When Everything Sucks...Do This: with Emmy Smaz

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Look, I know what it’s like when life feels like a dumpster fire. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, maybe grieving, maybe just fed the eff up with everything. And then someone’s like, “Wanna talk about your habits?” 🙄

But before you roll your eyes into another dimension, hear me out. Emmy Smaz invited me onto her podcast, Beyond the Pain, to talk about what really creates change, especially when life is hard. And spoiler: it’s not motivation, willpower, or another sparkly wellness trend.

Emmy shares her deeply personal story about how she picked up Healthy As Fck* during one of the hardest seasons of her life and how it completely shifted not just her fitness but her entire identity. She literally transformed her grief into strength (and dragged her mom along with her in the best way possible).

We unpack what’s actually keeping most people stuck in their health goals (hint: it’s not because you suck), why perfectionism is secretly wrecking your progress, and how to finally make consistency feel doable even if you’re currently rocking a “no fucks left to give” energy.

This convo goes beyond fitness. This is about claiming radical responsibility without becoming a jerk to yourself. Whether you’re grieving, burnt out, or just need a reminder that small actions still count, you’re gonna want to hit play on this one.

What’s Inside:
• Why your brain loves sabotaging your goals and how to outsmart it
• The truth about motivation and willpower and why they don’t actually matter
• How to build a bulletproof habit loop that works even on the crappiest days
• Perfectionism vs. progress and why half-assed wins are where the magic is

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I just need to try harder” or feeling like you’re failing because your habits aren’t Insta-perfect, please stop what you’re doing and message me. I want to know where you're stuck. Are you all-or-nothing? Are you stuck in a shame spiral? Or maybe you’re just so damn tired? I’ve been there and I want to hear your story. Come say hi on Instagram, and let’s talk about it.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Healthy As Fck*
Emmy’s podcast: Beyond the Pain
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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