Evolve Ventures
Co-hosts, Emilia Smith and Bianca Thomas are taking state-of-the-art research, experience, and data-backed methodologies to evolve the old version of themselves leveraging their obsessions into Evolve Ventures, a podcast designed to accelerate evolution, excellence, and extraordinary.Evolve Ventures is designed to radically equip you for today’s experiences, and tomorrow’s challenges, shifting you into unlimited potential. Topics will dive into the keys of leadership, elite brain performance, the not-so-scary parts of tech, the tools to navigate mental health, strategies for optimal living, relationships, and of course, personal development without the fluff. You can look forward to deeper stories, insights, and tactical takeaways to leverage and apply in your everyday life. Connect with the Evolve Ventures team on Instagram: @EvolveVentures @EvolvewithEmilia @EvolvewithBianca | Like the Evolve Ventures Facebook Page to connect with the global community: https://tinyurl.com/evolveventures
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#391 | Why Does Growth Suck SO BAD?
What if the reason growth feels so hard is because we expect it to be easy? In this episode, we unpack why personal growth can feel awful—and why that’s not a bad thing. We explore how chasing quick fixes keeps us stuck and how shifting from “avoiding pain” to “building bravery” can change everything. If you’ve ever felt like giving up on your growth journey, know that you're not alone. We’re in this with you. Tune in for real stories, mindset shifts, and the support you need to keep going—even when it’s tough.
Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion and why we highly recommend listening to it as well:
#347 | Why You Need Self-Accountability - https://apple.co/3XVnJ8p
#351 | How to Make Friends with Pain - https://apple.co/41PRxWw
Out of the Mud (OOTM): “The Tools To Ask For What You Need” - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4DAIOl8AQaiavbfY38W4bA#/registration
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Show notes:
(2:41) Why we expect growth to be easy
(5:01) The trap of chasing quick fixes
(8:11) Pain as a tool for healing
(10:11) Stop avoiding pain—build tolerance
(12:54) Bravery Vs. Fear in growth
(14:25) Skill takes time, not shortcuts
(18:04) Pain + Growth mindset = Results
(21:14) Outro
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(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)
