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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 23 MIN

216 Could you be trying to solve the wrong problem? Why your fitness and wellbeing goals still feel out of reach

from Busy Woman's Guide to Wellbeing

Have you ever felt like you’ve tried everything to reach a goal – new plans, new hacks, more discipline – and yet somehow, you always end up back where you started?In this episode, we'll explore why that happens so often. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy, unmotivated, or bad at sticking to things. It’s usually because you’ve been trying to solve the wrong problem.Today I'm sharing a few stories with you of trying to solve the wrong problem. And I’ll give you three powerful questions you can ask yourself today to find the right problem to solve so that you can finally get different results.Key TakeawaysWhy repeating the same strategies often leads to the same stuck feelingHow focusing on surface-level fixes keeps you from addressing the real issueReal examples of clients who shifted their focus and found lasting changeThe role of self-reflection, compassion, and body awareness in finding better answers3 powerful questions to ask when you feel like nothing’s workingSometimes it’s not about trying harder – it’s about stepping back and asking a better question.Listen in to discover why identifying the real problem can change everything, and how to finally create a path forward that works for you.

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