Strength Comes in the Struggle: How to Push Through When Life Pushes Back

Ever feel like life is pushing back just when you’re trying to grow? That resistance you’re facing—it’s not a roadblock. It’s the way forward.

In this episode, we dive into the necessity of resistance, how challenges shape us into who we’re meant to be, and why pushing through the hard moments is what leads to real strength. We also talk about timing and readiness—how sometimes, the things we want don’t happen when we expect them to because we’re still being prepared for them. And finally, we break down the universal truth that everyone has had a Day One—a messy, uncomfortable, “I have no idea what I’m doing” moment at the start of any journey.

I share personal stories, including my journey through infertility and how stepping into the unknown—whether it was running my first race, getting sober, or building a business—was never easy at first, but always worth it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why resistance isn’t a sign to stop—it’s a sign that you’re getting stronger.
✅ The reason God doesn’t always give us what we want right away—and how to trust the process.
✅ How to reframe Day One so that you don’t quit before you’ve even started.
✅ Stories from my own life that prove that the struggle always leads to something better.
✅ Practical mindset shifts to help you push through discomfort and keep moving forward.

Key Takeaways & Quotes:

💡 “Resistance isn’t your enemy—it’s your training ground.” Growth happens when we push through discomfort, not when things are easy.

💡 “I pray that God doesn’t take me further than my character can sustain me.” (Christine Caine) Sometimes we’re waiting on a blessing, but really, that blessing is waiting for us to be ready.

💡 “Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” (Jon Acuff) Everyone has had a messy Day One—so don’t let that stop you from starting.

💡 “You don’t have to be good at it. You just have to keep showing up.” Whether it’s fitness, faith, parenting, or business—consistency is what leads to success.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

🔹 The Truth About Resistance: Why struggle is necessary and how it prepares us for what’s next.
🔹 God’s Timing vs. Our Timing: The lessons I learned from our infertility journey and why things don’t always happen when we expect them to.
🔹 The First Mile Is a Liar: Why the beginning of anything new feels impossible—and how to push through.
🔹 The Illusion of Effortless Success: How social media makes us believe success is easy, when in reality, everyone has had a Day One.
🔹 Practical Strategies to Keep Going: How to shift your mindset when things feel hard, and why small steps matter more than you think.

If You’re in a Tough Season Right Now…

If you’re facing resistance, if you feel like you’re stuck in the waiting, or if you’re just afraid to start because you don’t know if you’re strong enough—I want you to hear this:

✨ You are not behind.
✨ You are not failing.
✨ You are simply in your process of becoming.

Whatever you’re working toward, whatever dream feels just out of reach, I

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