What do you do when you're doing "everything right" but still feel like you're not getting traction? In today's episode, we're unpacking a powerful shift that can help you get out of your own way—whether you're trying to eat better, move more, stay consistent, or simply feel more in control. You'll learn a mental framework that can instantly create clarity, momentum, and sustainable progress (hint: it's not about trying harder). ✨ This conversation will challenge the way you think about change—especially if you're someone who tends to go all in and burn out fast. If you've ever felt like you're starting strong and fizzling out… this is your episode. But here's the deal: change is a lot easier when you're not doing it alone. If you want to go deeper with this and have coaching, accountability, and real-time strategy support: 🚨 Get on the DEFENSE Waitlist Now → Click Here Our Black Friday special is coming, and it includes exclusive early access to coaching in December, major bonuses, and next-level support for the full January–February cohort. If you're even thinking about joining us… do not wait. 🛑 There will be limited spots and no general public invite until after the waitlist gets first dibs. 🔗 Join the waitlist today and get ready to end the year strong and start 2025 with a plan, a coach, and a team in your corner.
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1359: The Most Effective Tool I've Used This Year
Have you ever felt like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off? Like you're trying to move forward, but something under the surface keeps pulling you back? What you're tuned to — what you're mentally calibrating to — matters more than anything else. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that's anchoring me right now, and why it's been a total game-changer for my clients. This isn't about motivation. It's about alignment. It's about tuning into the frequency that keeps you grounded, honest, and moving toward what really matters. If you feel like you're constantly drifting, starting over, or losing steam, this episode is for you. 💥 Now Listen Closely: We are opening enrollment soon for the January Defense cohort and it's going to be our most epic one yet. ✅ Only 20 spots ✅ Starts January but with exclusive, personalized support in December ✅ Our Black Friday offer for this round is bananas… but it's only for people on the waitlist This isn't just another program. It's small, personal, and powerful. You'll walk away with your own custom-built Defensive Playbook: tools you'll use every single day to stop spiraling, shift your choices in real time, and stay in the game. 🚨 Don't wait. Spots go FAST and the Black Friday offer won't be shared anywhere else. 👉 Click here to get on the waitlist now
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1358: Why Discipline Feels Impossible (And What to Do About It)
"Everybody wants to heal… until the medicine shows up in the form of discipline." – Hippocrates (400 B.C.) Why is it so hard to do the things we say we want to do? In today's episode, we're digging into one of the biggest struggles so many of us face: discipline. Not just why it's hard—but why it can feel almost impossible in today's world. We're not lazy. We're not broken. We're living in a world designed to hijack our brains through overstimulation and constant dopamine hits—from social media, processed food, streaming content, even the kind of books we read. In this episode, I'll walk you through: Why discipline feels harder than ever (hint: it's not your fault) How dopamine and your brain's salience network make high-stimulation things feel more important than your goals What makes your brain highlight some things (and ignore others) Why real connection, presence, and long-term goals feel boring when you're overstimulated How to retrain your brain so discipline feels easier, not harder This isn't about going off the grid or giving up your phone. It's about making discipline feel possible again—by making life just a little bit quieter. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Your brain highlights what gives you the most dopamine (this is called salience) Overstimulation rewires your motivation—it prioritizes scrolling over sleep, Netflix over goals The solution isn't "more willpower"—it's less noise You can rewire your salience network with small, doable changes: Less screen time More walks and movement (without your phone) More whole foods, less ultra-processed stuff Reducing high-dopamine distractions (yes, even the "harmless" ones) 🛠️ Challenge for Today: Ask yourself: What got my attention today? What felt most important? Did it reflect the life I'm trying to build? If not—good news. You can change what your brain highlights, one small shift at a time.
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1357: Between All And Nothing - Clearing The Confusion
We all know what all looks like — strict rules, clean eating, heavy discipline. And we definitely know what nothing looks like — throwing in the towel and saying, "Whatever, I'll start over Monday." But what about the middle? Why does it feel so hard to define… let alone stay in? In today's episode, I'm unpacking a powerful conversation I had with a client who said something so many of us feel: "Navigating the middle feels lost — like no direction. It feels like too much freedom and an impossible place to navigate." Especially this time of year — when schedules are packed, events are frequent, and temptations are everywhere — the middle can feel impossible. We're talking about: Why "the middle" feels so elusive What to do when you don't hold the line How to adjust your goals without abandoning them Why re-engagement matters more than perfection And how to stay in the game — even when you miss the mark This is not about following a perfect plan. It's about building the resilience to keep going when life gets loud. 💥 Episodes on All or Nothing Episode 1257 Episode 1250 Episode 1057 Episode 495 Episode 034 🎧 Listen If You're Struggling With: The all-or-nothing mindset Staying on track during the holidays Feeling like "you know what to do" but still not doing it Letting one indulgence spiral into a week of disengagement 💬 Let's Keep the Conversation Going: What does "the middle" look like for you right now? DM me on Instagram or tag me in your stories @elizabethbenton — I'd love to hear what this episode brought up for you.
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1356: Rigging The Game Against Yourself (& How To Stop)
A client recently said something that completely stopped me in my tracks: "My mindset determines the choices I'm going to make. Don't decide from a shitty mindset — otherwise, I've rigged the game against myself." Mic. Drop. It immediately made me reflect — how often do we do this? How often do we unconsciously (or consciously) make it harder to follow through, succeed, or feel good? In this episode, I'm sharing: What it actually means to rig the game against yourself How to recognize when you're doing it (with real client stories + examples) What it looks like to rig it in your favor instead The mindset shift from "positive" to helpful that changes everything A journaling prompt to help you create your own breakthrough today
Why are we so stressed & overwhelmed? Why do we have clear & compelling goals but fail to reach them? How can we want to change so desperately yet make choices that keep us from that change? Because we keep focusing on the habits we want instead of building the skill of consistency that allows us to achieve them. Consistency is a skill. It's a superpower. It isn't one-size-fits all. It unlocks any door and makes every goal achievable. A more effective, realistic approach starts here.
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