Episode 49: Who Are You Practicing Becoming?

August 6
9 mins

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Episode Description

Have you ever noticed how convincing that little voice in your head can be?

"It's too hot."

"I don't have enough time."

"I'll start tomorrow."

"I'm too tired."

If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with movement, you're not alone. The truth is, those voices don't disappear—even after years of building healthy habits.

The difference isn't that successful people never hear them.

The difference is they don't let those voices make the final decision.

In this solo episode, I share a very real moment from my own week when I almost skipped my run, along with the mindset shift that helped me lace up my shoes anyway. We explore how the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves quietly shape our identity—and why even the smallest action can begin changing that story.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

How your daily choices reinforce the identity you're becoming.

Why waiting for the "perfect" time to move often keeps us stuck.

How to stop giving your excuses the final say.

Why movement doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing commitment.

A simple mindset shift that can help you stay consistent, even on busy days.

My favourite analogy for thinking about movement as a "snack" instead of a full-course meal.

One powerful question to ask yourself before deciding whether to move:

Who am I practicing becoming?

Because every time you choose to move—even for five or ten minutes—you're doing more than changing your body.

You're strengthening the identity of someone who keeps showing up for herself.

If this conversation resonated with you, I also recommend listening to my previous solo episode,

Episode: 42 Which Voice Are You Listening To?

How to Know When to Trust Your Body...and When to Keep Going.

Together, these two conversations will help you recognize the voices in your mind and begin choosing the one that leads you toward the life you truly want.

If you enjoyed today's episode, please consider sharing it with someone who might need this reminder.

Sometimes the right conversation reaches us at exactly the right time.

Thank you for being here.

I'm always rooting for you to move with ease.


And, if you're looking for a movement "snack", I've got you!

3 Essential Hip Exercises I never miss, even when I'm strapped for time! No equipment needed.

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