Podcast appearances and mentions of Michelle Segar

Happy New Year! We're regrouping over here and thought this would be a better time than ever to revisit this episode with Dr. Michelle Segar. It's all about giving ourselves some grace when it comes to the pressures of a New Year. Michelle Segar is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. She has pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavioral change. Her book "The Joy Choice" was named one of The Best Health Books by the Washington Post and it challenges the habit paradigm with evidence from emerging science and her decades of coaching individuals on creating sustainable behavioral change. This episode is brought to you by YNAB, Branch Basics, Noom, Quip and Ovii. Listeners of With Whit can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at www.YNAB.com/WITHWHITGet 15% off Branch Basics with the code WITHWHIT15 at https://BranchBasics.com/WITHWHIT15 #branchbasicspodStay focused on what's important to you with Noom's psychology and biology based approach. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.comJust for listeners of With Whit, get 20% off sitewide and a FREE travel case and countertop stand at GETQUIP.com/WITHWHITOwn your health and join the growing community of women with PCOS reclaiming their health today. Head to Ovii.com/WITHWHIT to learn more and start your journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Struggling to stick to your goals? In the upcoming 6 Saboteurs of Self-Control Workshop, we’ll uncover the six hidden obstacles that sabotage your progress and teach you how to overcome them. From breaking free of autopilot habits to tackling self-doubt and emotional escapism, this live session offers practical tools and strategies to help you make better choices and stay aligned with your values. Join us on Sunday, January 12 at 12pm ET and take the first step toward lasting change. In this episode, Michelle Segar explains the importance of understanding choice points for lasting changes in eating and exercise. She is an expert in sustainable behavior change for health and well-being and provides valuable insights and strategies for implementing consistent and lasting lifestyle changes. Michelle’s insights shed light on the complexities of habit formation, challenging conventional approaches and advocating for a more holistic and compassionate perspective. Key Takeaways: Mastering the art of transforming unskillful behavior into skillful actions for lasting change Overcoming the motivation bubble to unlock the secrets of healthy habit success Unveiling powerful strategies for building and maintaining consistent exercise and eating habits Harnessing the role of executive functions in making healthy choices for a thriving lifestyle Embracing value-based decision making for sustainable and meaningful behavior change For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey! This video is all about how to get better at tiny, daily choices. VIDEO TIMELINE ⇢ 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Tiny Choices 00:30 Understanding Flexible Thinking 00:48 The Habit Before the Habit 01:28 Mastering the Pause 02:49 The Cloud Method for Flexible Thinking 04:14 The POP Method for Flexible Thinking 05:13 Recommendations and Conclusion LINKS ⇢

About Michelle:Michelle is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with thirty years studying how to help people change their healthy behavior in sustainable ways.Her work focuses on how to adopt physical activity and other lifestyle behaviors in ways that can be sustained within the unpredictability of the real world - and her client list includes Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Medical Group, Business Group on Health, Walmart, WW, and Anytime Fitness. Michelle's research on creating sustainable change is recognized as uniquely pragmatic for real-world applications. Her advice is sought for prominent initiatives, including the World Health Organization's expert group on the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity and she was selected to be the inaugural chair of the United States National Physical Activity Plan's Communication Committee. She has also written two critically acclaimed books about how to support lasting changes in lifestyle behaviors, No Sweat and The Joy Choice.Michelle has a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), master's degrees in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH) and Kinesiology (MS) from the University of Michigan and she is a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Michelle's decades of academic research combined with her real-world coaching offers her a comprehensive perspective and permits her to create and scale engaging and practical sustainable-change systems for digital health and patient counseling. Michelle speaks around the world, trains clinicians in easy-to-use sustainable-change methods, and is frequently interviewed in major media outlets including The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Prevention, Real Simple, and TIME. She ran with the Olympic Torch at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Links:Connect with Michelle at her website, MichelleSegar.com, or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelsegar/

Despite our strongest intentions, there are common reasons we may find ourselves defeated in our efforts to make sustainable changes in eating and exercise. Segar gives us new frameworks to finally achieve our goals as she outlines areas of behavior based on the science of sustainable change. Michelle Segar, Ph.D., is an award-winning researcher at the University of Michigan and health coach. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior changes that are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and gym membership retention. She advises global organizations on these issues and delivers keynotes and trainings. Her books include: No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness (Harper Collins Leadership 2015) and The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise (Hachette Go, 2022) Interview Date: 6/16/2023 Tags: Michelle Segar, sustainability, behavior change, habits, motivation, mindfulness, exercise, eating, self-compassion, flexibility, Health & Healing

Michelle Segar, PhD, is an award-winning researcher at the University of Michigan and a health coach. For nearly three decades she has pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavior changes that boost patient health, employee well-being, and gym-membership retention. She advises global organizations on these issues and delivers keynotes and trainings. Her books include No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness (Harper Collins Leadership 2015) and The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise (Hachette Go, 2022). Interview Date: 6/16/2023. Tags: Michelle Segar, sustainability, behavior change, habits, motivation, mindfulness, exercise, eating, self-compassion, flexibility, Health & Healing

