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Life doesn’t always go as planned—sometimes we miss workouts, skip meal prep, or even miss a podcast release day. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be perfect to make progress on your health journey. You just have to keep showing up. 

In this episode, I’m sharing an honest, encouraging message I often give my clients—the reminder that setbacks don’t mean failure. Whether you’re feeling stuck after an illness, frustrated by the scale, disappointed after a doctor’s visit, or simply worn out by life, this episode is here to help you reset your mindset and take the next step forward. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Why setbacks in fitness, nutrition, and health are normal (and not proof of failure)
• How a few small, simple actions can shift your mindset back into positive motion
• A powerful exercise to help you see your wins, even when frustration feels overwhelming
• Why giving yourself grace is just as important as discipline on your wellness journey
• Practical ways to refocus and find momentum without starting over

This is an episode you can come back to anytime you need encouragement, a reset, or a reminder that you are stronger than you think.
 
✨ Remember: You are not failing. You are learning, growing, and moving forward—one step at a time.
 

Resources: 
https://www.faustruggiero.com/
The Fix Yourself Podcast: https://anchor.fm/faust-ruggiero
The Fix Yourself Video Series: https://www.faustruggiero.com/videos....

“No one can fix your world for you. Everything you need to be happy and fulfilled is already inside you. You simply need to understand how to use it. Then you can find peace, empowerment and begin to love yourself.” This wisdom is straight from the “Fix Yourself Handbook – written by therapist, Faust Ruggiero. 

I cannot wait to hangout today with Faust and talk authenticity, accountability, keys that will unlock doors… and we should all hear this “we are further along than we think we are”. 

Today is hope giving and tool building. Faust says he has NEVER met a lost cause! Faust tells his therapy clients “we are not going inside to find all of your horror, we are going inside to find all of your beauty and that’s what counseling is meant to be”.

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Marcia A. Harris MD, LHD
Dr. Harris has successfully restored hormonal, sexual, and overall health to women & men in the New York & New Jersey area for over 30 years. We provide hormone replacement, erectile dysfunction, vaginal rejuvenation, and all other wellness treatments to residents of New York City, Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, New Rochelle, Queens, White Plains, Yonkers, NY, Jersey City, NJ, and all surrounding towns & cities.

Many who want to improve their health and wellness often fall victim to one-size-fits-all solutions, and finding the best treatment options can be overwhelming. Our experts are here to listen, understand, and craft a health blueprint that aligns with your specific needs. At The Wellness Restoration Center, we strive to be a welcoming place where your goals can become realized. 

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⚠️ The Danger of the “ONE Tool” Mindset: 

When we put too much power into one thing—one habit, one food rule, one supplement—we create this underlying belief that if it stops working, we’re doomed. It creates fear, pressure, and the worst part… it can push us into “Give Up Mode.” 

Ever thought: 

• “If I don’t get menopause figured out, I’ll never lose weight.”
• “If my cortisol is high, it’s hopeless.”
• “If I’m insulin resistant, what’s the point?”

Those thoughts are heavy. They make the journey feel impossible.
 
 
🌱 How Do We Fix This?

We build a bigger toolkit.

Here’s a simple, empowering exercise I do with clients:

✅ Write down all the daily actions that: 

1. Have helped you in the past
2. Feel sustainable and realistic—even if you were 80 or 90 years old

Think of them like sticky notes on your mirror. Not harsh rules—just supportive, kind nudges.
 
For example:

• Drink water daily
• Limit caffeine in the morning
• Move your body in a way that feels good
• Add protein and fiber to meals
• Go to bed by 10pm

No “no sugar.” No 1200-calorie diet. No punishment. Just support.
 
And don’t rely on your brain to remember what you’re doing. Track your habits! Use a planner, a calendar, or download my free habit tracker on HealthAccountabilityCoach.com.
 

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Welcome back to Direction Not Perfection! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s been front and center in my personal life lately—and surprisingly, it has everything to do with your health habits.

I’ve never been more aware of the phrase “put in the reps” than I am right now. Why? Because I’m living it… every day… from the passenger seat of my daughter’s car. That’s right. My oldest is learning to drive!

