Episode 208: Kicking Off 2026 and The Hidden Cost of NOT Investing in Yourself

“What is more expensive — staying the same or finally choosing to invest in change?”As we kick off a new year, I’m reflecting on just how fast time has moved — in my family, my health, my business, and my personal growth. What felt slow in the moment now feels like it passed in the blink of an eye.In this episode, I invite you into an honest conversation about personal growth, wellness, and the true cost of staying the same. As a functional women’s health coach, I see this pattern often: feeling ready for change, yet letting life, time, finances, and responsibilities stand in the way.We talk about:• Why staying the same is often more expensive than investing in yourself• The mindset shift required to create meaningful change• How proactive investment fuels healing, growth, and alignment• Navigating business, motherhood, marriage, and wellness without burning out• Why women must stop sacrificing their health for everything elseIf you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next step should be, this episode is your reminder that growth requires intention, discomfort, and self-trust.Tune into full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://youtu.be/3z_tx8vXsewIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/coachingWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...🎧 Available on:Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUhApple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-empowered-in-health-276832447/