"Where I am is where it's at," says Shelbi Fox, and she’s here to prove it with her refreshingly unfiltered take on life. The FuggaBRAT podcast dives into the messy, hilarious, and all-too-relatable moments that make us human. From laugh-out-loud stories to thought-provoking ideas, she explores the “why” behind it all. ----- NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programmer) Master Practitioner Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Coach
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June 24, 2026
<p>Fear has a funny way of convincing us to stay exactly where we are. It whispers "what if you fail?" and keeps us from trying the very things that could change our lives.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Shelbi Fox shares her experience learning to wake surf and the lessons it taught her about fear, confidence, self-belief, and the power of trying something new. Through faceplants, small victories, and a lot of persistence, she explores how confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you build through action.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've been putting off a phone call, a career move, a new hobby, or a challenge you've always wanted to tackle, this episode is your reminder to get off the sidelines and go for it.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>00:03</strong> Fear of failure and the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck</li><li><strong>00:39</strong> Why Shelbi decided to try wakesurfing</li><li><strong>01:03</strong> The reality of being a beginner</li><li><strong>01:29</strong> Learning through discomfort and uncertainty</li><li><strong>01:57</strong> Why trying is more important than knowing the outcome</li><li><strong>02:20</strong> Being afraid is normal</li><li><strong>02:40</strong> What happens in your brain when fear takes over</li><li><strong>03:00</strong> Why most people never try</li><li><strong>03:26</strong> Facing fear head-on</li><li><strong>03:40</strong> Faceplants, failures, and first successes</li><li><strong>04:06</strong> The power of practice and repetition</li><li><strong>04:24</strong> Why fear loses its power after experience</li><li><strong>04:39</strong> The dopamine reward of trying something new</li><li><strong>05:00</strong> Limiting beliefs and untapped potential</li><li><strong>05:36</strong> The cost of avoiding the things that scare us</li><li><strong>06:04</strong> Looking back with regret versus taking action</li><li><strong>06:27</strong> Building confidence through new experiences</li><li><strong>06:57</strong> Changing your self-talk from doubt to belief</li><li><strong>07:20</strong> Progress over perfection</li><li><strong>07:40</strong> Stop sitting on the sidelines</li><li><strong>08:06</strong> How new experiences help rewire your brain</li><li><strong>08:26</strong> The confidence snowball effect</li><li><strong>08:44</strong> Final encouragement to try something new</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Shelbi Fox for more conversations about human behavior, neuroplasticity, confidence, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>🌐 ShelbiFox.com</p><p>🧠 NeuroCPI.com</p>
June 17, 2026
<p>Ever wonder why we call it half-assed? Is it about effort? Laziness? One cheek doing all the work?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>FuggaBRAT</strong>, Shelbi Fox dives into the surprisingly interesting origin of the phrase "half-assed" and discovers it may have started with an old woodworking tool called an adz. From there, she explores why we all cut corners, abandon projects halfway through, and convince ourselves we'll come back to finish things later.</p><p><br></p><p>Using a hilarious story about cleaning out her car and uncovering a console full of mystery items, Shelbi breaks down the psychology behind half-assing tasks and shares practical ways to build momentum, overcome overwhelm, and finally finish what you start.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever started a project with enthusiasm only to lose steam halfway through, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong><br>• The surprising history behind the phrase "half-assed"</p><p>• Why overwhelm leads to minimum effort mode</p><p>• How boredom and procrastination sabotage completion</p><p>• The power of momentum and focused 15-minute sprints</p><p>• Why perfectionism causes more unfinished projects than success</p><p>• Simple ways to make tedious tasks more enjoyable• How full effort creates long-term peace of mind</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><ul><li>00:03 – Why do we call it "half-assed"?</li><li>01:15 – The surprising origin of the phrase</li><li>02:11 – My disastrous car cleanout story</li><li>03:34 – Why we fall into minimum effort mode</li><li>04:03 – Boredom, procrastination, and cutting corners</li><li>04:41 – The real reason we half-ass things</li><li>05:19 – Step 1: Figure out what's really stopping you</li><li>05:58 – Step 2: Start small and build momentum</li><li>07:19 – Step 3: Ditch perfectionism and just finish</li><li>08:13 – Why full effort creates peace of mind</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Shelbi:</strong></p><p>Website: ShelbiFox.com</p><p>Instagram: @ShelbiFox_Official</p><p>TikTok: @Shelbi_Fox</p><p>YouTube: @ShelbiFox</p><p>X: @FuggaBRAT</p><p><br></p><p>Email: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">info@shelbifox.com</a></p>
June 10, 2026
<p>Have you ever looked back at a relationship and wondered, <strong>How did I end up here?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this deeply personal episode of FuggaBRAT, Shelbi Fox shares the story behind why she started the podcast and the unexpected journey that followed a difficult breakup.</p><p><br></p><p>After a relationship ended, she found herself asking difficult questions about patterns, choices, and human behavior. Shelbi was determined to understand <strong>why people do what they do</strong> and <strong>how to heal from a toxic relationship, grief, and change. </strong>She immersed herself in the study of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavior architecture, and neuroplasticity. </p><p><br></p><p>What began as a personal search for understanding evolved into a passion for helping others recognize patterns, shift perspectives, and create meaningful change in their own lives.</p><p><br></p><p>Along the way, she discovered something surprising: healing didn't come from forgetting the past. It came from learning how to think differently about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Shelbi shares how a simple dance routine with her best friend became an accidental lesson in neuroplasticity, helping her interrupt rumination, shift emotional patterns, and begin rebuilding her mindset one small step at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've ever found yourself <strong>questioning your own judgment</strong>, replaying conversations, or <strong>wondering how you missed the warning signs</strong>, you're not alone. If a relationship left you feeling confused, doubting yourself, or disconnected from who you are, this episode offers a candid look at one person's journey toward understanding human behavior, emotional patterns, and creating lasting change.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️ Timestamps</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=0s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">00:00</a> The Journey Begins: From Heartbreak to Healing</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=210s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">03:30</a> The NLP Master Practitioner Certification</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=448s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">07:28</a> How Dancing Rewired My Brain</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=697s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">11:37</a> Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Neuroplasticity</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=1085s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">18:05</a> Helping Others: The Motivation Behind the Podcast</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Topics Covered</p><ul><li>Recovering after a difficult breakup</li><li>Why people stay in unhealthy relationships</li><li>Behavior architecture and human behavior</li><li>Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)</li><li>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</li><li>Neuroplasticity and brain rewiring</li><li>Breaking cycles of rumination</li><li>Building new thought patterns</li><li>Personal growth through education</li><li>Turning pain into purpose</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Find out why we repeat certain patterns, how the brain creates habits, and whether it's possible to change the way you think after a difficult experience.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🌐 Website:</strong><a href="https://www.shelbifox.com" target="_blank"> ShelbiFox.com</a></p><p><strong>📧 Email:</strong><a href="mailto:info@shelbifox.com"> info@shelbifox.com</a></p><p><strong>📸 Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shelbifox_official" target="_blank"> @shelbifox_official</a></p><p><strong>🎥 YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shelbifox" target="_blank"> @shelbifox</a></p><p><strong>🎵 TikTok:</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbi_fox" target="_blank"> @shelbi_fox</a></p><p><strong>𝕏 X (Twitter):</strong><a href="https://x.com/fuggabrat" target="_blank"> @fuggabrat</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🧠 Take the</strong><a href="https://www.neurocpi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong> NeuroCPI Assessment</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
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