CONSISTENT by Primal Potential

Elizabeth Benton
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Jun 28, 2025 • 18min

1321: Becoming Harder to Offend: The Truth About Judgment

n this episode, we're diving deep into something that holds so many of us back: the fear of being judged. Maybe you don't avoid walking in your neighborhood, but maybe you've skipped going to the gym, avoided putting on a swimsuit, or stayed silent in a room because you were worried what someone might think. 👉 Here's the truth: we all judge. We all get judged. And what matters is what we do with that reality. Today I'm sharing: A client's honest and beautiful reflection on how fear of judgment kept her from walking outside — and how she's working to break free of that. How recognizing our own judgment can help soften the sting when we feel judged by others. The critical difference between judgment (observation) and mistreatment (unkindness or discrimination). Why becoming harder to offend is one of the most powerful choices you can make. Tools and mindset shifts you can start practicing today so that fear of judgment doesn't cost you your joy, your memories, or your goals. 💡 Key takeaway: Recognizing our own judgment softens our offense at others'. The next time you feel judged, pause. Remember: you've judged too — and that's part of being human. What matters is how you show up for your life anyway. Resources Mentioned Join me in The Consistency Course! Let's work together to set you free from the patterns that are keeping your life small. If you loved this episode... ✅ Share it with a friend who's ready to stop letting fear of judgment hold them back. ✅ Tag me on Instagram @elizabethbenton with your biggest takeaway. ✅ Leave a review — it helps others find the show!
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Jun 27, 2025 • 15min

1320: Pivot Point Day 5

If you aren't on my email list and want to get the emails and resources that go along with this message series, please click here. After dropping in your name and email, you'll be re-directed to all the resources. 🎙️ Ep. [Day 5] — The Missing Ingredient: Why You're Not Meant to Do This Alone Description: We are drowning in advice yet still starving for real, lasting change. And it's not because we're lazy. It's not a willpower issue. Most of the time, it's not even strategy. It's a relationship problem. In this final episode of the Pivot Point series, Elizabeth gets personal about the real reason so many of us keep quitting, circling, and spinning our wheels even when we "know better." We've over-indexed on information and under-indexed on support. 💡 You might have 100 people who'll wish you a happy birthday… but not one person who knows you're slipping back into old habits. 💡 You might post your goals and get tons of "You've got this!" comments… but nobody texting you on Wednesday night when you're ready to quit. If you've ever felt unseen, unsupported, or unsure why you can't keep going, this episode will speak to you. It's time to stop doing it all alone and start building the kind of connection that fuels real change. 🔑 In this episode: Why more info ≠ more progress (and what's really missing) What surface-level connection is costing you The "butt power" lesson from Day 4 and why we abandon too soon A real story about someone stuck in the loop of overlearning and under-implementing How deep relationships, not hype or novelty, drive lasting change Why most of us are only as strong as our best day and how to tap into collective strength instead What to do if you're an introvert, a solopreneur, or someone who's "fine doing it alone" 🛠️ Resources & Next Steps: 💬 Download the prompts for today's episode to go deeper 💡 Want to be seen, supported, and surrounded by others doing the work too? Learn more about the Consistency Course or email Elizabeth at elizabeth@primalpotential.com Reminder: This five-day Pivot Point campaign is your chance to reset — not by starting something new, but by breaking the patterns that have held you back. Let today be the pivot. Get access to the day 5 prompts Ready to join The Consistency Course? Let's get started!
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Jun 26, 2025 • 12min