🚗 The Learning Curve is Real

Watching my daughter go from nervous silence behind the wheel to holding a calm conversation while cruising down a straightaway has been wild. At first, we needed every ounce of concentration just to turn a corner or stop smoothly. But with every hour she logs, I watch her confidence grow. Her muscle memory kicks in. Her instincts sharpen.

And guess what? That’s how health habits work, too.

Nobody becomes a meal prep pro overnight. Nobody walks into the gym their first time knowing exactly what to do or feeling completely at ease. It’s only through repetition—putting in the reps—that any of it starts to feel natural.

 💭 The Mental Spiral That Keeps Us Stuck

I hear it all the time:

• “Why does this feel so hard?”
• “Will I have to plan this much forever?”
• “How is everyone else making this look effortless?”

And these thoughts quickly spiral into:

• “If it takes this much effort, I’m out.”
• “I guess I’m just not a fitness person.”
• “Maybe I’ll never be someone who eats healthy.”

If any of those thoughts hit home, let me say this clearly: You are not alone. This is so common. But the way out isn’t perfection—it’s practice.

🔁 Practice Looks Like Repetition, Not Reinvention

You don’t have to start with gourmet meals or complicated workouts. In fact, the best place to begin is with what’s easy and repeatable.

Let’s talk about food:

• Taco Tuesdays.
• Burger Wednesdays.
• Friday pizza night.

Repetition gives your brain a break. Once you’re in a groove, you might get creative. Maybe Taco Tuesday turns into a southwestern salad. But first—you need the rhythm.

✨ Your Takeaway Toolbox:

Let’s land this episode with a few simple takeaways:

• Everything feels hard before it feels easy. Don’t confuse new with wrong.
• Repetition builds confidence, clarity, and consistency.
• Start with a routine that feels effortless—then add creativity later.
• Forget perfection. Aim for progress.
• Drop the “shoulds.” Choose what actually works for you.
• Meal prep and movement are skills—not personality traits. They’re learnable.
• Put in the reps. Show up messy. Show up tired. Just show up.

Thanks for spending this time with me. If today’s episode gave you a little breath of relief or a spark of motivation, I’d love to hear about it. And remember—whether it’s behind the wheel or in the kitchen, practice changes everything.

🎧 Hit that play button, share this with a friend, and let’s keep showing up… together.

 "Let's Mention Prevention"  with Dr. Ken Zweig: https://youtu.be/gtPk9ibD1k8  

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Main Topic: What Do We Mean by Thresholds? 

Let’s start here: when you hear the word “threshold,” what comes to mind? 

Most of us think of pain thresholds first—how much physical discomfort we can handle before we tap out.

Health Thresholds: The Connection to Motivation 

Thresholds don’t just apply to pain—they show up across all areas of our health. 

Let’s take sleep, for example. I once listened to a concierge physician on an earlier episode titled “Let’s Mention Prevention”—I’ll link it in the show notes—and he shared how people often overestimate their ability to function on poor sleep. Maybe someone says, “I only need five hours, I’m fine.” But then they’re dealing with things like weight gain, high blood pressure, or other symptoms—and never connect those dots. 

Some people have a high tolerance for the discomfort caused by sleep deprivation. But just because they can push through doesn’t mean their body’s not struggling. 

The Whisper vs. the Shout 

One of my podcast guests once said: “Most of us don’t listen to our bodies until they’re shouting. The real skill is learning to respond when they’re whispering.” 

Think about that. 

What This Means for You 

This isn’t about labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” at health. 

It’s about awareness. 

If you have a high threshold for discomfort, that can be a superpower! You’re resilient. You’re strong. But it also means you might miss the signals your body is sending—until they become a full-blown problem. And if your threshold is low, you might feel symptoms sooner—but that can give you a head start on making adjustments. 

Closing Thoughts: A Moment of Discovery 

• Where do you tend to push through discomfort?
• Where do you notice your body whispering… but you’re not yet responding?
• And how could your thresholds actually guide you toward more sustainable self-care?

This week, I encourage you to notice those little moments. Ask questions—without judgment. Whether your body whispers or shouts, your awareness is your greatest tool.

