2: Why Trying Harder Is Not The Answer

In this episode, we look at the deeply ingrained belief that if we just try harder — eat better food, be more disciplined, stick to the plan — we’ll finally feel better. But for most women in midlife, the real issue isn’t a lack of willpower or time management… it’s a culture that taught us to fight our bodies instead of working with them.

I share the story of a client who broke this cycle and introduce you to one of my core self-coaching tools: “Work with your body, not on it.” It’s a small but radical shift that can change everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why trying harder keeps you stuck (and exhausted)
• The real reason willpower always feels like it’s failing you
• What happens when we stop controlling and start collaborating with our bodies
• A practical self-coaching technique to begin today

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