The Lulu Essey Podcast
Welcome to The Lulu Essey Podcast—an unedited, unscripted dive into what it really means to do life your way.
This is a place for honest and vulnerable conversation and exploration. It’s an invitation to come as you are—no judgment, just the freedom to be fully you. This is an invitation to start embracing and loving the gloriously messy, magically magnificent parts of yourself!
Creating a life you love is built in small steps taken daily. My hope is that these conversations bring you the tools, inspiration, and self-belief to move forward with love and confidence.
The Lulu Essey Podcast
Your Biggest Mental Fitness Questions – Answered
Ever feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated on your mental fitness journey? You’re not alone. In this first-ever Q&A episode, we’re tackling YOUR biggest mental fitness questions—how to start when it feels impossible, how to stay consistent when life keeps piling on, and what to do when you're doing everything ‘right’ but still feel stuck.
Lulu brings you real-life strategies, personal stories, and evidence-based tools to help you shift your mindset and keep moving forward.
Got a question for a future episode? Email lulu@luluessey.com with the words ‘MENTAL FITNESS’ and your question. Let’s make this a conversation, not just a podcast.
Takeaways:
- Your feelings of overwhelm are valid - you're not broken, and nothing has gone wrong
- Start where you are - one tiny deposit like a three-breath reset can begin your mental fitness journey
- Consistency isn't about perfection - it's about showing up for yourself in whatever way you can
- Missing a day isn't failing - it's part of being human. Just pick up again when you can
- Practice grace, not guilt - knowing when to ease off is wisdom, not weakness
- Trust the underground growth - like a seed, change is happening even when you can't see it
- Your physical senses are powerful allies - use the “Pause and Notice” practice to reset in moments of overwhelm
- Small actions create big momentum - every micro deposit counts in your mental fitness bank
- Honor your own rhythm - some seasons are for fast growth, others for deeper rooting
- Keep it gloriously messy - mental fitness isn't about perfection, it's about progress
Chapters
00:00 From Setback to Strength: A Mental Fitness Journey
06:20 The Truth About Consistency: Making It Work in Real Life
12:29 Stuck? Why Your Growth Might Be Underground
18:44 Your 10-Second Reset: The Power of Pause and Notice
27:49 Your Next Steps + Special Valentine's Preview
Until next time, Beautiful Souls...
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