actually subconscious communication

🧠 How secondary gains and losses keep us stuck

👶 Why your subconscious is like a wise toddler

🚧 What “it’s not working” really means

🎭 How identity can fuel resistance

🌱 The power of compassion and curiosity in healing

🛑 Why forcing healing can backfire

🧍‍♀️ The hidden cost of over-parenting and external validation

📚 How your body might resist even helpful information

🤝 When and why you might need support from others

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