s2e8 When Fear Isn’t Fuel: A Softer Way Back to Movement

“You don't need to use fear to stay motivated as you let go of the diet mentality around fitness or ease back in after an injury.”

“Movement is easy. Our bodies were made to move. We make it harder by overthinking it and giving ourselves deadlines.”

You took a break from working out…and now you’re feeling stuck. 

Should you push through, start over, or wait until you “feel ready”? 🤔

In this episode, I talk about the mental spiral that can follow a setback, especially if you’re used to the hustle culture approach to fitness. I share my own journey of unlearning pressure-filled timelines and how to come back to movement with less fear and more self-trust. We’ll discuss how to transition from fear-based motivation to curiosity, and why rest isn’t a sign of failure, but rather a natural part of the cycle.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or afraid of “losing progress,” this one’s for you.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to setbacks and movement breaks
• The pressure to push through injuries and overtrain
• How hustle culture affects our approach to rest
• Letting go of deadlines and fear-based motivation
• Quick-fix goals vs. sustainable habits
• What happens after the “event” you trained for ends
• Why rest is part of the cycle
• Affirmations and mantras to reframe your mindset
• Your weekly experiment

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