The Mindset Trap: How to Get Unstuck, Refocused, and Back in Alignment-Episode 83

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In this episode of The Neuro Collective Podcast, May Bagnell dives into the silent struggles so many of us carry: difficulty focusing, knowing what to do but not doing it, and feeling stuck in the same emotional patterns.

She unpacks the real reasons behind these blocks—spoiler: it’s not laziness—and shares compassionate, brain-based strategies to help you get back into alignment with your goals and values. If you’ve been hard on yourself for not following through, this episode is a gentle reset.

It’s not about pushing harder—it’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, calming your nervous system, and creating real momentum from a place of self-awareness and care.

What You'll Take Away:

• A 3-minute nervous system reset you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed
• Why forcing focus rarely works—and what helps instead
• How to shift from “I need more discipline” to “I need deeper alignment”
• The surprising root of self-sabotage (and why it's not your fault)
• Small but powerful mindset shifts to move forward without burnout