Dr. Michelle Segar is an NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan. She's also a best-selling author and health coach. She's spent close to thirty years studying how to create sustainable changes and healthy behaviors that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world.In this episode, Monica talks with Dr. Segar about her newest book, The Joy Choice, as well as her 3-step process for staying on track even when life goes off the rails.HighlightsWhy it is hard to follow through on our best intentionsHow research on ADHD has influenced behavior changeThe concept of Goal ShieldingHow working memory affects our behaviors and how we can leverage itMichelle's "POP" 3-step process and why play is such an important aspect of itMentionedThe Joy Choice, by Michelle SegarMichelleSegar.com Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this enlightening episode of The Health Feast, Dr. Rak and Po sit down with Dr. Michelle Segar, a leading expert in health behavior and motivation from the University of Michigan. Dr. Segar's extensive research has revolutionized the way we approach exercise and self-care, emphasizing sustainable practices that fit into the unpredictability of everyday life. From her advisory roles with global health organizations to her transformative books, "No Sweat" and "The Joy Choice," Dr. Segar offers invaluable insights into creating lasting motivation and participation in physical activity. Dr. Rak and Po delve deep into topics such as the importance of rebranding exercise as a joyful activity, the pitfalls of traditional motivators, and the innovative concept of the "Joy Choice" which combats all-or-nothing thinking. Dr. Segar also shares her expertise on the psychological aspects of motivation, the impact of societal structures on health behaviors, and practical strategies for implementing sustainable change in healthcare and daily routines. Whether you're looking to redefine your relationship with exercise, seeking strategies for maintaining healthy habits, or simply interested in the science behind motivation, this conversation with Dr. Michelle Segar is packed with transformative insights and practical advice. Discover how Dr. Rak, Po, and Dr. Segar explore ways to embrace flexibility, overcome setbacks, and integrate joy into the journey toward health and well-being. Timestamps: [00:10:01] Exercise and Behavior Change [00:13:19] Origin story and motivation. [00:16:51] Embracing life's ebb and flow. [00:22:52] Values and decision-making. [00:27:25] The joy of flexible choices. [00:29:19] The struggle with weight loss. [00:33:03] Sustainable behavior change. [00:40:20] Marketing strategies and consumer behavior. [00:41:23] Exercise prescription in healthcare. [00:46:59] Implementing change in healthcare. [00:50:01] Overcoming setbacks in fitness. [00:55:28] Exercise sustainability insights. [00:58:22] Inherent deficiency in healthcare. [01:01:38] Something is better than nothing. [01:06:15] Shifting mindset towards movement. [01:12:15] The joy choice. [01:13:19] Flexibility in daily routines. Books and Publications Mentioned: No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness  The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise Online Platforms: Dr. Michelle Segar's website Guest Bio Dr. Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, MS, is a distinguished behavioral sustainability scientist at the University of Michigan, celebrated for her innovative research into how we can adopt and sustain exercise and self-care behaviors in the face of life's inevitable unpredictability. With over thirty years of experience, Dr. Segar's work stands out for its practical applications in the real world, earning her collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Kaiser Permanente, Walmart, WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Anytime Fitness, Adidas, and the Business Group on Health. Her pioneering research has led to the development of strategies that significantly depart from traditional approaches, focusing instead on how to cultivate a daily motivation for physical activity that endures. This research has not only garnered the attention of major global health initiatives, including the World Health Organization and The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities, but has also established Dr. Segar as a leading voice in the field. Dr. Segar's practical wisdom is encapsulated in her bestselling books, "No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness" and "The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise." These works provide a fresh perspective on overcoming the all-or-nothing mindset and making sustainable health behaviors a feasible part of daily life. An acclaimed keynote speaker and trainer, Dr. Segar has developed a certification program for professionals based on her transformative system, which reconfigures people's internal narratives about exercise and motivation. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets, including The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, among others, for her ability to translate complex behavioral science into accessible, actionable advice. With a unique blend of academic research and real-world coaching experience, Dr. Segar holds a PhD in Psychology, MPH in Health Behavior/Health Education, and MS in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan. She is also a Fellow with the Society of Behavioral Medicine. A fun fact about Dr. Segar: she had the honor of running with the Olympic Torch at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, symbolizing her commitment to health, motivation, and the pursuit of excellence. Follow @thehealthfeast on IG and YT for more. The Health Feast is available where you get podcasts and thehealthfeast.com. Have a question or comment for Dr. Rak and Po? You can submit them on our website https://www.thehealthfeast.com  - Level up your health journey! Learn how to work with Dr. Rak 1:1 or join a health coaching Tribe for a transformative health journey. Limited spots available! Visit us at https://www.rakyourlife.com. - Elevate your Mondays! Elevate your week with Reflection, Awareness, and Kindness. 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Are you prioritizing quick fixes over lasting joy in our pursuit of health and wellness? With a focus on promoting long-term health behavior changes rather than short-lived fitness programs that quickly lose momentum, we welcome award-winning researcher and sustainable-change coach Michelle Segar. We are honored to interview Michelle, who is the author of the acclaimed book, The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. Her thirty years of expertise and science-backed research are sure to inspire and enlighten anyone looking to make positive, sustainable changes in their health and lifestyle. Listen and Learn:  The main reasons people give for wanting to engage in exercise and health behaviors and why they can get us into trouble Reasons that would be more effective in helping you get active The limitations of habit formation when it comes to changing complex behaviors like exercise Permitting yourself to prioritize self-care How perfection can become problematic  Practical strategies for incorporating sustainable exercise into your life  Resources:  Michelle's website: michellesegar.com The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness Online beginner ballet: https://brocheballetonline.com/  Connect with Michelle on X and LinkedIn About Michelle Segar Michelle Segar, Ph.D. is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with thirty years studying how to help people adopt exercise and other self-care behaviors in ways that can be sustained within the unpredictability of the real world. Her research on creating sustainable change is widely recognized as uniquely pragmatic for real-world applications. An advisor to the World Health Organization on their global physical activity initiatives, Michelle was also selected to be the inaugural chair of the United States National Physical Activity Plan's Communication Committee. She consults with leading organizations, including Kaiser Permanente, Walmart, WW, Anytime Fitness, Adidas, and Business Group on Health. Michelle's synergistic combination of academic research with real-world sustainable-change curriculum design and coaching permit her to create engaging and practical sustainable-change systems for digital health and individual coaching/counseling. She certifies professionals in her sustainable-change methods and licenses them to large organizations. Michelle is frequently interviewed about how to help consumers and patients change their mindsets, cultivate lasting motivation and sustainable physical activity in major media outlets including The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Prevention, Real Simple, and TIME. Michelle's training and experience is uniquely comprehensive, including a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a master's degree in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH), a master's degree in Kinesiology (MS) and fellowships in translational research and health care policy from the University of Michigan. She ran with the Olympic Torch at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Related Episodes:  132. The Joy Of Movement With Kelly McGonigal  124. Nutritious Movement and Why it Matters with Katy Bowman 215. How to Change with Katy Milkman 283. Healthy Habits with Dayna Lee-Baggley (Re-release) 318. Your Path to Personal Change with Michelle Drapkin  135. Power of Empathy and Motivational Interviewing with Stephen Rollnick  72. Committed Action with DJ Moran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behavioral economics has given us a lot of insights into how we can influence our own and other's behavior. But the approach has some serious limitations, especially when applied to promoting health behaviors.Joining me on the podcast is Michelle Segar, a frequent guest here on the Change Academy. Michelle is an NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan. She's also a best-selling author and health coach whose work focuses on fostering behavior change that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world.TakeawaysTake some time on a regular basis to reflect on how your personal values, beliefs, and motivations align with your desired behavioral changes (and vice versa!)Acknowledge emotional and psychological issues that may present barriers to change. Consider seeking support from a mental health professional, especially if you face challenges like depression, anxiety, or past trauma.Take a look at your social and physical environment and think about how these factors impact your behavior. Consider where you might find supportive communities or how altering your environment might encourage positive habits.Consider getting involved with community initiatives or advocacy groups that are working to address broader societal issues that impact our ability to choose healthier behaviors.  For example, groups advocating to make our cities and neighborhoods more walkable or bike-friendly, or organizing mobile farmer's markets, or upgrading local recreational facilities.  MentionedThey Thought We Were Ridiculous (5-part series on the history of Behavioral Economics)Better habits aren't the answer?   (Change Academy Ep #111, with Michelle Segar)No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness, by Michelle SegarThe Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise, by Michelle Certification program for health coaches --Stronger Bones: Practical Strategies for Lifelong Bone Health - Sign up for the LIVE WORKSHOP at http://changeacademypodcast.com/bones ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey! On today's ep I'm interviewing the incredible Michelle Segar. Michelle is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with almost thirty years studying how to help people adopt exercise and physical activity in ways that bring meaning and joy, and can be sustained within the complexity and unpredictability of the real world. We talk about self-control, good “whys”, how to get motivated to workout, flexibility in behaviour change, reframing shoulds and how to enjoy exercise. TAKE THE TRAP QUIZ - https://michellesegar.com/joy-quiz/ RECCS OF THE WEEK ✨ The Joy Choice by Michelle Segar - https://amzn.to/3v9QuT2 ✨ No Sweat by Michelle Segar - https://amzn.to/471AxMj ✨ Elastic Habits by Stephen Guise - https://amzn.to/3RkvDEh ✨ The Life Map - Part eBook, part digital workbook. Use The Life Map (2.0) to create your most incredible year yet ⇢ https://www.muchelleb.com.au/the-life-map SHOP ✨ The Intention App - Manage Your Mind to Create a Life That Feels Good ⇢ ⁠https://www.theintentionapp.com/⁠ ✨ The Life Map - Part eBook, part digital workbook. Use The Life Map (2.0) to create your most incredible year yet ⇢ https://www.muchelleb.com.au/the-life-map CONNECT WITH ME

