157: :How To Finally Be Consistent After Years of Inconsistency (Member Interview: Lee)

Today's guest, Lee, has struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks for his entire life. But he's not letting that stop him.

In fact, when he attended the Man Flow Yoga Wellness Weekend in DC last September, he had a full-blown panic attack at the beginning of the event. But Lee not only powered through it, but he courageously shared what he was going through with the other men at the Wellness Weekend too.

Perhaps this next part bears no connection, but it's possible:

Despite being a Man Flow Yoga Member for years, Lee was never able to crack the code to consistency… until after he left the DC event that started with a panic attack.

He's done yoga almost every day since - and has actually gotten to the point where he looks forward to working out.

Here's what Lee and I discuss on today's show:

Lee and I share our origin stories for our panic attacks

He reveals a few of the most (and least) helpful ways he's addressed his social anxiety

And you'll discover exactly what Lee did after the DC event to become the most consistent he's ever been

Listen now.

The highlights include:

A few ways Lee overcame his debilitating social anxiety and made it more manageable (9:30)

Why attending an in-person event made something "click" in Lee's head to the point where he's done yoga almost every day since (even though he struggled hard with being consistent before coming) (13:02)

How to borrow inspiration and motivation from others (16:20)

The "consistency begets consistency" secret that nobody wants to hear, but it's the most effective way to develop a good fitness routine (18:40)

The weird way taking shirtless pictures of yourself can make you actually look forward to working out (20:20)

A simple way to tweak your diet without feeling like you're depriving yourself of food (or even changing it that much) that can help you drop up to 8 pounds in two months (25:15)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Get the "Bible" of mobility books, Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Dr. Kelly Starrett on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performance/dp/1628600837

More ways to connect with Kelly:

2. Visit Dr. Kelly Starrett's website here: https://readystate.com/

3. Find him on social media below:

X: https://x.com/thereadystate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA

4. Buy my book, Yoga for Athletes, which features a great foreword from Dr. Kelly Starrett on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0744034892

5. Man Flow Yoga Events: On February 28, I'm hosting a Saturday Workshop in Denver, CO. If you want to do yoga with me and get feedback in real-time, get your ticket here: https://shop.manflowyoga.com/collections/in-person-events/products/mfy-workshop-denver-february-2026-02-28

6. Man Flow Yoga: Haven't signed up yet? Start your 7-day free trial and see how yoga can eliminate aches and pains better than other types of exercise here: https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7