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Feb 2025
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S3E09. Overcoming plateaus & finding you...

Cassia Tierney Clarke
About this episode

Hi friends!

This week we are discussing all things plateaus & finding your spark again. If you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just spinning your wheels lately, this episode is for you. I tell you all about my own biggest plateaus, and we’re diving deep into overcoming it and regaining that motivation, whether it’s to do with your career, fitness journey, creative projects, or just your general day-to-day. It’s time to learn to trust the process of learning, adapting, and preparing for what’s next, and finally break free from your rut.

With love,

Cass



(12:01) What is plateaus?

(14:36) The story of my own biggest plateaus

(23:57) The ”just before” theory

(28:08) Recognising why you’re stuck

(37:56) Finding your spark again

(44:32) The science behind plateaus

(46:24) Spiritual practices for reigniting motivation

(51:11) Listener challenge

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