E020: The Harsh Truths Of A Health Journey - The Optimised Health Show

Welcome back! After months of moving house, Florida adventures, and a major life rethink, we’re finally back behind the mics — and today’s episode is packed.

In this raw and real conversation, we share the harsh truths about true health transformation — why it’s never as simple (or fast) as people expect, and why real change demands patience, investment, and resilience.

🌎 Life Updates: Florida, Moves, and Big Plans

• Moved houses (again!) — 14 moves in 16 years!
• Disaster Airbnb experiences in Florida (think mould, sewer showers 🤢)
• Attended a major business scaling workshop in Vegas
• Big hints about expanding our business into the U.S. (more news to come!)

🔥 Main Topic: Why Your Health Journey Will Be Harder Than You Think

Hard Truths We Break Down:

• It Will Take Longer Than You Think
  Most journeys take months or even years — not three quick months. Progress is layered and complex.
• Your Body Is a Connected System
  You can't fix one area without impacting others. Hormones, gut, liver, metabolism — it’s all linked.
• It's a Serious Investment
  Good health costs money — high-quality supplements, lab testing, coaching, clean food — and lots of time.
• Stress Will Sabotage Everything
  Chronic stress blocks healing, no matter how perfect your protocol is.
• Healing Isn't Linear
  Expect ups, downs, plateaus, and surprises. Bodies are complex, not machines.
• Things Might Get Worse Before They Get Better
  Detoxing and gut work often trigger temporary symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or mood dips.
• You Must Be Willing to Change
  Your comfort foods, your routines — even your mindset — might have to shift for good.
• Prepare for a Dopamine Detox
  Giving up comfort foods or habits can feel like withdrawal — but it's part of rewiring your brain for long-term health.
• You Can Only Go at Your Body’s Pace
  Sometimes, healing demands slowing down when you want to speed up. Trust the process.

💬 Highlights & Fun Moments

• The "bubbly toilet" story and Airbnb disasters 🤯
• How daily weight tracking helped shift mindset around scales
• Personal stories of fasting struggles (and carrot boiling disasters 🥕)
• Why dopamine detoxes feel like you're "losing your mind" (but are crucial!)
• The importance of cooking skills for making "beige" food plans fun

🚀 Final Takeaway

Health transformation requires embracing the hard, investing in yourself, and staying patient.
There are no shortcuts — but the rewards are life-changing.

🎧 Tune in now to learn why "embracing the suck" might be the best decision you ever make for your health journey.

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