220: What to Expect in Maintenance
Have you ever made progress with your health… and then, slowly, without realizing it, started letting the little things slide? In this episode, I dive deep into a universal experience in health journeys: the quiet backslide that happens after success. I call it the “cocky syndrome,” that phase where we get a little too confident, start cutting corners, and convince ourselves it’s just balance or moderation. But when the momentum starts slipping and we don’t feel as good as we used to, we’re left confused, frustrated, and often blaming ourselves. But here’s the real magic of this conversation: I don’t leave you in the spiral of guilt. Instead, I normalize this phase and reframe it as a critical part of the long-term health process. Maintenance isn’t failure or stagnation, it’s success that needs nurturing. This episode will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and empowered to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with your health. You’re not broken. You’re just in the part of your journey where real growth happens. Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/220 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Why feeling better after building healthy habits can actually trick your brain into letting them go and what to do instead. The surprising truth behind “cocky syndrome” and how it quietly sneaks into your routine right after success. How to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to a more sustainable, empowering approach to maintenance without starting over.