In this episode of Real Talk Fitness, we’re diving into one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — parts of your mindset: your ego.

Not the loud, cocky ego people talk about…

but the quiet one.

The protective one.

The one that gets defensive, takes things personally, avoids vulnerability, and keeps you stuck in old patterns you’ve outgrown.

We break it down in a way that’s simple and completely relatable, exploring:

✨ What your ego actually is

✨ How it shows up in your reactions, relationships, and self-talk

✨ The sneaky ways it keeps you stuck

✨ How to notice your ego before it takes over

✨ The steps to outgrow it so you can communicate better, feel lighter, and finally move forward

If you’ve ever wondered why certain things trigger you, why you shut down, or why you keep repeating the same patterns… this episode will hit home.

Get ready for real reflection, real growth, and real ownership — without the judgment or the overthinking.

Because once you understand your ego, you stop letting it run your life.

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the year that was — the highs, the lows, the lessons, and the real, raw growth that happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

This episode is all about reflecting honestly on:

• How the year started vs. how it ended
• The moments that tested you, shaped you, and stretched you
• The friendships, boundaries, wins, losses, and breakthroughs
• Why your mindset around your experiences matters more than the experience itself
• How to release the heaviness, the mistakes, the guilt and the “should haves”
• And how to walk into the new year with clarity, gratitude, and confidence

If you’ve felt stuck… defeated… like you keep taking one step forward and one step back…

If you’ve struggled with motivation, energy, or feeling like you’ve “lost your spark”…

If this year felt bigger, harder, or heavier than you expected…

This episode is for you.

Because growth isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s hidden in the moments you kept going when you could’ve given up.

We’re talking:

• Why letting go is a skill
• How to close the door on old stories
• How gratitude creates momentum
• And why making space is the key to stepping into a new identity

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel clearer, lighter, and ready to step into the next 12 months with intention — not pressure.

Let’s leave behind what held you back…

and make room for everything that’s meant for you.

Let’s talk about the NEGATIVE MINDSET spiral… because honestly, every single one of us goes through it — even the strongest, even the fittest, even the most “on top of it” people.

And here’s the truth:

Most of the time, it’s not your life falling apart.

It’s your energy being pointed in the wrong direction.

Napoleon Hill said it perfectly:

“Where your energy goes, your focus flows.”

If your energy is stuck in:

💭 Overthinking

💭 Self-doubt

💭 “I’m not doing enough”

💭 Worst-case scenarios

💭 Old stories that aren’t even true anymore

…then your brain will go looking for MORE of that.

In this week’s podcast episode, I break down:

👉 Why negative mindset spirals happen

👉 The neuroscience behind your thoughts

👉 How to interrupt the spiral before it takes over your whole day

👉 How to shift your mindset WITHOUT forcing positivity

👉 The 1% energy shift that changes everything

You’re not broken.

You’re not failing.

Your energy just needs to be redirected.

If you’ve been feeling flat, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you keep slipping back into old patterns… this one is going to hit home in the best way.

💛 Where your energy goes, your focus flows — let’s point it somewhere powerful.