EP 14 Mastering the Basics: The Secret to Sustainable Wellness

🔥 In This Episode:

Ever feel like you should be further along in your health journey?

In today’s powerful conversation, we unpack the Four Stages of Competence and how they directly apply to your health. From having zero awareness to putting your wellness on autopilot. We’re breaking down why so many women skip steps, get stuck in challenge loops, or chase optimization like red light therapy before they’ve mastered the basics.

This one is a must-listen if you've ever:

• Wondered why healthy habits aren’t sticking
• Bounced from coach to coach looking for the “magic answer”
• Tried to do everything at once and burned out (hello, all-or-nothing thinking)
• Felt like you “should” be further ahead by now

You’ll walk away with clarity on where you're really at, what’s holding you back, and what to focus on next — plus how to build lasting habits that actually stick.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The Four Stages of Competence explained (with an easy-to-relate analogy)
• Why 8-12 week challenges can help but where they keep women stuck
• The most common reason healthy habits don’t last (spoiler: you’re trying to change too much too fast)
• The role of your nervous system in habit change, and how to work with it
• What unconscious competence looks and feels like when it comes to your health
• Why true empowerment means trusting yourself, and not always outsourcing to a coach

📝 Journal Prompt:

What stage are you really at in your health journey — and what’s one small, sustainable shift you can make from there?

💬 We’d love to hear from you! Tag us on Instagram @shebreakstherulespodcast and let us know your biggest takeaway or your current stage on the competence ladder.