Episode: 85 Motivation isn’t what you think it is, with disentanglement mentor Ariel Zeigler
Tue Dec 30 2025
In this enlightening conversation I was joined by Ariel Ziegler, a disentanglement mentor
Ariel shared her transformative journey from personal struggles with obesity, addiction, and burnout to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate their emotional and psychological challenges.
The discussion delved into the complexities of burnout, the importance of self-care, and the interconnection between mental and physical health.
Ariel emphasized the need for emotional awareness, the dangers of societal norms, and the power of visualization in achieving personal growth.
The conversation concluded with practical takeaways for listeners to implement in their own lives.
- Ariel Ziegler's journey from personal struggles to mentorship.
- Burnout is often misunderstood and requires deeper understanding.
- Stress impacts physical health significantly, affecting gut and mood.
- Medication should be a short-term solution, not a long-term fix.
- Motivation and willpower are often misinterpreted as personal failures.
- Emotional connections are crucial for long-term change.
- Self-care is essential for effective caregiving to others.
- Breaking free from control is necessary for personal growth.
- Visualization can help reverse engineer desired outcomes.
- Sleep quality is directly affected by emotional processing.
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In this enlightening conversation I was joined by Ariel Ziegler, a disentanglement mentor Ariel shared her transformative journey from personal struggles with obesity, addiction, and burnout to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. The discussion delved into the complexities of burnout, the importance of self-care, and the interconnection between mental and physical health. Ariel emphasized the need for emotional awareness, the dangers of societal norms, and the power of visualization in achieving personal growth. The conversation concluded with practical takeaways for listeners to implement in their own lives. - Ariel Ziegler's journey from personal struggles to mentorship. - Burnout is often misunderstood and requires deeper understanding. - Stress impacts physical health significantly, affecting gut and mood. - Medication should be a short-term solution, not a long-term fix. - Motivation and willpower are often misinterpreted as personal failures. - Emotional connections are crucial for long-term change. - Self-care is essential for effective caregiving to others. - Breaking free from control is necessary for personal growth. - Visualization can help reverse engineer desired outcomes. - Sleep quality is directly affected by emotional processing.