What if your resistance to change isn't weakness, but wisdom trying to keep you safe? In this eye-opening episode, Meghan explores the fascinating concept of "immunity to change"—why even the smallest shifts can feel impossibly difficult, and why willpower alone isn't enough. Drawing from groundbreaking research by psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, she reveals how our unconscious "competing commitments" create an internal tug-of-war that sabotages our best intentions.

Through personal stories and practical examples, Meghan shows how to work with your resistance instead of against it, using gentle experiments to test the fears that keep you stuck. Whether you've been beating yourself up for not following through on micro-pivots, or you're curious why change feels so hard even when you genuinely want it, this episode offers a compassionate new framework for understanding your inner protective system.

Essential listening for anyone ready to stop fighting themselves and start creating sustainable change from a place of self-compassion.

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Covered In This Episode

• Resistance isn’t failure—it’s feedback from your inner wisdom.

• Even small changes can threaten your sense of identity.

• Hidden commitments often block the very growth you say you want.

• Micro pivots work best when you stop fighting your fear.

• The hardest part of change is letting go of who you think you should be.

• Productivity can be a disguise for avoidance.

• Freedom often feels terrifying before it feels good.

• Your “stuckness” might be a sign you’re finally on the right path.

• Sustainable transformation honors your nervous system, not just your to-do list.

• Real growth begins with curiosity—not force.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Courageous Pivot Podcast
00:27 Welcome and Listener Appreciation
01:40 Recap of Micro Pivots and Introduction to Immunity to Change
02:57 Understanding Immunity to Change
05:07 Personal Example of Immunity to Change
07:01 Exploring Competing Commitments
10:50 Designing Small Experiments
15:25 Practical Examples of Micro Pivots
20:19 Homework and Final Thoughts

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This Week’s Exercise: The Resistance Reflection Practice

Purpose: To help you recognize where resistance is showing up, uncover the hidden beliefs behind it, and gently experiment with change in a way that honors your nervous system.

Step 1: Name the Change

• What’s the shift you want to make?

• It could be something small—a micro pivot you’ve been craving—or you can go all in with what you want most right now.

• Write it down clearly.

 Step 2: Notice the Resistance 

• Now try to imagine the change actually happening.

• What thoughts or feelings come up when you do?

• Don’t push them away. Just notice. This is valuable information.

Step 3: Get Curious About the Hidden Commitment

Ask yourself the following questions:

• What are you currently doing that works in direct conflict with this change?

• What might you be protecting?

• What identity are you holding onto that this change might threaten?

 Step 4: Identify The Big Assumption

Now ask yourself:

What do I believe will happen if I follow through with this change?

• Take it all the way to the end. What is the worst possible thing that could happen?

• You might begin to see how wild or exaggerated that belief or assumption actually is.

 Step 5: Craft Your Experiment

Now create a tiny, manageable way to test the waters.

• Something simple—like my “little craft experiment” or lunch with friends.

• The goal is to gently challenge your assumptions without disrupting your entire life or overwhelming your system. 

 Step 6: Run It, Reflect, and Learn

Try the experiment. Then take a few moments to reflect:

• What did you learn?

• What surprised you?

• What outcome might follow from this tiny shift?

You’re not aiming for perfection or success—just insight.

The data you gather here becomes the foundation for sustainable, aligned change.