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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

Episode 79 Hard Again Doesn't Mean Back to the Beginning

from Running to Myself · host Trish Stanton

Hard Again Doesn’t Mean Back to the BeginningLifting Heavier in Mind and Life Have you ever had a moment where something felt harder than it “should”? You’ve been doing the work.You’ve seen growth.You’ve built momentum. And then one day it feels heavy again. In this episode, I share a story from the gym, a workout that caught me off guard, and how it mirrors what so many of us experience in personal growth and mind management. Sometimes the weight increases. That doesn’t mean you’ve lost strength. It means you’re being asked to use it at a new level. If you’ve ever thought: • “I thought I was past this.” • “Why is this so hard again?” • “It feels like I’ve lost ground.” This episode will help you reframe those thoughts and return to solid footing. Inside This Episode: Why growth doesn’t always feel easier• The subtle expectation that creates discouragement• The difference between regression and heavier circumstances• Why hard days don’t erase past progress• How to tell if the “weight” increased in your life Practical Tools You Can Use Right Away: Separate the situation from the story Identify what actually got heavier Return to the fundamentals (sleep, stress, support, reflection) Normalize emotional waves instead of judging them Borrow belief when your perspective feels shaky Mind management will not prevent hard seasons. But it will increase your capacity to navigate hard situations without collapsing into old patterns. If you’re in a heavier season and want support, you can schedule a coaching consultation with me. We’ll assess the weight, evaluate the story, and strengthen the skill together. And if you’re not ready for one-to-one coaching, start with the tools in this episode. You haven’t lost ground. You’re lifting heavier. Connect with Trisha:Schedule a coaching consult:Book a Call Join the weekly email list: Sign Up  If this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder that hard again does not mean back to the beginning. Keep running toward yourself.

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