# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_i8tGiHUo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57012937-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/733c985fb2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-20T20:23:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

That “shiny” wellness routine? It often falls apart the moment it meets real life.⁠
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In this short clip, Dr. Rachele Pojednic explains why optimized health protocols don’t hold up against school drop-offs, work stress, caregiving, sleep deprivation, and hormonal changes. Even elite athletes—often seen as the gold standard of discipline—don’t execute their training plans perfectly.⁠
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Health isn’t about flawless execution. It’s about adaptability.⁠
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What You’ll Learn:⁠
⚖️ Why ideal health protocols break down in real-world settings⁠
🏃‍♂️ The myth of perfect execution—even among elite athletes⁠
😴 How stress, sleep, and hormones impact day-to-day performance⁠
🧠 Why flexibility beats rigid optimization⁠
📉 The danger of comparing your life to a “highlight reel” protocol⁠
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🎧 Comment ‘184’ to tune in now. ⁠
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#RachelePojednic #WellnessReality #EvidenceBasedHealth #ExerciseScience #HealthOptimization #WomenInScience #PerformanceScience #HealthyHabits

## Stats

- **Views:** 774
- **Likes:** 70
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- **Comments:** 14

## Tags

womeninscience, wellnessreality, rachelepojednic, healthyhabits, performancescience, evidencebasedhealth, healthoptimization, exercisescience

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