In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Michelle Segar. Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, motivation scientist and author of top-selling “No Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness” (AMACOM 2015), is Director of the Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center (SHARP) at the University of Michigan, and Chair of the U.S. National Physical Activity Plan's Communications Committee. She is also the author of 'The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise'.   Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-michelle-segar   Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery:   Pre-Order 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' today: https://www.heroic.us/book Listen to the first 45+ minutes of the audiobook here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/the-book/audiobook-preview Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach   More goodness:   Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador   -   Get in touch:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

Episode 100: Celebrating a Journey of Inspiring Insights and Life-Changing Quotes If I had a dollar for every time I thought about or referenced something one of my podcast guests said, I'd be a very rich woman. Over the course of this podcast, I've had the privilege of meeting and learning from some truly incredible humans, and today, I'm thrilled to celebrate them by sharing some of my favorite moments and quotes with you. Buckle up, because this is going to be a fun one! In this special episode, we'll dive into the heart of our conversations, unpacking some of the most impactful topics and quotes that have stuck with me, and you, over these 100 episodes. Join Our Upcoming Workshop! Sign up to join today! What to Expect in this Interview First up, we'll explore the nuanced world of weight and health with some key quotes from the wonderful Jenn Radke of the Fat Girl Book Club podcast and Marie-Pier from The Balanced Dietitian. Their insights shed light on the importance of understanding the complexities of body weight and health without judgment or oversimplification. Next, we'll jump into the complex (and yet also simple) realm of Intuitive Eating. Samantha Barash and Dr. Kim Daniels will share their wisdom, breaking down what Intuitive Eating truly is and what it isn't. You'll discover when it works wonders and why it might not be the right approach for everyone. In the section on challenging the status quo, we'll hear diverse perspectives on courageously questioning the norms and biases in research. Dr. Michelle Segar, the author of No Sweat and The Joy Choice, will share her process with what it took to share her groundbreaking work that challenged ideas what "counts" for exercise. Then, Dalia Kinsey, the author of Decolonizing Wellness, will shed light on the ways research often overlooks the experiences of marginalized folks, particularly people of color. My personal favorite topic comes next – navigating the nuance of eating and weight concerns. You won't want to miss the profound insights shared by my guests on how to approach this field both as individuals and professionals. It's a transformative section that will enrich your understanding and practice. We have a star-studded lineup of guests that you'll get to hear from in this section: Dr. Jillian Murphy will kick things off, and her interview impacted me so deeply that I've already played it twice on the podcast before today. Shadoe Ball will share her personal story about the challenges of implementing Intuitive Eating, providing a relatable and eye-opening perspective. Amy Braden opens up about her journey through weight-inclusive care and Intuitive Eating, following her decision to pursue weight loss surgery. Jessi Holden, MS, RD, will discuss why she advises her Intuitive Eating clients to sometimes unfollow Intuitive Eating social media accounts, sparking an intriguing conversation. Dr. Yami of The Veggie Doctor Radio will engage in thought-provoking discussions about food addiction, vegan diets, and navigating the worlds of Intuitive Eating/Health at Every Size and Whole Food Plant-Based living. Dr. Robyn Pashby will share her perspective on the term "obesity" and how it can be used to reduce weight bias, rather than perpetuate it. Racheal Rickabaugh will take us through her experiences with an obesity medicine doctor, leading to a profound turning point in her health journey. Last but not least, we'll hear from Dr. Adia Gooden, who will share insights into achieving unconditional self-worth and navigating the path to personal growth. This interview is packed with valuable wisdom, so get ready to be inspired and uplifted! Many of these conversations have stuck with me, and I still find myself revisiting them when needed. So, join me as we celebrate the incredible journey of 100 episodes and the lasting impact these guests have made in the lives of me and countless listeners.

