Starting Over…Again

Starting Over…Again

From It’s A Journey Hosted by Portia Hines by It’s A Journey

June 5, 2025 · 12 min

About this episode

Portia Hines shares her personal journey of returning to the gym and the mindset battles that accompany starting over.

Starting over isn’t just hard—it can feel overwhelming, defeating, and even scary. In this honest and powerful episode, Portia Hines shares her personal journey of returning to the gym after more than a year, and the mindset battles that came with it. This episode explores the emotional and spiritual realities of beginning again when life has shifted, routines have fallen away, and perfectionism whispers that you’re behind. Portia reminds us that action, no matter how small, unlocks clarity, confidence, and momentum. Whether you’re restarting a fitness journey, reclaiming your identity, or simply navigating the discomfort of change, this conversation will meet you where you are. What You’ll Learn: ​ Why starting over often feels like grief—and how to reframe it ​ The link between perfectionism, ego, and paralysis ​ How achievement and success can sometimes become distractions ​ The power of showing up imperfectly ​ Why movement activates mindset shifts you didn’t know you needed Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: The challenge and beauty of starting over 03:30 – How perfectionism delayed Portia’s return to fitness 06:10 – Major life transitions that shifted her routine and mindset…

People in this episode

Host: Portia Hines

Topics covered

  • starting over
  • fitness journey
  • mindset
  • perfectionism
  • identity

Keywords

  • emotional realities
  • spiritual realities
  • action
  • clarity
  • confidence
  • momentum

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