in this week’s solo episode, we’re getting real about motivation vs discipline, not in a “work harder” way, but in an understand yourself better way. most people think they’re inconsistent or unmotivated, when really, they’ve just been taught the wrong things about how change actually works.

we talk about why motivation fades, why discipline isn’t a personality trait you magically wake up with, and how self-trust, structure, and small follow-through moments shape your growth more than any morning routine ever could. this conversation is here to take the pressure off, not add more to your plate, especially if you’ve been wondering whether you’re behind, doing something wrong, or losing momentum.

if you’re navigating modern self-development, mindset shifts, or just trying to show up for yourself in a way that feels sustainable, honest, and real, this episode will feel like a deep breath you didn’t know you needed.

in this episode of she’s probably talking to other guys, annie sits down with a friend and experienced fitness coach to talk about why self-coaching has limits and why coaching isn’t about control, pressure, or being told what to do.

this conversation explores how people approach fitness today, from gym training and crossfit-style functional training to online workouts, social media fitness, and workout apps. we talk about why access to information doesn’t always equal clarity, how fitness coaching provides structure and accountability, and where motivation, discipline, and consistency actually come from over time.

rather than focusing on specific workout routines, this episode looks at the bigger picture: decision-making, long-term fitness, strength training, group training environments, and how coached workouts can help people avoid burnout, injury, and constant second-guessing. we also touch on personal training, gym culture, and how different fitness spaces from crossfit gyms to boutique studios and big commercial gyms, shape the way people think about progress.

if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward with your fitness, this episode offers a grounded perspective on when self-coaching works, when it doesn’t, and how the right kind of guidance can make fitness feel more sustainable and supportive.

🎧 season 2, episode 2

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January shows up with a lot of expectations. New habits. New routines. A clearer version of yourself. And somehow, everyone else seems like they got the memo.

In this solo episode, I’m unpacking the assumption that January is supposed to feel like a clean slate — and what it actually feels like when you’re still tired, still processing, still figuring things out.

We’re talking about:
• why January pressure feels so loud
• the quiet guilt of not “reinventing” yourself fast enough
• how comparison sneaks in right when you’re most vulnerable
• and what it looks like to move forward without forcing a reset

This isn’t a motivation speech. It’s a conversation for anyone who entered the new year feeling more human than healed.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re behind — or if January just isn’t doing what it promised — this one’s for you.

🎧 New season. Same honesty.

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