
Ep 22: Why your mindset might be the missing piece in your fitness journey!
From Equestrian Performance and Fitness Podcast by Dr Jenni Douglas
August 3, 2025 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of mindset in achieving fitness goals and overcoming self-sabotage.
You don’t need another plan—you need a mindset that helps you follow through. In this episode, I’m unpacking why so many smart, capable women struggle with consistency—not because they’re lazy or unmotivated, but because they’ve internalised a fixed mindset shaped by past failures, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations. We’ll explore: What a growth mindset actually is (and isn’t) The everyday language that keeps us stuck in self-sabotage Why your beliefs about yourself matter more than willpower Real-life coaching shifts that move women from “I always fall off track” to “I know how to get back on track” I’ll also share personal stories and coaching tools you can use right away to change the story you tell yourself—so you can build habits that stick even when life is messy. This is the mindset foundation behind everything I teach in Empowered—and it could be the shift you’ve been missing.
Topics covered
- mindset
- fitness
- self-sabotage
- growth mindset
- coaching
Keywords
- consistency
- perfectionism
- beliefs
- habits
- Empowered
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Empowered
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