Send us a textEveryone has reasons. Everyone also has excuses. And most people don’t slow down enough to tell the difference.In this episode, Anna and Tim get real about the uncomfortable gray area between what is actually true and the stories people tell themselves to avoid discomfort, effort, or responsibility. From athletic training to business, relationships, and personal growth, they unpack how excuses quietly protect identity, offer short-term relief, and keep people stuck, even when they swear they want change.Join Anna and Tim for a direct conversation that challenges listeners to look honestly at their patterns, recognize when a real limitation turns into a self-protective story, and take ownership without shame. This discussion is grounded in lived experience, including moments where quitting would have made sense, but didn’t.This Episode Covers:The real difference between excuses and reasons.Why excuses are often wrapped in truth but driven by avoidance.How relief can be a warning sign you chose comfort over progress.The role of self-awareness in catching excuses in real time.Why high performers struggle with excuses just as much as anyone else.Capacity limits, burnout, grief, and when this conversation does not apply.How to make adjustments without opting out entirely.Asking the hard question, is this a fact or a story protecting me.Ready to get out of your own way and finally feel grounded in who you are?Join the Emotional Mastery Group Coaching Cohort this January and learn how to regulate your nervous system, stop second-guessing yourself, and move through life with more clarity and power. www.annamarcolin.com/coaching-packages/p/emotional-mastery-group-coaching-january-2026-cohortUntil next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.Mad love!The podcast is now on YouTube! If you prefer to watch, head over to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw3CabcJueib20U_L3WeaR-lNG_B3zYquDon’t forget to subscribe to the Badass Confidence Coach podcast on your favorite podcast platform!CONNECT WITH ANNA:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/tag/askannamarcolinEmail [email protected] https://www.annamarcolin.com