Episode 57: If This Feels Uncomfortable, You’re Doing It Right
Fri Feb 06 2026
By the first week of February, many people who set New Year’s resolutions are already questioning themselves—or have quietly given up. Motivation has faded, progress feels slower, and discomfort has set in.
In this episode, we talk about the part of health and lifestyle change that no one prepares you for: the discomfort that comes with changing not just your habits, but your identity.
This conversation is about learning how to stay present when things feel hard, instead of assuming something is wrong or quitting too soon.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why February—not January—is where real change actually begins
Why lifestyle change feels uncomfortable at a nervous-system level
The difference between pain and suffering (and why confusing the two causes people to quit)
How identity change creates an “in-between” phase that feels awkward and unstable
Why willpower fails long-term—and what actually leads to success
What it really means to “sit with discomfort” instead of escaping it
Why becoming healthier often involves grief and letting go of old coping mechanisms
Why quitting brings temporary relief—but costs you long-term self-trust
How to redefine success when motivation is gone and progress feels slow
Key takeaway:
Discomfort is not a sign that you’re failing. It’s a sign that you’re leaving your old identity behind and learning how to tolerate growth.
If you’re feeling tempted to give up, this episode will help you understand why—and how to stay.
Listener challenge:
This week, when discomfort shows up, don’t immediately try to fix it, numb it, or escape it. Pause. Breathe. Sit with it. Let it pass.
That’s where real change is built.
Ready for support?
If you want structure, guidance, and support as you build a healthy lifestyle that actually lasts, you’re invited to join Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss or apply for personalized coaching.
Also, check out our supplement store HERE! Create an account with code: 104567!
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By the first week of February, many people who set New Year’s resolutions are already questioning themselves—or have quietly given up. Motivation has faded, progress feels slower, and discomfort has set in. In this episode, we talk about the part of health and lifestyle change that no one prepares you for: the discomfort that comes with changing not just your habits, but your identity. This conversation is about learning how to stay present when things feel hard, instead of assuming something is wrong or quitting too soon. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why February—not January—is where real change actually begins Why lifestyle change feels uncomfortable at a nervous-system level The difference between pain and suffering (and why confusing the two causes people to quit) How identity change creates an “in-between” phase that feels awkward and unstable Why willpower fails long-term—and what actually leads to success What it really means to “sit with discomfort” instead of escaping it Why becoming healthier often involves grief and letting go of old coping mechanisms Why quitting brings temporary relief—but costs you long-term self-trust How to redefine success when motivation is gone and progress feels slow Key takeaway: Discomfort is not a sign that you’re failing. It’s a sign that you’re leaving your old identity behind and learning how to tolerate growth. If you’re feeling tempted to give up, this episode will help you understand why—and how to stay. Listener challenge: This week, when discomfort shows up, don’t immediately try to fix it, numb it, or escape it. Pause. Breathe. Sit with it. Let it pass. That’s where real change is built. Ready for support? If you want structure, guidance, and support as you build a healthy lifestyle that actually lasts, you’re invited to join Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss or apply for personalized coaching. Also, check out our supplement store HERE! Create an account with code: 104567!