We're going back into the vault for this episode for a conversation that I had in January 2019 with the one and only James Clear. James is best known as the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy And Proven Way To Build Good Habits And Break Bad Ones. During our conversation, James discusses why he wrote Atomic Habits and how it differs from other habit books, the importance of breaking habits down into "atomic" small changes, and the "two minute rule" for making habits simple and easy to do. We also get into how seasons and social reinforcement can help with habit consistency, strategies for curtailing behaviours that you want to do in moderation, and his collaboration with Baronfig. Key Discussion Points Start small with habits by scaling them down until they take two minutes or less. This makes them simple to automate. Layer many small habit changes on top of each other to achieve big results over time. Use tools and software to help with habit consistency, especially for infrequent habits. Slow down and pay attention to your current behaviours to identify where to insert new habits. Write things down in a central place to capture ideas and sort them later. Don't worry about organization in the moment. I hope this very productive conversation with James Clear gives you some valuable insights into building good habits through small, sustainable changes. Atomic Habits provides a practical, science-backed approach that you can start implementing today. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good – take that first small step and build the habit from there. Links Worth Exploring Connect with James: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram James's Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones Baronfig x James Clear Collection: Check out this collaboration Read James' Newsletter: Subscribe Related Conversation: Episode 454: Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice Related Blog Post: 3 Steps to Building Productivity Habits That Stick Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher You can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going back into the vault for this episode for a conversation that I had in January 2019 with the one and only James Clear. James is best known as the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy And Proven Way To Build Good Habits And Break Bad Ones.During our conversation, James discusses why he wrote Atomic Habits and how it differs from other habit books, the importance of breaking habits down into "atomic" small changes, and the "two minute rule" for making habits simple and easy to do. We also get into how seasons and social reinforcement can help with habit consistency, strategies for curtailing behaviours that you want to do in moderation, and his collaboration with Baronfig.Key Discussion Points Start small with habits by scaling them down until they take two minutes or less. This makes them simple to automate. Layer many small habit changes on top of each other to achieve big results over time. Use tools and software to help with habit consistency, especially for infrequent habits. Slow down and pay attention to your current behaviours to identify where to insert new habits. Write things down in a central place to capture ideas and sort them later. Don't worry about organization in the moment. I hope this very productive conversation with James Clear gives you some valuable insights into building good habits through small, sustainable changes. Atomic Habits provides a practical, science-backed approach that you can start implementing today. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good – take that first small step and build the habit from there.Links Worth Exploring Connect with James: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram James's Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones Baronfig x James Clear Collection: Check out this collaboration Read James' Newsletter: Subscribe Related Conversation: Episode 454: Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice Related Blog Post: 3 Steps to Building Productivity Habits That Stick Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Click on any of the links below to make that happen.Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | StitcherYou can also click on this link to paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have we put habit formation on too high a pedestal?  Dr. Michelle Segar is an NIH-funded researcher who has spent close to thirty years studying how to create healthy behaviors. that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world. We talk about why healthy behaviors are often particularly resistant to habit formation, and what may work better.Things to Listen For02:17 Common misconceptions about habits06:33 Why complex behaviors defy habit formation14:40 The unrecognized influence of memory and emotional associations in determining our behavior20:11 The role of self=control and willpower22:17 Why building health behaviors around identity and values (rather than habit) is a better strategy.27:37 The value of questioning assumptionsMentioned:The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise, by Michelle Segar, PhDIt's Time to Unhabit, by Michelle Segar (American Journal of Health Promotion)The 50,000 Mile Tune-UpWeighless Program ★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode of The Dude Therapists, Dr. Michelle Segar shares her expertise in creating sustainable healthy lifestyles. She introduces a practical science-based system for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating flexible decision-making that supports exercise, healthy eating, and self-care within the complexities of daily life. Join us to learn how to transform your mindset about exercise and self-care! Join us on this episode of the podcast as we explore the power of consistent decision-making for sustainability. Learn about the four decision disruptors that trap us at choice points and how to overcome them. Discover the latest science and theories that can help you make better choices for a healthier lifestyle. Since 1994, she has been designing and evaluating methods to help people transform their mindsets by flipping their internal scripts about exercise and self-care. Michelle's combination of academic research with real-world health coaching permits her to create practical and engaging sustainable-change systems for digital health and individual coaching/counseling scaled to boost patient and population health, employee well-being, and gym membership retention.  A sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is frequently interviewed about motivation and how to create sustainable change in major media outlets, including The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Prevention, Real Simple, and TIME. No Sweat!, her bestselling book showcasing methods to create lasting exercise motivation, is widely used to train individuals in health coaching, patient counseling, and fitness training across the university and professional contexts. Her new book, The Joy Choice, was named one of the best health books experts read by 2022 in The Washington Post. It introduces a practical, science-based system for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating flexible and tactical decision-making that supports sustaining exercise, healthy eating, and self-care within the complexities of daily life. Michelle's training and experience are uniquely comprehensive, including a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a master's degree in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH), a master's degree in Kinesiology (MS), and fellowships in translational research and health care policy from the University of Michigan. She ran with the Olympic Torch at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.

Too often, women's approach to fitness is driven by weight loss goals, and is it any wonder this isn't a sustainable and healthy mindset? Michelle Segar, award-winning health researcher and author of ‘The Joy Choice' helps unpack the ways women can redefine our approach to fitness, with a focus on self-care rather than punishment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Michelle Segar is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with almost thirty years studying how to help people adopt healthy behaviors in ways that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world. Michelle's translational research is widely recognized as relevant and practical.  She is an advisor to the World Health Organization and was named inaugural chair of the United States National Physical Activity Plan's Communication Committee. Michelle's perspective is uniquely comprehensive. For her entire career she has combined academic research with real-world health coaching to pioneer methods that create sustainable healthy behavior change, and which have been adopted to boost patient health, employee health and well-being, and gym membership retention. Her first book, NO SWEAT! is used as a core text in training professionals in health coaching and patient counseling.  In this episode, Dr. Michelle Segar talks about the simple mindset shifts that help people achieve sustainable change. Learn more about Michelle here: https://michellesegar.com/about-michelle-segar/ Check out her book ‘The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise' here: https://amzn.to/3n1QYa9 IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL DISCOVER:   00:02:24 - the story of how Dr. Segar got into behavior change research 00:08:06 - why do some people in poor health many times avoid doing the work to get better  00:14:43 - how to flip the narrative from black and white thinking to sustainable change 00:26:34 - what the research shows on being mindful of your cravings 00:40:55 - how to overcome a common decision disruptor 00:48: 40 - the simple process of making the 'joy choice'    

