Resilience Over Resistance: Why Most Change Fails (Part One)
In Part One of this two-part conversation on The Resilient Mother Podcast, Tiffany Lorraine Galloway sits down with therapist and psychologist Hannah Ashwell to explore why change is so difficult — even when motivation is high — and how resilience is built through sustainable, compassionate strategies rather than pressure or willpower.
This episode dives into the psychology behind resistance, habit formation, and identity, offering grounded insight for mothers who are tired of all-or-nothing cycles and burnout.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why most behavior change fails within the first few weeks
The difference between resistance and lack of discipline
How micro-goals create confidence and long-term momentum
Why planning for obstacles is essential for sustainable change
The danger of measuring worth through numbers, outcomes, or appearance
When “healthy habits” quietly become unhealthy patterns
How self-compassion supports resilience and follow-through
This conversation reframes resistance as a protective response of the brain — not a personal failure — and invites mothers to build change that honors both growth and season.
About the Guest
Hannah Ashwell is a UK-based therapist and psychologist specializing in behavior change, addiction, and sustainable personal transformation. Her work focuses on helping individuals make meaningful change in ways that support long-term wellbeing rather than burnout.
🌿 Guest Website:
https://www.hannahashwell.co.uk
📱 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therealhannahashwell
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Part Two continues the conversation, shifting from personal resilience to raising resilient children in a digital world.

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