What if it All Goes Right?

How many times a day do you catch yourself saying “I should”? I should be further along. I should want something different. I should have this figured out by now. That one word quietly runs so much of our lives, and most of the time, it isn’t even coming from us.

In this episode of What If It All Goes Right?, I’m breaking down the language of “should.” Where it comes from, why it feels so heavy, and how it keeps you stuck chasing expectations that were never yours to begin with. We talk about how comparison, family pressure, old timelines, and past versions of yourself shape your choices, even when they no longer fit who you are now.

I’ll walk you through how to spot when you’re operating from obligation instead of desire, why resentment is such an important signal, and how small language shifts can help you move from autopilot into choice. If you’ve been feeling behind, boxed in, or disconnected from what you actually want, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to choose yourself.

What's Discussed:

(00:05) The word “should” and how it quietly runs your life

(01:20) Why “should” isn’t your voice and where it actually comes from

(03:15) How “should” creates anxiety, pressure, and constant self-judgment

(06:39) The hidden cost of building your life around external expectations

(09:43) How to tell when you’re operating from “should” instead of desire

(11:23) A simple exercise to identify the “shoulds” keeping you stuck

(12:42) Replacing “I should” with “I choose” and “I want”

(22:00) Building a life based on your values, not someone else’s timeline



➡️Watch my TEDx talk, What One Pull-Up Taught Me About Resilience, for a deeper look at how small, uncomfortable actions build confidence and reshape identity over time: https://youtu.be/CNEdft5lDMs

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What if the scattered, drained feeling you’re carrying into January isn’t a sign that you’re behind, but a sign that your energy needs to be called back?

This walking meditation is designed to help you actively reclaim your energy, focus, and sense of self after the noise of the new year pulls you in too many directions. This isn’t about forcing calm, fixing yourself, or pretending everything feels aligned. It’s about gathering yourself back to center, step by step, breath by breath.

As you walk, I guide you to notice where your energy has been going, call it back from comparison, overthinking, and external pressure, and reconnect with the deeper reason you started this year. Through simple breathwork, visualization, and grounding mantras, you’ll begin to feel more present, steady, and clear.

So grab your headphones, step outside or onto the treadmill, and let this walk be a moment to come home to yourself. Your energy is yours. This meditation helps you reclaim it.

What's Discussed:

(00:04) A guided walking meditation to call your energy back to center

(01:20) Settling your nervous system and grounding into the present moment

(03:00) Noticing where your energy has been scattered and reclaiming it

(04:46) Using breath and movement to gather yourself back home

(06:30) Reconnecting with your true why beneath the noise and pressure

(07:55) Calling your power back from comparison, doubt, and overthinking

(09:05) Reclaiming focus and protecting your attention

(10:09) Setting a clear, embodied intention for the rest of January

(11:48) Anchoring clarity, calm, and wholeness before returning to your day



➡️Watch my TEDx talk, What One Pull-Up Taught Me About Resilience, for a deeper look at how small, uncomfortable actions build confidence and reshape identity over time: https://youtu.be/CNEdft5lDMs

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If you’re not already hanging out with me on socials, what are you waiting for?
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If you feel exhausted no matter how motivated you are, this episode will change how you look at your energy. I am not talking about willpower or pushing harder. I am talking about your actual capacity to think clearly, show up consistently, and move forward without running on empty. In this episode, I walk you through an honest energy audit to help you see where your power is leaking without you even realizing it.

I break down the five most common energy drains I see in high-achieving women: mental overload, physical depletion, emotional suppression, draining relationships, and chaotic environments. We talk about how decision fatigue, poor sleep, people pleasing, one-sided relationships, and cluttered schedules quietly drain your bandwidth, and I give you simple, realistic strategies to plug each leak without overhauling your entire life.

If you have strong goals but feel like you cannot keep up, this episode offers a grounded reset. Your energy is your most valuable resource. When you protect it intentionally, everything else becomes easier to sustain.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why pushing harder isn’t working and energy is the real issue

(01:30) The hidden ways you’re leaking energy without realizing it

(02:45) Mental overload, decision fatigue, and why your brain feels fried

(05:45) How reactive mornings drain your focus before the day starts

(08:45) Physical energy mistakes that quietly sabotage your momentum

(11:15) Emotional drains that keep you exhausted and resentful

(13:45) Relationship dynamics that cost more energy than they give

(16:00) How clutter, noise, and packed schedules wear you down

(20:41) A simple energy audit to reclaim your power this week



➡️Watch my TEDx talk, What One Pull-Up Taught Me About Resilience, for a deeper look at how small, uncomfortable actions build confidence and reshape identity over time: https://youtu.be/CNEdft5lDMs