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Context heavily influences our behavior (regular listeners of the show know our “context matters” mantra well!). Sometimes, because of what life throws at us, we have to re-evaluate our options. The best choice isn't always the perfect choice. For instance, in an ideal world, we might be planning a 5 mile run after work. But instead we need to collect our sick child from school early and have to settle for a 2 mile run on the treadmill in the basement, or some dancing in the kitchen while we unload the dishwasher. It's the perfect, imperfect choice, or what our guest, Michelle Segar calls The Joy Choice. Michelle Segar PhD is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior change that are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and gym membership retention. “My approach to creating sustainable change is fundamentally grounded in changing the people's mindsets.” ~ Michelle Segar PhD In this episode, we are lucky enough to talk to Michelle about her new book, “The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise”. We discuss why Michelle steers away from habits as a way of framing behavior change, the role of the executive function, and of course, how music influences her life.   Topics (3:20) Welcome and speed round questions. (7:31) Why we all need to find The Joy Choice. (14:26) Why do we beat ourselves up about missing exercise and diet goals? (17:35) How our identity can motivate our behavior change. (20:22) The shortcomings of the habit loop. (25:10) The role of the executive function in our decision making. (30:45) To what degree do mindsets, belief systems and branding play? (35:58) How the TRAP and POP models help us with selecting The Joy Choice. (43:36) How Michelle finds joy in music. (48:02) Grooving Session with Kurt and Tim on The Joy Choice.   © 2023 Behavioral Grooves   Links Michelle Segar: https://michellesegar.com/  Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelsegar/ Michelle on Twitter: @MichelleSegar   “The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise”: https://amzn.to/3GTve6m  It's Time to Unhabit and Think Critically About Whether Habit Formation Has Been Over Valued as a Behavior Change Strategy Within Health Promotion: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08901171221125326f  Episode 277, No Regrets? Really? Why Regrets Actually Bring Us Hope | Daniel H. Pink: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/why-regrets-bring-us-hope/   Episode 327, A Proven Way Expectations Can Unlock A More Positive Life | David Robson: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/why-regrets-bring-us-hope/  Episode 307, Groove Track | Mind Over Milkshakes: Why Expectations Matter A Lot: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/mind-over-milkshakes-groove-track/ Zingermans in Ann Arbor, MI: https://www.zingermansdeli.com/  Musical Links  Earth, wind and fire “September”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk   

When was the last time that you knew you had to do something but you really didn't want to do it?   Chances are that there's are several things in the day for each of us that we would rather not do. But there's a way to get you to actually want to do all of these things.   In The Joy Choice by Michelle Segar, she explains that it all boils down to knowing what the right why is.   By doing this, we can turn our chores into gifts.   For example, telling yourself that you HAVE to go to the gym versus living in the understanding that you GET to go to the gym should bring on an instant shift in energy.   Segar suggests that we make the connection between the decision to engage in a behavior and the way that we will feel now versus the way we might feel some day.   An example of this that is shared in the book is a set of participants who were surveyed at the gym and asked why they were working out.   Those that responded with answers along the lines of ‘because it makes me feel better each day when I exercise' had a much higher success rate for health and fitness versus those who answered with responses such as, ‘I want to lose 50 pounds.'   Tune in as Coach Ashlie Walton and Detective Walton break down ways to see through the big picture so that you can enjoy the colors as you create your very own masterpiece.     ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://bi3xbvVont.ly/   CLICK HERE for our best-selling products: https://amzn.to/3xaG3xw and https://rdbl.co/3DIQVUC   CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/38w2e7r   Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/   Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.    The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner's prior consent.   For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors:   EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com.   ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340   ASHLIE'S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement   ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission.

It's a new year, and we are all trying to form new habits and routines. However, we must remember to give ourselves grace and allow for flexibility because success arises within variations of our goals. Michelle Segar is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable, healthy behavior change. We discussed what it means to be an unhabitor, decision disruptions, and her thoughts on New Year's Resolutions. She is an advisor to leading global organizations and frequently interviewed in major media outlets like The New York Times, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal. Her latest book, "The Joy Choice" was named one of the Best Health Books by the Washington Post. It challenges the habit paradigm with startling evidence from emerging science and her decades of coaching individuals on creating sustainable behavior change.    Produced by Dear Media

1. How can having conscious awareness of our thoughts related to eating well and exercise enable us to make different choices? 2. What is a motivation bubble and how can it lead to lasting changes in behavior? 3. How the “POP” decision tool works and strategically guides attention from decision traps and leads to making the Joy Choice! “The Joy Choice is the perfect imperfect option that let's us do something instead of nothing and harmonizes exercise and eating within our full self. ” – Michelle Segar To learn more about this episode and Michelle Segar. click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the secret to putting together a perfectly imperfect formula to find success in our perfectly imperfect life? Award-winning researcher and health coach Michelle Segar sits down with Chase to talk about what it takes to achieve lasting changes in our health and fitness. She explains why it's so important to build a strong foundation of understanding around human behavior, and how these behaviors influence how we make decisions, big and small, in our day-to-day lives. Michelle discusses the role of goal-setting and motivation on our journey of growth, and how having a strong “why” drives us forward as we make our daily choices. She encourages us to always have self-compassion, and to see the path of lasting change as an opportunity to better not just ourselves, but those we care about as well! Michelle Segar is an award-winning, NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan with almost thirty years studying how to help people adopt self-care behaviors, like exercise and healthy eating, in ways that bring meaning and joy and can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world.   Follow Chase @chase_chewning   Key Highlights When is motivation the answer? Does it ever actually serve us or is it always going to be nothing more than a crutch? Getting clear on your “why” is, more often than not, the missing link between making lifestyle changes, and sustaining those changes Michelle explains why she prefers to use the term “daily choice making” instead of “behavior change” Not every big decision needs to be life-or-death. When we're on the verge of making choices related to our health and fitness, having compassion for ourselves is more motivational and effective than judging ourselves harshly. Michelle shares how we can create our own “self-care hierarchy” Episode resources: Save 15% on organic instant lattes and coffee with with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com  Save 15% on natural CBD products with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CuredNutrition.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube

