What if small actions can lead to big changes? The discussion emphasizes how 'not-zero' actions can compound over time and motivate personal growth. Listeners learn to reframe procrastination as a normal response to overwhelm rather than failure. Social comparison is tackled, reminding us that our unique journeys matter. There's a challenge to embrace imperfection and celebrate tiny wins, especially when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. Prepare for a fresh start this autumn with practical advice on making meaningful adjustments!
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A Mother Warned About Magazines
Michele recalls her frugal mother who resented glossy magazines for making her dislike her own home and projects.
The story shows how idealized images have long undermined satisfaction with real-life efforts.
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After-Photos Distort Normal Life
Modern visual culture shows only polished after-photos, which distorts our sense of what's normal.
That constant comparison overload hurts our nervous systems and motivation.
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Not-Enough Prompts Preemptive Giving Up
Feeling that your efforts are 'not enough' often leads to discouragement and giving up before starting.
That judgment ignores that new things are messy and the online after-photos hide the process.
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What if "not enough" action is actually the most powerful thing you can do?
In this episode, Michele reflects on the overwhelm and discouragement that can come with new habits—especially in our 24 hour, performative culture. Drawing inspiration from her 30-day Substack challenge (How You Go Vegan Is How You Do Everything) and psychotherapist Britt Frank’s work on the intention-action gap, Michele unpacks what it means to show up imperfectly.
Whether you're trying to go vegan, declutter, write, start a side hustle or a plant-based business, this episode is your reminder that not-zero counts—and over time that compounds.
You’ll hear:
Why comparison culture steals your motivation before you begin
How Britt Frank’s nervous-system approach reframes “procrastination”
The power of default wins and quiet persistence
Why September feels like a New Year, and how to prepare with “not-zero” actions now
A plant-based challenge to carry you from August into autumn
Listener Challenge: What’s one not-enough action you can take today? Try something so small it feels silly—then decide to let it count. Tag @vedgeyourbest and share your not-zero win.
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