1319: Pivot Point Day 4

If you aren't on my email list and want to get the emails and resources that go along with this message series, please click here. After dropping in your name and email, you'll be re-directed to all the resources. Day 4: The Myth of Momentum & the Power of Staying You don't need more motivation. You need more butt power. Yes, butt power. As in: stay on your butt. Don't escape when it gets hard. Don't jump ship for something shinier just because this path lost its sparkle. In today's episode, Elizabeth shares the powerful story of an elementary school teacher who taught her students that the moment they feel stuck is the moment to stay. And how that principle — staying with the thing — might be the single most undervalued key to your consistency. Here's what we get into: Why novelty isn't a solution but more often avoidance The difference between energy that comes from hype and energy that comes from habit The illusion of a "new start" when what we really need is follow through How to identify where you keep abandoning what would actually work if you just stayed with it A powerful call to abide: to stay connected to your convictions when the feelings fade 💡 You're not failing because you're incapable. You're just walking away too soon. 🎯 Don't just listen — do. Grab today's journal prompts here and walk through where you need to build staying power. And if you're tired of walking this road alone, the Consistency Course is your place for support, structure, and momentum that lasts.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 11min

1318: Pivot Point Day 3

If you aren't on my email list and want to get the emails and resources that go along with this message series, please click here. After dropping in your name and email, you'll be re-directed to all the resources. ou can do everything right… and still not get the result you expected. So what happens next? Today's episode isn't about motivation. It's about staying power. It's about how you respond when you're frustrated, discouraged, or convinced it's not working, because that response determines everything. Inside this episode: Why your most important progress comes after things stop going to plan The difference between what feels justified in the moment and what actually serves your goals A client story that perfectly shows how we can turn a stepping stone into a cop-out — or a pivot point The simple but high-impact question that will change the way you respond to hard moments 💭 You don't need more hype. You need to train your response. Today is where that begins. To get today's prompts, click here. Ready to join The Consistency Course? Let's get started!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 14min

1317: Pivot Point Day 2

If you aren't on my email list and want to get the emails and resources that go along with this message series, please click here. After dropping in your name and email, you'll be re-directed to all the resources. You can be right in the moment… and still be really wrong in the pattern. Today's episode is a call to honesty. Not about whether a single choice "matters" but whether the pattern it belongs to is quietly killing your progress. Because here's the trap: We justify what's familiar. We rationalize what's comfortable. We talk ourselves into "one more time" like it's no big deal. But over and over again, we're protecting the very behavior that's holding us back. Inside this episode: Why "familiar" is not the same thing as "neutral" The hidden cost of being "right" in the moment A powerful lens to recognize when a pattern needs to be broken — even if the choice seems harmless The one question you must ask when justifying a pattern 🔥 This is the kind of honesty that moves the needle. Let's go. To get today's prompts, click here. Ready to join The Consistency Course? Let's get started!
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Jun 23, 2025 • 21min

1316: The Pivot Point Part 1 - Break It

If you aren't on my email list, head here to make sure you don't miss anything! Access Day 1 of The Pivot Point resources here 🎯 This is The Pivot Point. A 5-day approach to interrupt what's not working and shift into real momentum. Each day, you'll get: A short, powerful podcast episode A set of action-focused prompts (not fluff, not busywork) A coaching email to keep you plugged in and showing up This isn't about starting over. It's about breaking the loops that keep derailing your progress, one pattern at a time. You don't need something new; you need to stop what's stopping you (for good).
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Jun 21, 2025 • 20min

1315: The Silent Trap of a Productive Life

In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful and uncomfortable truth: you can be incredibly productive and still be wildly ineffective. If you've ever felt like your days are full but your life feels stuck — this is for you. I'm drawing inspiration from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis — a book where the devil teaches his apprentice how to keep someone distracted from living a meaningful, intentional life. One of the strategies? Keep them trapped in their to-do list. Make them believe that daily logistics are real life — and never let them question it. We're talking about: The danger of mistaking motion for progress How the "secondary" quietly replaces the "primary" Why the tasks that feel urgent often aren't important How to reframe your days around what truly matters This isn't about doing less — it's about making room for what's real. Join me inside The Consistency Course
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Jun 16, 2025 • 19min

1314: Addicted to Novelty: How Chasing "New" Nearly Crushed My Business (And My Health)

