Ep. 14: Why Self Improvement Feels Worse Before it Gets Better

Today, I’m talking about something that comes up for all of us on a self-growth journey...the feeling that you’re somehow going backwards.

You start doing all the “right” things like meditating, journaling, moving your body, and showing up for yourself. But instead of feeling better, everything feels harder.

I’ve been there. We talk about:

• Why self-improvement can feel worse before it feels better
• What’s actually happening when your mind feels busier than ever
• The “wave” pattern of growth (and why it’s not linear)
• How each low point isn’t failure—it’s strength-building
• Why awareness is the real work
• The connection between emotional growth and “adding weight to the bar.”
• Letting go of perfection and embracing real, human progress

I also open up about my personal journey through addiction and healing, and how showing up again and again (and again and again) completely changed my life. You're not alone, no matter where you are on your journey. Let's dive in.

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