This week I was privileged to welcome Michelle Segar to the show to discuss her new book The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. Michelle is a researcher at The University of Michigan who studies sustainable behavior change and the science of habits. In this conversation Michelle unpacks the science behind our choices and explains how thinking around behavior change has often made the mistake of an all or nothing approach to changing our habits and lifestyle. The Joy Choice offers a fresh, brain-based solution that turns the old behavior-change paradigm on its head. This groundbreaking book liberates you from the self-defeating obligations and rigid requirements of past diet and workout regimens and reveals what emerging research suggests really drives the consistent choices that power sustainable change. Michelle Segar, PhD is an award-winning lifestyle coach and sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior changes that are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and gym membership retention.   Website: https://michellesegar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, ETP Founder Paul Nobles and Dr. Susan Kleiner discuss the book The Joy Choice by Michelle Segar, PhD. Why are your goals so important to you? Why do we look to misery for comfort? These are just. couple of topics covered in this podcast. Paul and Susan discuss why weight gain can happen when using creatine and how consistency is a product of day-to-day mindfulness. This is a great podcast that really focuses on how we have the ability to choose joy over misery. Please check out our YouTube channel for clips from this and all of our other podcasts: www.youtube.com/c/eattoperformpodcasts

What is the key to lasting motivation? Motivation is a topic that comes up a lot in our community. You want to eat right, read more, exercise daily, and meditate regularly. But talking about making a change is often easier than achieving long-term follow-through. I'm excited to have Dr. Michelle Segar on our show today to talk more about this topic. She's an award-winning motivation scientist and researcher at the University of Michigan. She's the author of No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness and she's here to talk about her new book, Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. There's a difference between reaching a goal and sustaining that behavior over time, and many of the paradigms and beliefs you might hold around habits are likely outdated or oversimplified. Listen in, as Dr. Segar dispels the many myths around habits and talks about her model for creating lasting change and sustained motivation. *** Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Kwik Brain Accelerator Program? Go to www.KwikBrain.com/podcast to get instant access. *** Or text me 310-299-9362 to get your burning questions answered and an insider sneak peek of exciting updates. I do my best to answer as many as I can each day, so shoot me a message today.

Michelle Segar, Ph.D.: “How we feel while we exercise determines whether we keep doing it or not.”  Michelle, a behavioral sustainability scientist and lifestyle coach, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to make healthy eating changes that actually stick, plus: - What we're getting wrong with nutrition & fitness changes (~01:02) - Why you shouldn't put healthy behaviors on autopilot (~07:04) - 4 decision disruptors that can sabotage your well-being goals (~15:49) - How to handle unhealthy temptations in your environment (~21:39) - Why “perfect” diets ultimately fail (~25:20) - The key to losing weight & keeping it off (~34:59) - How to identify your “why” behind your nutrition goals (~45:59) - Why you should make space for challenges on your well-being journey (~49:39) Referenced in the episode: - Michelle's book, The Joy Choice. - Take Michelle's decision disruptor quiz. - A study on exercise motivations. - A study on diet flexibility and weight loss. - A study on enjoying exercise. - Learn more about Robert Cialdini, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #294 and #197, with Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #322, with Kristin Neff, Ph.D. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Why is it so hard to change your habits when it comes to diet and exercise? Why is it then so hard to stick with those changes? That's the focus of Michelle Segar, an NIH-funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan and a lifestyle coach. On this week's FOMO Sapiens, we'll unpack the process of forming new habits, talk about why changing diet and exercise are different than other habits, and then give you the tips to make long-term changes for your health and your well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-care is important, but it's easy to neglect it when life feels hectic. That's where Dr. Michelle Segar, an award-winning researcher at the University of Michigan and health coach with almost thirty years, comes into the picture. Michelle's talking to us about the four disruptors that can threaten your wellbeing, including temptation, rebellion, accommodation, and perfection. Plus: How to navigate these disruptors to better stick to a plan that works for you. SOCIAL @michellesegar @emilyabbate @hurdlepodcast MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Joy Choice OFFERS Goodr | Head to Goodr.com/Hurdle and use "HURDLE15" for 15% off JOIN: THE *Secret* FACEBOOK GROUP SIGN UP: Weekly Hurdle Newsletter ASK ME A QUESTION: Leave me a voice message, ask me a question, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

#1015: Habits and goals; what to do when our plans are disrupted. This wraps up my series on Michelle Segar and her book, The Joy Choice: How To Finally Achieve Lasting Changes In Eating And Exercise. Her focus is just that, the habits we intend to fulfill, and how we so often fail. We look at them as all or nothing and when life happens, we let them fall. And the key is being prepared for this, expecting it even, and having a plan. In this episode I bring Tom Ziglar on to discuss this, and how it also relates to our overall goals. Tom is CEO of Ziglar, son of Zig Ziglar, and of course my frequent co-host. He's grown up in a goals culture and knows well what derails us. We discuss strategies for making consistent deposits and how to pick up when we lose momentumSelf-Help(ful) is presented by Ziglar, the most trusted brand in personal and business development impacting over 250 million people worldwide. Visit Ziglar.com to see how they can inspire your true performance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#1014: I'm back with unhabitor and author of the Joy Choice, Michelle Segar, to walk through their personal values, motives, and habits in the key areas of life fulfillment so we can hear what has driven and does drive her to guide us in making habits actually sustain, especially regarding eating and exercise, and design a life that fulfills  her. Michelle is an award-winning, National Institute of Health funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan and a lifestyle coach. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior changes that are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and even gym membership retention. I'm pulling info from her new book, The Joy Choice: How To Finally Achieve Lasting Changes In Eating and Exercise. Self-Help(ful) is presented by Ziglar, the most trusted brand in personal and business development impacting over 250 million people worldwide. Visit Ziglar.com to see how they can inspire your true performance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#1012: How do you make effective, lasting change in your life, especially regarding eating and exercise. In all our areas of life where we seek to develop new habits and get new results, there is new information that the areas of diet and exercise don't work like the others and are the areas we most fail, because, life happens. This new information is brought to us by Dr Michelle Segar  who I have with me today. Michelle takes our cultural concept of habits to task. We're going to talk about her groundbreaking, decision-making framework—and the science behind it—to give hope to the millions of what she calls, and labels herself as, “unhabiters” who are frustrated with their failure to keep up all the good habits they intend to engage with, and discuss a behavior-change solution designed for them. We are enamored with creating habits in our lives that will give us the success we want, but what you're about to find out is the normal framework and perspective of habits we have doesn't work for…a lot of us. But there is a solution that will, and it's why I have Michelle on the show. Michelle is an award-winning, National Institute of Health funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan and a lifestyle coach. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior changes that are being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and even gym membership retention. I'm pulling info from her new book, The Joy Choice: How To Finally Achieve Lasting Changes In Eating and Exercise. Self-Help(ful) is presented by Ziglar, the most trusted brand in personal and business development impacting over 250 million people worldwide. Visit Ziglar.com to see how they can inspire your true performance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michelle Segar is the director of the University of Michigan's Sports, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center, adviser to the Department of Health and Human Services, and chair of the United States National Physical Activity Plan's Communication Committee, and author of the 2022 book The Joy Choice.  The NIH-funded researcher at the University of Michigan, has three decades of experience studying how people adopt healthy behaviors in ways that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world.  Michelle combines research with real-world health coaching to create sustainable healthy behavior change. She is also the author of NO SWEAT! - used to train professionals in health coaching and patient counseling.  Michelle holds a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a masters in Health Behavior/Health Education, a masters in Kinesiology, and fellowships in translational research and health care policy from the University of Michigan.  In this podcast, Sonya and Michelle talk about behavior change and dive into the topic of The Joy Choice, her new book that showcases the new science and method for breaking down all-or-nothing thinking and cultivating the in-the-moment decisions that support self-care, health, and well-being.  Key Takeaways   The problem with our system of behavior change Why complex habits don't fit in the cue behavior reward Curiosity is king and queen Value, positive emotion, and expanding our thinking How executive functioning plays a role in behavior change POP decision tool  Pick the joy choice. Typical things that get in the way of behavior change  

