n this first instalment of Michelle’s myth-busting mini-series, we take a hard look at the cultural story that “more discipline” is the magic key to success—in food, movement, work, and life. From ER shifts that drain every last decision-making drop to summer rhythms that suddenly collide with September hustle, Michelle traces how the willpower narrative sneaks in, why it backfires, and what actually helps. You’ll hear a clear, compassionate walkthrough of the science (think: willpower as a finite battery and your nervous system’s survival wiring), real-life examples, and five practical shifts you can use right away: compassionate curiosity, nervous-system support, flexible rhythms, environment and systems that do the heavy lifting, and—most importantly—self-trust. This episode sets the arc for the coming weeks: food addiction (next), thin ≠ healthy, and the myth of control.