 📌About Your Host, Lindsey House:
I’m a dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach helping individuals break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create sustainable wellness habits.
      Website → https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
      Facebook → https://facebook.com/houselifestyles 
 

 📌Want Personalized Health Coaching?
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  More Videos that might interest you:
      •Therapy & Boundaries | Self-Care for Caregivers | Dr. Laurie Bruce 
      👉  https://youtu.be/U5-_4cAASWc
      • Why Do We Self Sabotage? | Dr. Eliza Kingsford
       👉 https://youtu.be/pe6b2kgdeNc
    
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💬 Question for You: where are you experiencing overwhelm in your life? 

 🎙️  Do You Trust Yourself? Rebuilding Confidence One Tiny Win at a Time 

💬 Episode Summary: 

Let’s be honest—trusting ourselves sounds simple… until we realize we don’t. 

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the quiet erosion of self-trust—and how years of dieting, broken promises, and all-or-nothing thinking can leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. You’ll hear why even the most capable, high-functioning women can feel totally untrusting of themselves when it comes to food, fitness, or following through on health habits. 

But here’s the good news: just like trust fades in small, subtle ways… it can be rebuilt the same way. 

We’ll walk through: 

• Why self-trust often feels strong in one area of life—but shaky in another
• How unrealistic expectations sabotage our confidence
• The power of “low-hanging fruit” and why it’s the key to long-term success
• The concept of entry points and how they make habits feel safe and achievable
• Why setting yourself up for easy wins isn’t a cop-out—it’s a comeback

You don’t need to make massive changes overnight. You just need to start with the smallest promise you know you can keep.
 
🔍 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How dieting and perfectionism can quietly destroy self-trust
✅ Why saying “I’ll just try harder” isn’t the solution
✅ How to create entry points into your habits that feel supportive, not stressful
✅ Real-life examples of small tweaks that lead to real transformation
✅ A new way of setting goals that honors your human-ness—not just your ambition 
 
💡 Quotes to Remember:
 

 Work with Lindsey:
📌Want Personalized Health Coaching?
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📌About Your Host, Lindsey House:
I’m a dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach helping individuals break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create sustainable wellness habits.
      Website → https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
      Facebook → https://facebook.com/houselifestyles

 

"The Truth About Metabolism, Weight Gain, and What Actually Works"

Let’s talk about something that’s been drilled into us for decades: eat less, move more.

It sounds simple, right? But for so many women—especially in midlife—that formula not only stops working, it backfires.

In today’s episode, we’re digging into the real root causes of weight gain—the ones that go beyond willpower and calories—and exposing the damaging myth that you can simply out-diet or out-cardio your way to health.

We’re asking the tough questions:
→ Can you actually destroy your metabolism?
→ What happens when your body adapts to “eat less, exercise more”?
→ Why does it feel harder to lose weight—even when you're doing everything right?
→ how does resistance training fit into the bigger picture of health, hormones, and long-term fat loss?

We’ll also talk about how to repair your metabolism, what that really means, and why it’s not just a “one-and-done” reset—but a commitment to fueling, moving, and treating your body the way it was designed to be cared for.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you… this episode is your invitation to stop fighting it—and start working with it.

Work with Heather:
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Work with Lindsey:
📌Want Personalized Health Coaching?
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📌About Your Host, Lindsey House:
I’m a dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach helping individuals break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create sustainable wellness habits.
      Website → https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
      Facebook → https://facebook.com/houselifestyles

🔔 Like • Comment • Subscribe for new episodes every week focused on mindset, wellness & emotional health!

🎥 Related Videos You’ll Love:
    • Too Much on Her Plate | Dr. Melissa McCreary → https://youtu.be/PMeMSknHei0
    • Why Do We Self Sabotage? | Dr. Eliza Kingsford → https://youtu.be/pe6b2kgdeNc
    • Emotional Healing from the Inside Out | Margie Odom → https://youtu.be/3L1VRGnWdJU

From FBI to Food Freedom: How Holly Cracked the Code on Emotional Eating

After spending years tracking spies as an FBI counterintelligence agent, Holly never imagined her greatest investigation would be into her own relationship with food.

Despite being a health coach, she was secretly struggling—battling emotional eating, stuck in diet culture, and carrying a heavy load of shame. That is, until she realized that the same strategies she used in national security—identifying patterns, anticipating behavior, and neutralizing threats—could help her crack the emotional eating code, too.

