Have you ever made progress with your health… and then, slowly, without realizing it, started letting the little things slide? 

In this episode, I dive deep into a universal experience in health journeys: the quiet backslide that happens after success. I call it the “cocky syndrome,” that phase where we get a little too confident, start cutting corners, and convince ourselves it’s just balance or moderation. But when the momentum starts slipping and we don’t feel as good as we used to, we’re left confused, frustrated, and often blaming ourselves.

I share a relatable personal story involving my piriformis pain, which only flares up when I slack on my short daily routine. I use it to highlight a powerful metaphor: Just like kids, our habits need supervision, structure, and eventually, gentle maintenance. What once needed full focus now requires ongoing care, not perfection, just consistent attention. This episode breaks down the psychology behind why we unconsciously ease up when we start to feel better and how that seemingly harmless shift is actually our brain seeking ease and efficiency, not sabotage.

But here’s the real magic of this conversation: I don’t leave you in the spiral of guilt. Instead, I normalize this phase and reframe it as a critical part of the long-term health process. Maintenance isn’t failure or stagnation, it’s success that needs nurturing. 

This episode will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and empowered to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with your health. You’re not broken. You’re just in the part of your journey where real growth happens.

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