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430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It

430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It

Update: 2025-10-09
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Friction feels annoying, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it is also where real growth happens. In this episode, I show you how to stop avoiding discomfort and start using it to build confidence, resilience, and stronger connections. You’ll learn why your brain resists effort and failure, how to reframe frustration as progress, and simple ways to practice tolerating and even seeking out productive friction. By the end, you’ll see why the challenges you face are exactly what make you stronger and more capable. Let's go!

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: schoolofnewfeministthought.com/430

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430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It

430. How to Embrace Friction and Grow From It