164: I Know What to Do. I'm Just Not Doing It!

My journey from a health professional battling with my own vices to someone who preaches wellness wasn't an overnight transformation. It began with a heart-wrenching wake-up call during my mother's illness and led me down a path of discovery—realizing that knowledge alone isn't enough to foster the change we seek.  That's why we're unwrapping the complex layers that lie between understanding health and living it, highlighting the indispensable role of personalized coaching. By sharing my own experiences, I aim to illuminate how tailored insights and accountability can revolutionize our approach, turning information into action for a healthier, more fulfilling life. This episode isn't just about what to do; it's about setting goals that resonate and creating a vision that sticks. We dissect the SMART framework to show how effective goal-setting can lead to remarkable achievements when aligned with personal values.  As we explore the need for regular check-ins and customized coaching strategies, we also tackle the psychological roadblocks, such as stress and body image, that can derail our progress. I invite you to consider how overcoming limiting beliefs through reframed thinking can clear the path toward your health aspirations.  Join us on this transformative journey, and let's forge a roadmap to your well-being together. Chapter Summaries Bridging the Gap (0:00:05) Personal transformation, the gap between knowledge and action, the importance of coaching, and seeking a healthier path. Health Goals Through Personalized Coaching (0:19:19)  Setting meaningful goals aligned with values, addressing psychological factors, and reframing limiting beliefs for personal health coaching. Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/164Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.