<p>This one gets personal. I share my story, growing up praised for performance, losing my athletic identity, spiraling into restriction, bingeing, and running myself into the ground. A coach tells me to lose weight, shame follows, and I chase “smaller” at all costs. The shift starts with one yes: a park workout. From there, I rebuilt myself. HIIT opens the door to movement; strength training changes everything. Lifting teaches me to take up space, eat for fuel, and measure progress by power, not a scale. I define what “enough” means on my terms.</p><p>In this episode of Broads, I break down how mindset questions create momentum, why one decision beats perfection, and what real progress looks like, and spoiler: It's not what you've been told. </p><p>If you feel stuck, this episode is your sign. Freedom is possible. Start with one yes, and watch every other part of your life follow!</p><p>What's Discussed:</p><p>(00:04) The moment I finally share my real story: the messy truth behind the highlight reel<br>(14:32) The breaking point: when discipline was really just fear in disguise</p><p>(20:51) The yes that changed everything (and why it wasn’t about the workout)</p><p>(28:10) How lifting 250 pounds rewired my brain about worth and confidence</p><p>(43:56) The one decision that flips everything, from chasing smaller to claiming freedom</p><p><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsors:</strong></p><p>Broads: Ready to ditch the BS and start feeling strong in your body? Work 1:1 with a Broads Coach to get custom programming + nutritional guidance to finally reach your goals. Learn more at<a href="https://www.broads.app/join" target="_blank"> https://www.broads.app/join</a></p><p><strong>Learn more from Broads</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.broads.app/" target="_blank">https://www.broads.app/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.podcast/" target="_blank">@broads.podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/broads.app/" target="_blank">@broads.app</a></p>