It’s Healthy to Change Your Mind
“Sometimes the most meaningful growth doesn’t come from
learning something new …
It comes from unlearning what we once thought was true.
There’s something quietly radical about saying ...
“I Used To Believe That.
I See It Differently Now.”
For years, “healthy” meant fat-free everything. Then it was low-carb. Then keto. Then fasting.
We were told to log endless miles of cardio for heart health.
Now we know that strength training is one of the most powerful tools we have for longevity.
And for me personally, fasting has been one of those areas I’ve had to rethink.
Many health professionals I respect promote longer fasts, and yes, there are powerful benefits. But for midlife bodies, the risk of muscle loss is real - and that’s not a trade-off I’m willing to make.
So I reframed my approach: I now lean into something simple and sustainable - a 12-hour overnight fast, from dinner to breakfast.
No extremes. Just something that works for the long haul.
These kinds of shifts … this practice of reframing … show up everywhere.
In our health. In our relationships. In how we see the world.
Reframing Is Active, Not Passive
Awareness notices change.
Reframing chooses to look at it through a new lens.
And part of that lens is learning to seek out different sources of information - not just the loudest headline or the most viral advice.
When something doesn’t quite sit right, that’s your cue to keep exploring. Listen to credible voices. Read, question, learn. But also trust your own lived experience.
Reframing isn’t about chasing every new idea. It’s about questioning the old ones, exploring new ones, and adapting with intention.
I’ve experienced this outside of health, too. There have been people I didn’t click with at first - maybe a friend’s spouse or someone who rubbed me the wrong way.
But when someone keeps showing up in your orbit, and you soften the story you’ve told yourself, something shifts. You start to see who they really are.
The same goes for how we approach ideas and even politics. When we stop clinging to old narratives and open ourselves to a fuller picture, we’re better equipped to think for ourselves - not just absorb someone else’s certainty.
Why It Matters Now
Our culture loves clear rules … this is good, that’s bad, this is the way.
But life isn’t black and white. Especially in midlife, when hormones shift, priorities evolve, and what worked five years ago may no longer fit.
Reframing helps us grow with the world instead of fighting against it.
Nutrition guidance will keep evolving.
Movement trends will keep shifting.
People will surprise you.
The world will keep changing.
When you practice reframing, and pair it with curiosity and agency, you stay open but rooted. You learn to think for yourself, not just follow the crowd.
Reframing Isn’t Weakness — It’s Wisdom
Changing your mind doesn’t mean you’ve lost your backbone. It means you’ve strengthened it.
You can hold your values and still say:
“This worked for me then, but not now.”
“I used to see this one way, but I’m learning a new angle.”
“I’m allowed to change.”
That’s not weakness. That’s wisdom … and self-trust.
A Quiet but Powerful Skill
Reframing is subtle, but it’s one of the strongest muscles you can build. It keeps you curious, flexible, and resilient.
It’s what allows you to adapt to a changing world without losing yourself in it.
“When the world shifts, our choice is to cling to
old stories or reframe them.
One keeps us stuck. The other keeps us alive.”
Your Turn to Reframe
Where might reframing serve you right now?
A long-held health belief that doesn’t fit anymore?
A relationship that deserves a second look?
A cultural or political story that may be more nuanced than it first appeared?
A moment to pause, seek out more perspectives, and trust your own judgment?
Small shifts can open big doors.
Reframing isn’t about being fickle. It’s about evolving with intention.
It’s about gathering information, listening to your instincts, and remembering that you are in charge of your own thinking.
When something doesn’t feel right - in health, in relationships, or in the stories the world is telling you - keep exploring. Stay curious. Claim your agency.
The world is changing - and when we allow ourselves to grow with it, we stay strong, curious, and deeply alive.