John R. Miles - Why Life Is About The Journey Not The Destination | Brought to you by BABBEL. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. If you discovered this episode of Passion Struck, you are likely on the path of self-discovery and seeking knowledge on how to do it. You are not alone. Often we focus so much on the desired end-state of our goals that we miss the essential part—our journey to achieving your aspirations. I will discuss the impediments along the way to achieving this journey and provide various ways you can stay on track to creating your best life. I do this by using the story of Cheryl Snead, an African American business leader, and philanthropist who understood why life is about the journey not the destination.  --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/life-is-about-the-journey-not-the-destination/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you, Babbel, for sponsoring the podcast: * This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Babbel which is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. CHARITY Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org What I discuss about why life is about the journey, not the destination: 0:00 Introduction and announcements 2:37 Why life is the journey, not the destination 5:15 How Cheryl Snead adapted and found joy along her journey 10:06 Why do we lose sight that life is a journey, not a destination? 12:35 What are the implications of focusing only on the end results and not the journey? 14:55 How do you focus on and enjoy the journey? 16:41 Why you cannot afford to postpone living the life you want to live 18:30 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Questions for you and your friends or family members to discuss this episode: Why do we focus on the destination and not the steps along the path? Do you take the time to celebrate the small victories along your journey? What is a recent example of one? What did you find most inspiring about the story of Cheryl Snead? What can you learn about the hindrances that get in our way? Are you experiencing any of them? How? What three things can you do to alter how you approach your journey? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to going after your most meaningful goals? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode   Check it out: https://johnrmiles.com/why-life-is-a-journey-not-a-destination/  My episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you: https://passionstruck.com/never-believe-a-prediction-that-doesnt-ignite-you/ My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ My interview with Admiral James Stavridis on To Risk it All: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  My interview with Kegan Gill on how to not just survive in life but thrive: https://passionstruck.com/kegan-gill-on-how-to-thrive-in-life/  My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/ My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/ My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself   John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. His full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.

John R. Miles - why by using the power of micro choices, you can change your life | Brought to you by Masterworks - Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start your journey. If you found this podcast episode, you are likely searching for how to make changes to how you are living your life. And, you may wonder if it is even possible to change. As I explain on the podcast, yes—creating positive change is always possible if you are intentional about it. I discuss why our daily micro choices are so important to achieving it and hindrances that can get in your way. I do this by using the story of Stephen Duneier an American investment manager and Guinness World Record holder. --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you, Masterworks for sponsoring the podcast: * This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. CHARITY Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org What I discuss about why you must feel to heal: 0:00 Introduction and announcements 3:17 Why habits are the sum total of our daily choices 5:11 The story of Stephen Duneier 13:11 The importance of micro choices 14:46 Hindrances to the effectiveness of micro choices and how to tackle them 19:24 Why do micro choices determine the course of our lives? 20:48 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode: Why today is a lot of emphases placed on big decisions but not the choices that determine our reality? Are you in the habit of having trouble pursuing your goals? Why? What did you find most inspiring about the story of Stephen Duneier? What can you learn about the power of micro choices? What is the most fascinating thing about them? What are hindrances that get in the way of your daily choices? What are three things you can do to alter your daily choices? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to going after your most significant goals? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out: https://johnrmiles.com/what-is-the-importance-of-our-daily-micro-choices/  My episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you: https://passionstruck.com/never-believe-a-prediction-that-doesnt-ignite-you/ My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ My interview with Admiral James Stavridis on To Risk it All: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  My interview with Kegan Gill on how to not just survive in life but thrive: https://passionstruck.com/kegan-gill-on-how-to-thrive-in-life/  My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/ My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/ My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.  