📋 Episode Summary: In this episode, I'm sharing a deeply personal story — one that almost cost me my business, sabotaged my health, and left me emotionally flat: my addiction to novelty. I chased the next new thing like it was the answer to everything — and for a while, it felt like momentum. But the truth? It was misdirection. Whether it's in weight loss, business, or life, we've been conditioned to confuse excitement with effectiveness. And when the emotional high of "new" wears off, we think we're off track. We're not. This episode is your reminder that consistency will always beat novelty — when you let it. 🧠 What You'll Learn: Why chasing the "next new thing" feels like progress — but usually isn't How emotional flatness isn't failure — it's feedback The difference between pushing and precision How to identify the "novelty trap" in your own life What sustainable progress actually looks and feels like Why you might be mistaking emotional withdrawal for being "off track" Questions to ask when you're tempted to start over… again 💥 Power Phrases from This Episode: "Novelty gives you a hit but mastery gives you freedom." "Progress isn't about being emotionally high it's about being directionally right." "You're not addicted to results, you're addicted to change." "You're building a system, not chasing a feeling." "Consistency isn't built by flair, it's built by follow-through." ✨ Mentioned Inside: The Consistency Course — If you're ready to stop starting over and build something that lasts, this is for you. Want to talk about how this applies to your goals? DM me "TCC" on Instagram (@elizabethbenton) and let's chat.
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Jun 14, 2025 • 25min

1313: The Known Zone: You're Not Actually Comfortable

We love to call it a comfort zone, but let's be honest — if you were truly comfortable, you wouldn't be emailing me, considering a change, or listening to this podcast. What we call the "comfort zone" is almost never comfortable. It's just known. Predictable. Familiar. And that's a trap. In this episode, I'm walking you through a powerful coaching conversation I had with someone on the fence about making a change. She thought she was afraid to leave her comfort zone… but what she was really bumping up against was the exposure of wanting more. We're getting into: Why what we label as comfort is often just familiarity The real reason you might be afraid to change (and what you're already missing out on) How your current fear might just be a red triangle in the storybook Zoom — you're too close to it to see what it really is And most importantly, I'm sharing three practical ways to get out of the known zone and into forward momentum: Make small changes — simple disruptions to your routines build pattern-breaking momentum Create strategic disappointment — practice saying "no" in low-stakes moments so the harder ones don't knock you down Choose intentional vulnerability — share the thing you'd rather not share; say the thing you usually skip over This isn't about overhauling your life. It's about doing one thing differently — and letting it open the door to change. 💡 Mentioned in this episode: The Consistency Course - learn more or start today! LumeBox (red light therapy): Use code ELIZABETHBENTON 💬 Let's keep the conversation going: Tag me on Instagram @elizabethbenton and share one small discomfort you're choosing today. I want to hear it.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 17min

1312: Feel Like You're Drowning? You Still Have to Swim

Episode Summary: In this powerful solo episode, Elizabeth gets real about what it means to feel like you're drowning—in grief, in overwhelm, in apathy—and why that doesn't mean you get to stop. With raw stories from parenting, business, and everyday life, she dismantles the lies we believe when we're stuck and reminds us that swimming doesn't require strength—it just requires movement. Whether you're spiraling in "I don't care" or paralyzed by "I don't know what to do," this episode will call you up—not out—and show you exactly what it looks like to keep going when you're not sure you can. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Why panic makes you sink—and how to stop it The difference between being stuck and choosing stillness The real reason "I don't care" and "I don't know what to do" are lies Practical ways to "swim" even in your hardest moments Why resourcefulness is your most underused superpower What Elizabeth tells herself when she's tempted to shut down Powerful Quotes: "You don't need all the answers. You just need your next question." "If you didn't care, it wouldn't feel like a problem." "No one is coming to swim for you. But help is everywhere if you reach for it." "The very feeling that makes you feel stuck is the very reason you need to do something." Resources & Links: Email Elizabeth: elizabeth@primalpotential.com Join the Consistency Course See some of EB's Favorite Resources If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who's in deep water. Or screenshot and tag @elizabethbenton on Instagram—I want to hear what your next swim stroke is. 💬

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