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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 40 MIN

Get What You Want...How to Break Free From What Holds Us Back

from Confessions of a Group X Instructor · host Ellen Elisabeth de Werd

Episode 97: Get What You Want — How to Break Free From What Holds You Back (with Janice Jaicks)Why do so many people never achieve the things they say they want?In this honest and insightful conversation, I sit down with Janice Jaiks, owner of Fitness Fest, to explore what really keeps people stuck—and what it actually takes to move forward. We talk about the gap between intention and action, the invisible forces that hold people back, and why breaking free often requires internal courage and external strategy.Janice shares powerful perspective on what it means to be stuck, how fear influences our decisions, and practical ways to begin moving toward bigger goals and dreams—even when the path feels uncertain.Because getting what you want isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about removing what’s been holding you back from being fully yourself.In this episode, we discuss:Why people don’t achieve their goals—even when they truly want themWhat “stuck” really means and how to recognize itSimple, practical ways to start getting things doneHow to approach bigger dreams without overwhelmThe role fear plays—and how to move forward anywayIf you’ve been circling a decision…If you know you want more but aren’t sure how to begin…If you’re ready to break free from what’s been holding you back…This episode is for you.About Janice Jaicks:Janice Jaiks is the owner of Fitness Fest and a respected leader in the fitness industry, known for bringing together instructors, presenters, and professionals in an environment that fosters growth, connection, and breakthrough. Through her work, she has helped thousands of fitness professionals expand their vision and step more fully into their potential.IG @fitnessfest Conference fitnessfest.org/fitnessfest  use Ellen25 at checkout Coaching website janicejaicks.com  Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show!Check out the WARRIOR formats:⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/warrior_group_fitness_/🏹 Follow WARRIOR on YouTube & TikTok:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdA3cH7_JBKp30H5vwyVk7w⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@warriorinstructoracademy?lang=en⁠⁠

Episode 97: Get What You Want — How to Break Free From What Holds You Back (with Janice Jaicks)Why do so many people never achieve the things they say they want?In this honest and insightful conversation, I sit down with Janice Jaiks, owner of Fitness Fest, to explore what really keeps people stuck—and what it actually takes to move forward. We talk about the gap between intention and action, the invisible forces that hold people back, and why breaking free often requires internal courage and external strategy.Janice shares powerful perspective on what it means to be stuck, how fear influences our decisions, and practical ways to begin moving toward bigger goals and dreams—even when the path feels uncertain.Because getting what you want isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about removing what’s been holding you back from being fully yourself.In this episode, we discuss:Why people don’t achieve their goals—even when they truly want themWhat “stuck” really means and how to recognize itSimple, practical ways to start getting things doneHow to approach bigger dreams without overwhelmThe role fear plays—and how to move forward anywayIf you’ve been circling a decision…If you know you want more but aren’t sure how to begin…If you’re ready to break free from what’s been holding you back…This episode is for you.About Janice Jaicks:Janice Jaiks is the owner of Fitness Fest and a respected leader in the fitness industry, known for bringing together instructors, presenters, and professionals in an environment that fosters growth, connection, and breakthrough. Through her work, she has helped thousands of fitness professionals expand their vision and step more fully into their potential.IG @fitnessfest Conference fitnessfest.org/fitnessfest  use Ellen25 at checkout Coaching website janicejaicks.com  Thank you so much for listening! Please rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the show!Check out the WARRIOR formats:⁠https://warriorinstructors.com/⁠🤘🏼 Follow Ellen on Social:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellendewerd/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellendewerd⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ellen.dewerd🏹 Follow WARRIOR on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/warrior_group_fitness_/🏹 Follow WARRIOR on YouTube & TikTok:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdA3cH7_JBKp30H5vwyVk7w⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@warriorinstructoracademy?lang=en⁠⁠

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