Motivation is often treated as the starting point for change, but science tells a different story.

In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie breaks down why motivation is unreliable, inconsistent, and often misunderstood. Drawing on neuroscience and behavioral science, this conversation explains why action creates motivation, not the other way around.

You’ll learn why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck, what initiation energy really is, and how small, structured actions work with your brain instead of against it. This episode offers a grounded, practical reframe for anyone who feels frustrated with themselves for not feeling “motivated enough.”

If you stay until the end, you’ll hear a powerful shift that helps you take action even when motivation is completely absent.

This episode is for you if:

• You feel stuck waiting for motivation
• You judge yourself for lacking drive
• You want science-backed strategies for momentum
• You’re ready to take action without hype or burnout

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why motivation is a result of action, not a prerequisite
• How dopamine and reward pathways actually work
• What initiation energy is and why it matters
• Why systems outperform motivation
• How to start even when motivation is low

Resources

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