Do you catch yourself deferring to others for things you could easily handle yourself—from what to eat, asking others to fix things that break, or constantly asking your spouse where your damn phone is?
This episode is your invitation to reconnect with your inner authority.
In a world full of opinions, expectations, and endless advice, taking responsibility for your capacity and capabilities requires effort — especially around food decisions and your food lifestyle. Today, I’m talking about self-reliance: how to cultivate it, why we outsource it, and why reclaiming it can shift everything from your weight loss journey to your confidence in everyday life.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why over-relying on others erodes your self-trust
✅ How to stop mirroring other people’s eating habits and follow your own cues
✅ The emotional payoff of solving “small” problems yourself
✅ What self-reliance really means (hint: it’s not isolation)
✅ How this one skill helps you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control—especially when life gets chaotic
✅ A two-week challenge to help you build your self-reliance muscle in easy, empowering ways
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Self-reliance doesn’t mean doing everything alone. It means learning to trust yourself first.
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