This is basically EMOTIONAL CROSSFIT, Okay!?

November 24, 2025

Some days, writing feels less like creativity… and more like a full-body workout you didn’t sign up for.

In this episode, we’re talking about the mental, emotional, and creative intensity of writing—aka what we’re calling emotional CrossFit. From pushing through resistance to navigating the constant highs and lows of the process, we unpack why writing can feel so exhausting—and why that might actually mean you’re doing it right. Because growth in writing isn’t always pretty, and it definitely isn’t easy.

We also get into the discipline it takes to keep showing up, even when it feels hard, messy, or completely unproductive. Whether you’re drafting, editing, or stuck somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that the struggle is part of the process—and that building creative endurance is just as important as building skill.

In This Episode

• Why writing can feel mentally and emotionally exhausting

• The concept of “emotional CrossFit” and creative endurance

• Pushing through resistance vs knowing when to step back

• The highs and lows of the writing process

• Discipline vs motivation (and why motivation won’t save you)

• Showing up consistently—even when it feels pointless

• Writing through doubt, frustration, and burnout

• The difference between hard work and productive work

• Building stamina as a writer over time

• Why struggle doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong

• Normalizing the emotional intensity of creating something meaningful