Now, Holly helps high-achieving midlife women break free from emotional eating and rebel against the toxic rules of diet culture. Her signature 3-Step Process—See It, Stop It, Shift It—combines neuroscience with counterintelligence principles to help women finally feel in control, without relying on willpower or restriction.

In this episode, we cover:

🔍 Holly’s story: From the FBI to feeling unhealthy as a health coach

🧠 The top 3 myths women believe that are keeping them stuck in food shame

💡 Her science-backed strategy to rewire emotional eating patterns

🔄 Why willpower doesn’t work—and what actually does

🚫 How to ditch diet culture and still feel your best

Holly’s been featured on major platforms and top podcasts for a reason—her approach is bold, brain-based, and refreshingly real.
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Want Personalized Health Coaching?
      • Book a Free 1:1 Call → https://calendly.com/houselifestyles/podcast-or-member-consult
      • FREE Meal Planning Guide → https://pages.lindseyhouse.net/free-guide
      • Join the Direction Not Perfection FB Community → https://www.facebook.com/houselifestyles

About Your Host, Lindsey House:
 I’m a dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach helping individuals break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create sustainable wellness habits.
      Website → https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
      Facebook → https://facebook.com/houselifestyles

More Wellness & Mindset Videos:
      • Emotional Healing with Margie Odom: https://youtu.be/3L1VRGnWdJU
      • Why Do We Self Sabotage? | Dr. Eliza Kingsford: https://youtu.be/pe6b2kgdeNc
      • Too Much On Her Plate | Dr. Melissa McCreary: https://youtu.be/PMeMSknHei0

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💬 Question for You:
Do you struggle with Emotional Eating? Have you lost hope that you will ever be able to change?

Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open... and none of them are loading? In this episode, we’re digging into the chaos of modern-day overwhelm, how perfectionism sneaks onto your to-do list, and why your future-focused thinking might be making you miserable. We’ll show you how to quiet the noise, close a few mental tabs, and find actual peace—without needing a productivity app or a personality transplant.

🎙️Today we’re diving into something most of us carry quietly but constantly: overwhelm. Whether it’s the pressure of too many choices, the belief that we’re not capable, or the mind-numbing loop of “what if” thinking, overwhelm can leave us feeling stuck and burned out.

But here’s the truth—overwhelm isn’t just about what’s happening around us. It’s about what’s happening within us.

🔍In this episode, we’ll explore:

✔️The hidden mental traps that fuel overwhelm
✔️How mindfulness can shift your perspective in real time
✔️Why burnout often ties back to core beliefs like “I’m not enough”
✔️How perfectionism might be quietly running the show
✔️Two underrated tools: narrowing your choices + expanding your time
✔️Tangible ways to calm the chaos and take back control—without needing to do more

Learn more about Dr. Bruce and her work:
Website: www.drlauriebruce.com
Email: [email protected]
🎁 FREE Guide: "Five Steps to Finding Calm in the Chaos" → https://www.drlauriebruce.com/findingcalm 

📌Want Personalized Health Coaching?
      • Book a Free 1:1 Call → https://calendly.com/houselifestyles/podcast-or-member-consult
      • FREE Meal Planning Guide → https://pages.lindseyhouse.net/free-guide
      • Join the Direction Not Perfection FB Community → https://www.facebook.com/houselifestyles

📌About Your Host, Lindsey House:
I’m a dietitian, personal trainer, and accountability coach helping individuals break free from all-or-nothing thinking and create sustainable wellness habits.
      Website → https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
      Facebook → https://facebook.com/houselifestyles

More Overwhelm & Stress Videos:
      •Therapy & Boundaries | Self-Care for Caregivers | Dr. Laurie Bruce 
      👉  https://youtu.be/U5-_4cAASWc
      • Why Do We Self Sabotage? | Dr. Eliza Kingsford
       👉 https://youtu.be/pe6b2kgdeNc
      •Busy Women Struggling with Weight Loss | Fat Loss Simplified - with Bryce Hamilton     
       👉https://youtu.be/XG_x9-_CwBU

👍 Like this episode? Hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on the bell for weekly wellness wisdom!
💬 Question for You: where are you experiencing overwhelm in your life?