🔥 Want to bring this energy to your team or event?
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💪 Free Pull-Up Workshop → angela-gargano.com/workshop

✉️ Weekly Monday Motivation Newsletter → angela-gargano.com/monday

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If you’re not already hanging out with me on socials, what are you waiting for?
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👉 Instagram: @angela_gargano/
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January has a way of making women feel behind. Like there is a version of ourselves we were supposed to become by now, and somehow we missed it. In this episode of What If It All Goes Right?, I talk about why the pressure to “find yourself” keeps so many women stuck and why identity is built through action, not overthinking. Feeling unfinished is not a problem. It is proof that growth is still happening.

I walk you through seven identity-building questions designed to help you stop waiting for clarity and start creating it. We talk about how standards shape behavior, why environment matters more than motivation, and how tracking real evidence builds self-trust when doubt shows up. This episode is for women focused on personal growth, mindset shifts, confidence, and intentional goal setting, especially at the start of a new year.

If January has you questioning who you are or where you are headed, this conversation offers a grounded reset. You are not behind. You are under construction. And the woman you are becoming is built by what you choose to practice every single day.

What's Discussed:
(00:00) January pressure and the feeling of being behind

(02:00) Why trying to “find yourself” keeps you stuck

(04:00) Identity is built through action, not overthinking

(06:00) The standards you stop negotiating with yourself

(08:30) How self-negotiation blocks growth and confidence

(10:45) Letting go of old identities to move forward

(13:00) Using evidence and tracking to build self-trust

(15:30) What you must protect for identity change to stick

(18:30) Final reframe for January and who you are becoming

➡️Watch my TEDx talk, What One Pull-Up Taught Me About Resilience, for a deeper look at how small, uncomfortable actions build confidence and reshape identity over time: https://youtu.be/CNEdft5lDMs

🔥 Want to bring this energy to your team or event?
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I don’t want you just listening, I want you doing.

Start with my freebies and let’s get you moving:

💪 Free Pull-Up Workshop → angela-gargano.com/workshop

✉️ Weekly Monday Motivation Newsletter → angela-gargano.com/monday

🚀 Pull-Up Revolution Program → angela-gargano.com/pullup

If you’re not already hanging out with me on socials, what are you waiting for?
That’s where I share the behind-the-scenes, quick tips, and raw, unfiltered truths:

👉 Instagram: @angela_gargano/
👉 TikTok: @angelagargano
👉 YouTube: @AngelaGarganoFitness

If vision boards have ever made you roll your eyes or feel like a cheesy Pinterest project, this episode will completely reframe how you see them. I break down why vision boards actually work when they are done with intention, and why they are one of the most powerful tools for training your focus, shaping your identity, and staying consistent when motivation fades.

We talk about the real science behind visualization, how your brain responds to what you repeatedly see, and why clarity creates action. I also walk you through exactly how to build a vision board that works for you, not anyone else. From choosing images that evoke real emotion to pairing every visual with an action step, this episode shows you how to turn a vision board into a daily training tool instead of wall decor.

If you want more direction, focus, and momentum heading into the new year, this episode gives you a simple framework to design your life with intention and follow through on what actually matters to you.

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why vision boards get dismissed and how they actually work

(02:40) How focus drives action and behavior change

(04:55) The science behind visualization and mental rehearsal

(07:45) Using vision boards to stay consistent when motivation fades

(10:30) How vision boards reshape identity and decision making

(12:20) The simple steps to build a vision board that works

(14:50) Pairing vision with action so goals turn real

(17:40) Staying committed when results take longer than expected



Vision Board Workshop: January 7th at 7:30pm

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🔥 Want to bring this energy to your team or event?
Book me for your next keynote or workshop → angela-gargano.com/speaking

I don’t want you just listening, I want you doing.

Start with my freebies and let’s get you moving:

💪 Free Pull-Up Workshop → angela-gargano.com/workshop

✉️ Weekly Monday Motivation Newsletter → angela-gargano.com/monday

🚀 Pull-Up Revolution Program → angela-gargano.com/pullup

If you’re not already hanging out with me on socials, what are you waiting for?
That’s where I share the behind-the-scenes, quick tips, and raw, unfiltered truths:

👉 Instagram: @angela_gargano/
👉 TikTok: @angelagargano
👉 YouTube: @AngelaGarganoFitness