Why do we give up just when things are about to get good? You don’t lack motivation—you lack a map for how growth actually works.
In Part 2 of Becoming Anti-Fragile, we explore the psychology of sticking with practices like meditation, journaling, or cold exposure. Discover why people fall off, how to build real willpower, and how to move through the “Valley of Despair” using science-backed tools and ancient practices
In this episode:
What the “Four Stages of Competence” reveal about why we quit
Mount Stupid & The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Why willpower is built, not born (hello, anterior midcingulate cortex)
How hormetic stress trains body, brain, and spirit
The power of journaling, meditation, and “embracing the suck”
Why consistency always outperforms intensity
How to move from maintenance to mastery
Journaling prompts:
What am I noticing?
What were my GAINS today?
If I lived this day again, what would I change?
This is your reminder: every new mountain brings a new “Mount Stupid.”
Stay with it. Quiet confidence comes with reps.
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✅ About Alison Starr.
Welcome to my channel! I’m Alison and I help women feel strong, steady, and at home in their bodies.
If you’ve practiced yoga for years but lately it leaves you sore, stiff, or unsatisfied—you’re not alone. Your body is changing: muscle, hormones, recovery, energy. And your practice needs to evolve too.
Here you’ll find science-backed, strength-infused, yoga-inspired movement for women 35–65 who want to stay healthy, active, and strong through midlife and beyond. I blend yoga asana, strength training, movement science, functional breathing, and nervous-system strategies for smart and sustainable practice.
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