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In this episode, Jessa explores the part of personal growth no one talks about — the contraction that shows up right before everything changes. If you’ve been feeling resistance, fear, hesitation, or like you’re “backsliding” right when you’re about to move forward, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn why your nervous system doesn’t register expansion as growth — it registers it as uncertainty — and why that’s exactly why the moment before a breakthrough can feel like panic, doubt, and wanting to quit. Jessa shares how survival consciousness differs from creative consciousness, what actually builds capacity (hint: it’s not more healing), and how to keep going without forcing or bypassing yourself.

This is the moment most people quit.
But it might also be the moment your timeline is shifting.

0:00 Introduction: Embracing Authenticity

01:43 Understanding Contraction and Expansion

06:32 Creative Consciousness vs. Survival Mode

09:43 Building Capacity Through Experience

13:16 Navigating Fear and Desire

16:38 The Role of Contraction in Growth

19:47 Conclusion: Celebrating Your Journey

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