When You Want to Grow, But You Don't Have the Energy

Have you ever genuinely wanted to grow… but the moment you try, everything inside of you shuts down? The overwhelm, the spinning thoughts, the urge to hide, the "something must be wrong with me" feeling? You're not alone. And more importantly—you're not broken. In this powerful episode, Marci Owen, Advanced Certified Life Coach, Nervous System Resilience Trained, and StoryCoach, gently unpacks what's really happening beneath the surface when "doing the work" feels impossible. You'll learn: ✨ Why your overwhelmed, shut-down moments are not resistance—they're protection ✨ How your nervous system and protective parts (IFS-style) lovingly try to keep you safe ✨ Why comparison can feel so painful—and what it actually reveals about your desires ✨ How to recognize states of the nervous system like functional freeze and the truth behind the "I'm so behind" story ✨ The first tiny steps you can take when you have no energy for anything ✨ Why awareness alone counts as doing the work (more than you think) ✨ A simple, calming somatic practice you can do in 60 seconds ✨ How to begin validating and nurturing your wounded inner parts with compassion ✨ Why growth never requires big leaps—just 1% gentler, safer steps If you've been judging yourself… believing you "should be further ahead"… or feeling weighed down by shame or comparison, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Marci helps you reconnect with compassion, calm, and truth: You are not lazy. You are not unmotivated. You are not failing. Your nervous system is trying to protect you. And there is a way forward—one loving step at a time. If this episode strengthens your heart, please share it with someone who needs the reminder that they're not alone. And if you're ready for deeper support and community, come join us inside Self Love YOUniversity, where we are practicing this work together all month long. You are courageous. You are worthy. And you are already on your path. ♡ 🌟 Useful Links & Resources from Marci 🔗 Visit My Website: To learn more visit www.marciowen.com 💖 Join the Self Love YOUniversity A supportive space where Christian women learn to love themselves deeply, show up confidently, and live with purpose. 👉 Click here to enroll or learn more 🧭 Book a FREE Clarity Call Want to feel more grounded, calm, and confident—starting now? Let's talk. 🎯 Schedule your free call here 💌 Get Marci's Minute (My Weekly-ish Email) Real encouragement, practical tips, and personal insights to keep your heart strong and your mind grounded. 📬 Click here to join the list ✨ 3 Secrets to Instantly Feel Better Scroll to the bottom of this page for quick, powerful tips to shift your emotional state fast. 🙏 Love the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a review on your favorite platform. It truly helps more women find this work—and I'd love to hear your thoughts, insights, or questions. 📲 Stay Connected Email: marci@marciowen.com Instagram: @marci.owencoaching Facebook: Marci Owen Coaching Episode Website