Beginning Again, Again: When Life Leaves You Stuck and Starting Over Feels Impossible
Thu Jan 22 2026
Anyone else have a really tough December and struggle to find the strength to start again, again? Well, if this is you, take a listen to this episode.
Welcome to Season 3 of Livd Divorce Stories. We're kicking off 2026 with raw honesty about what it really takes to begin again when life leaves you feeling stuck, frozen, and overwhelmed. December was hard, and instead of powering through with forced resolutions, this episode is about acknowledging when you're paralyzed and finding the courage to take even the smallest step forward.
This isn't a pep talk. It's a breath. An exhale. A reminder that beginning again starts with a quiet mental decision, not a dramatic movie montage. Whether you're recovering from a relationship shift, an unexpected diagnosis, a deferred dream, or just the weight of life life-ing, you'll find practical tools for getting unstuck. From the power of a simple shower to the wisdom of half steps, this episode walks you through how to move forward when you don't have the strength for giant leaps.
You'll hear about the mental decision that sparks change, the importance of motion (even when it's just a crawl), and why kindness to yourself isn't a luxury, it's a strategy for survival. Because starting over isn't about strength. Sometimes it's just about remembering what carried you through before and going back there, one gentle step at a time.
3 Key Takeaways:
Soft Decisions Still Count: Beginning again starts with a mental decision, even if it's just a whisper. You don't need a dramatic breakthrough, just a quiet recognition that you can't stay where you are. That decision, even when shaky, is movement.
Half Steps Are Holy: Progress doesn't have to be perfect. A shower, a journal entry, crying in the car but still showing up, being honest when someone asks how you are, these aren't small wins, they're THE wins. Motion, even slow motion, creates momentum.
Kindness Is a Strategy, Not a Luxury: Giving yourself grace isn't weakness, it's wisdom. When fear gets loud, call it out, but don't let it keep you stuck. Avoidance strengthens the fear circuit, but gentle forward motion sets you free.
Books Discussed In This Episode
The Bible Make Room For Joy
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Anyone else have a really tough December and struggle to find the strength to start again, again? Well, if this is you, take a listen to this episode. Welcome to Season 3 of Livd Divorce Stories. We're kicking off 2026 with raw honesty about what it really takes to begin again when life leaves you feeling stuck, frozen, and overwhelmed. December was hard, and instead of powering through with forced resolutions, this episode is about acknowledging when you're paralyzed and finding the courage to take even the smallest step forward. This isn't a pep talk. It's a breath. An exhale. A reminder that beginning again starts with a quiet mental decision, not a dramatic movie montage. Whether you're recovering from a relationship shift, an unexpected diagnosis, a deferred dream, or just the weight of life life-ing, you'll find practical tools for getting unstuck. From the power of a simple shower to the wisdom of half steps, this episode walks you through how to move forward when you don't have the strength for giant leaps. You'll hear about the mental decision that sparks change, the importance of motion (even when it's just a crawl), and why kindness to yourself isn't a luxury, it's a strategy for survival. Because starting over isn't about strength. Sometimes it's just about remembering what carried you through before and going back there, one gentle step at a time. 3 Key Takeaways: Soft Decisions Still Count: Beginning again starts with a mental decision, even if it's just a whisper. You don't need a dramatic breakthrough, just a quiet recognition that you can't stay where you are. That decision, even when shaky, is movement. Half Steps Are Holy: Progress doesn't have to be perfect. A shower, a journal entry, crying in the car but still showing up, being honest when someone asks how you are, these aren't small wins, they're THE wins. Motion, even slow motion, creates momentum. Kindness Is a Strategy, Not a Luxury: Giving yourself grace isn't weakness, it's wisdom. When fear gets loud, call it out, but don't let it keep you stuck. Avoidance strengthens the fear circuit, but gentle forward motion sets you free. Books Discussed In This Episode The Bible Make Room For Joy Join the Livd Community: https://www.livd.co/membership Subscribe to the Livd Newsletter: https://www.livd.co/newsletter Need Guidance? Learn about coaching packages here: https://www.livd.co/coaching Connect with Livd Stories: IG: @livdstories Website: https://www.livd.co/