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In Episode 16 of The Reset, Shaun tackles something almost everyone experiences:

Overindulging…
Then shaming yourself for it.

Whether it’s Christmas, Lunar New Year, holidays, or just a weekend blowout — the cycle is familiar:

Eat too much → feel heavy → shame yourself → promise to be stricter → repeat.

This episode breaks that loop.

Because discipline without self-awareness becomes a cage.
And shame is not a sustainable motivator.


Key Themes


Core Insight

“You don’t need to punish yourself. You need to own it — and move.”

If your goal is important enough, you’ll get back on track.

But if you use shame as fuel, you’re building progress on instability.

Real momentum comes from:


The 4-Step Reset

1️⃣ Own It

Yes, you overdid it.
That’s reality. No drama needed.

2️⃣ Drop the Shame

Shame keeps you stuck in the head.
It doesn’t move you forward.

3️⃣ Get Back on the Horse

No extreme workouts.
No starvation.
Just return to your foundations.

Action beats self-criticism.

4️⃣ Regulate Your System

If you feel heavy and dysregulated:

The nervous system reset comes before the physical reset.


Identity Reflection

Some people thrive in strict structure.
Some don’t.

If your life becomes a rigid cage, it may not be aligned.

Flexibility doesn’t mean weakness.

It means you’re human.


Closing Reflection

A few days of indulgence won’t destroy your goals.

Quitting will.

Don’t let guilt become the story.

Just keep swimming.
Just get back on the horse.

You’re allowed to enjoy life.

And you’re allowed to keep moving forward.


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