Do you start strong but struggle to follow through? You’re not alone — and it’s not because you lack discipline.

In this episode, Natalie unpacks one of the most common struggles she sees in female athletes and high performers: overcommitment. You’ll learn how spreading your energy too thin impacts your ability to focus, finish, and stay consistent — and why the solution isn’t more willpower, but better energy management.

Natalie breaks down the neuroscience of cognitive overload, how the nervous system influences follow-through, and what to do when your “all-in” mentality turns into burnout. This episode will help you shift from self-blame to self-awareness — and reclaim your focus, energy, and sense of control.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated for “not following through,” this conversation will change the way you see discipline forever.

What You'll Learn:

• The real reason you struggle with follow-through — and why it’s not about motivation
• How overcommitment creates cognitive overload and drains your brain’s focus capacity
• The science of energy management and how your nervous system affects consistency
• Why simplifying your schedule can actually increase your follow-through
• How to stop identifying as “inconsistent” and start managing your bandwidth like an athlete
• Practical steps to reclaim your energy, attention, and performance

Episode Resources:

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Podcast Links:

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-athlete/id1692030579