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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

You’re Comparing Yourself to the Wrong Person

from The You4ia Health Podcast · host Matt Sipala and Noah Barone

You restarted training… but instead of feeling proud, you feel behind. Many busy parents and professionals experience the quiet frustration when returning to fitness and compare themselves to a past version of who they were. When life changes (kids, career growth, less sleep, and more responsibility), holding yourself to the standards of a different chapter can create unnecessary guilt and burnout. We explore the “You vs. You” mindset and why progress should be measured against your current season, not your past one. Through practical reflection and relatable examples, we reframe what strength, peak performance, and progress look like for people balancing work, family, and life’s growing demands. If you’ve ever restarted training and felt like you’re failing, this episode will help you shift from frustration to perspective and redefine what strong looks like right now.   Find out your Energy Stage by taking the 2 minute quiz below: You4ia Energy Assessment Tool   If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

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