diff --git a/src/hooks/useAuth.tsx b/src/hooks/useAuth.tsx
index 2b57b7f0..32a9c660 100644
--- a/src/hooks/useAuth.tsx
+++ b/src/hooks/useAuth.tsx
@@ -59,12 +59,15 @@ export function AuthProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
     // Listen for auth changes
     const {
       data: { subscription },
-    } = supabase.auth.onAuthStateChange(async (event, session) => {
+    } = supabase.auth.onAuthStateChange((event, session) => {
       setSession(session);
       setUser(session?.user ?? null);
       
       if (session?.user) {
-        await fetchProfile(session.user.id);
+        // Defer profile fetch to avoid deadlock
+        setTimeout(() => {
+          fetchProfile(session.user.id);
+        }, 0);
       } else {
         setProfile(null);
       }