The Red Pen: Why Your Plans Always Fall Apart

You’ve been here before: the shiny new plan, the clean fridge, the big motivation… and then life gets lifey. Pizza at the work meeting, a missed workout, one “I already blew it” moment — and suddenly the whole thing unravels.

It’s not that your plan was bad. It’s that your plan had no defense.

In this episode, I pull out my imaginary red pen and circle the exact spots where most plans are doomed to fall apart — and why you don’t need a stricter plan, you need a defensive strategy.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The three biggest “red circles” that sabotage your progress every time

• Why chasing a perfect 9 or 10 keeps you stuck at zero

• How Defense gives you a playbook for the moments when life gets messy

If you’re tired of doing and undoing the same work, it’s time for a different approach.

👉 Our next Defense cohort opens soon. Only 20 women. Eight weeks. A defensive playbook that finally holds. Join the waitlist here and you’ll be the first to know when doors open:

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This week, in two vastly different conversations, the same question came up: Why bother?

Whether it’s the weight of repeated failure or the heartbreak of a world that feels broken, it’s easy to wonder what the point is. In today’s episode, I’m sharing two real-life moments — one rooted in personal frustration, and another in the aftermath of a community tragedy — that both led to this question… and the truth I believe we need to hold onto:

Your health matters.

Not for the number on the scale. Not for appearances.
But because healthy people create healthy communities.

We need physically, mentally, and spiritually well individuals now more than ever — in homes, schools, workplaces, and online spaces. If you’re feeling powerless to change what’s happening around you, this episode is for you. You have a part to play — and your health equips you to play it well.

• Two different versions of “why bother?” — and how to respond

• Why your health isn’t just about you

• The ripple effect of well-being in families and communities

• How emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness changes the way we show up

• A real-life example of handling conflict with grounded grace

• Practical ways to improve your health that go beyond food and fitness

“You don’t have to go viral to be a leader. You don’t need a platform to have influence. The way you live is the platform.”

Want to work together? Get on the wait list for our next DEFENSE 8-week cohort!

In this episode, I’m sharing the supplements I take in this season of life—and why I take them. I’ll walk you through my non-negotiables, seasonal support, and individualized tools, plus offer thoughts on how to choose what’s right for you instead of being swayed by supplement trends on social media.

You’ll hear a bit about my background in the supplement industry, the role of personalized data (like gut testing), and how I approach this area of wellness with intention—not overwhelm.

These are the ones I take consistently and recommend looking into with a practitioner:

(the code ELIZABETH will save you 10% on your GI Map)

• Amare Fit20 (when available!)

• Ballerina Farm Farmer Protein

• Kid-approved protein (clean enough & tasty!)

• My background in supplement formulation and education

• Why omega-3s are essential (even if you eat fish)

• Magnesium glycinate vs. other forms

• What B-complex really supports (it’s not just energy!)

• Why I never leave my gut health to chance

• How I use progesterone cream (plus signs it may be needed)

• Seasonal support: when and why I take D + K2

• Why less is often more when it comes to supplementation

• The danger of copying someone else’s stack

• How to think critically about what you need

Just because something works for me doesn’t mean it’s automatically right for you. Use this episode as a framework to ask better questions—not as a list of things you “should” buy. The best supplement is the one that supports your specific needs in your current season.

Got questions about supplements?
Want me to do a part two with listener Q&A?
Send me a DM on Instagram or email me at elizabeth@primalpotential.com