Comparison can KILL your joy!

In this episode, we open up about:

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  Preparing for upcoming shoulder surgery (July 9th) 🏥

  
  


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  Balancing hormone therapy and physical therapy

  
  


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  The mental challenges of modifying workouts while in pain

  
  


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  Why documenting the rehab journey is part therapy, part mission

  
  


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  Body image and gym comparison struggles—especially for women

  
  


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  How to reframe comparison into inspiration and take control of your progress 💪

  
  


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  The importance of having people in your life who push you, not just comfort you

  
  


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  The connection between success and daily grit (even without a sports background)

  
  


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  And yes… we talk healthy pasta and our upcoming Puerto Rico trip (plus dolphins 🐬)

  
  

Whether you're navigating surgery, struggling with comparison, or just need a reminder that growth happens outside your comfort zone—this one's for you.

🛒 Mentioned in this episode:

✔️ Pete’s Pasta – high-protein, keto-friendly pasta we actually loved (not sponsored, just honest)

✔️ Shoulder surgery preparation tips for active adults

✔️ Mindset strategies to avoid letting comparison steal your joy

📍 Where we’re headed next: Puerto Rico! 🌴 We’re recording the next episode from the island as we celebrate a wedding and enjoy some beachside reflection (and maybe swim with dolphins—Travis is locked in now).