Sarah Fay discusses her new book Pathological and how, by researching her six misdiagnoses, she concluded that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is utterly inaccurate. | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://masterworks.io use code PASSION to start your journey). Sarah Fay (Ph.D., MFA) writes for many publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time, and The Paris Review. She's the recipient of the Hopwood Award for Literature and grants and fellowships from Yaddo, the Mellon Foundation, and the MacDowell Colony. She's on the faculty at Northwestern University and the founder of Pathological: The Movement. She is the author of the new book Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses: https://amzn.to/3McFd7o (Amazon link). -- ► Click here for the entire show notes: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio—blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. What I discuss with Sarah Fay: Almost one in five people (47.1 million) in the US have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. That number increased by about 1.5 million from last year. More may follow with a mounting sense of isolation in our fragmented country. But is a mental diagnosis the path to healing or a self-fulfilling prophecy? Sarah suffered from six mental illness diagnoses for almost thirty years, all labeled because of the DSM. She realized the DSM is seriously flawed, even useless, but it's all we have through that process. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro and announcements 2:41 Introducing Sarah Fay 5:07 Why Anorexia and Bipolar illness were defining moments 8:29 Why Pathological is eloquently written through the use of punctuation 11:47 How her mental illness diagnosis impacted Sarah 19:08 Why the DSM is seriously flawed, even useless 29:20 Why the DSM has no scientific validity 35:12 Why do we desperately want an answer and relief from our suffering 38:28 Why chronic loneliness is so rampant in the world today 43:53 Why suffering, grief, and loneliness are part of the human experience 46:00 Why the DSM can't define dysfunction 51:14 How her whole world disappeared because of her diagnoses 56:45 Overcoming withdrawal from psychological drugs 1:00:27 Why when she stopped considering herself sick she no longer was 1:05:27 The Cautionary Tale of the Dangers of Over-Identifying With a Mental Health Diagnosis 1:06:57 Show Wrap Up and Synthesis Where can you find Sarah Fay * Pathological: The Movement: https://www.pathological.us/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfayauthor/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-fay-460570188/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahfayauthor Links * My interview with Susan Cain on her new book "Bittersweet" * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why you must feel to emotionally heal *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/     -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/    

Tricia Manning - How to lead with heart and leave a legacy. | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://masterworks.io use code passion to start). Tricia Manning (@tricia_whitecapcoaching) is an author, certified coach, and former global business leader having reached the c-suite as only one of two female executives at the table. After facing an unexpected health crisis in 2016, Tricia made the difficult decision to end her 25-year corporate career but wasn't ready to stop helping others. With a passion for growing strong leaders and fighting for gender diversity in the boardroom, she began her own coaching practice and wrote the book, Lead with Heart and Leave a Legacy.  Click here for the full show notes: -- ► https://passionstruck.com/tricia-manning-on-how-to-lead-with-heart/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. What I discuss with Tricia Manning: In this episode, Tricia Manning joins us to share her wisdom on how to lead with heart and leave a legacy. We discuss how Tricia was able to draw on her experiences and lessons during her 25-year corporate career, as well as her more recent transition to starting my own business (sprinkled in, the irony of open-heart surgery too!).   She shares many things that can help you be intentional, lead with heart and leave a legacy in your leadership for all the right reasons. Her podcast will inspire your actions and mindset so you can genuinely and authentically live out your personal best leadership. 0:00 Intro and annoucements 3:00 Introducing Tricia Manning 4:46 The impact of Catalina Marketing 9:06 Working for a high growth startup 11:26 Engaging the hearts and minds of the people 16:17 How to get employees completely bought into strategic planning 24:00 How to move executive teams in the direction of cohesion 29:20 How a health crisis pushed her into executive coaching 34:28 How to realize when to leave your role at a company 36:00 Why more companies need a Chief Heart Officer 40:00 What if it was more important who we are than what we do?  43:20 Why Tricia was a master at compartmentalization 44:57 Heart leader assessment 48:16 Rapid round of questions 53:27 Show Wrap Up and Synthesis Where can you find Tricia Manning * Website: https://triciamanning.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_whitecapcoaching/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstavridis/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TriciaManningWhiteCapCoaching/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/triciamanning_ Links * My interview with Susan Cain on her new book "Bittersweet" * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why your brain dictates your reality and how to boost its performance *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/     -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/  

John R. Miles - why you must feel to heal and 6 ways you can do it. | Brought to you by Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck) for up to 60% off. If you found this podcast, you are likely searching for how to heal your emotional pain of some sort. You may wonder how it is even possible. As I explain in the episode, yes—emotional healing is always possible if we make the deliberate choice to tackle our pain. I discuss why we often try to numb the pain instead of confronting it, and I provide six ways to approach that healing. The reality is that following the emotional pain you are healing from, you are forever changed. I realize that can feel scary, but it can also be incredibly freeing as you experience post-traumatic growth. --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you, Babbel for sponsoring the podcast: * Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. CHARITY Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org What I discuss about why you must feel to heal: 0:00 Introduction and announcements 3:20 Why nobody's life is a bed of roses 6:00 The story of Robert Downey Jr. and how he numbed his emotional pain 10:48 What is the importance of painful experiences? 12:09 Why is it okay to feel sadness? 14:22 Why do people numb their pain? 15:29 Six ways to approach emotional healing 19:39 Why our pain is never wasted 20:48 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode: Why is nobody's life like a bed of roses? Are you numbing your painful emotions or addressing them?  What did you find most inspiring about the story of Robert Downey Jr? What can you learn about the issues with unhealthy behavior and their ramifications? What is the most fascinating thing about the importance of painful experiences? Why is it okay to cry? What are six things you can do to form emotional healing? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to painful emotions? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out: https://johnrmiles.com/6-proven-ways-to-approach-emotional-healing/  My episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you: https://passionstruck.com/never-believe-a-prediction-that-doesnt-ignite-you/ My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ My interview with Admiral James Stavridis on To Risk it All: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  My interview with Kegan Gill on how to not just survive in life but thrive: https://passionstruck.com/kegan-gill-on-how-to-thrive-in-life/  My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/ My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/ My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.  

Kegan Gill on not just surviving but thriving again in life | Brought to you by Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck) for up to 60% off. This is one of the most mind-altering, jaw-dropping, and inspiring episodes I've ever released, and I really appreciate Kegan for being so vulnerable. Kegan “SMurF” Gill is a former US Navy F/A-18E strike fighter pilot. He endured the fastest survived ejection in the history of naval aviation. Despite devastating injuries, he returned to flying Super Hornets until the effects of his traumatic brain injury and a diagnosis of delayed-onset PTSD ended his military career. He is now on a journey to heal his mind, body, and soul. Featured Veteran Nonprofit Resources If you are dealing with issues related to traumatic brain injury, PTSD, brain health, or anything of the like, contact www.warriorangelsfoundation.org or https://vetsolutions.org/  to learn more. You can also donate to the cause of helping veterans get their lives back. Thank you, Babbel for sponsoring the podcast: * Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. Click here for the full show notes: -- ► https://passionstruck.com/kegan-gill-on-how-to-thrive-in-life/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. What I Discuss With Kegan Gill 0:00 Teaser and announcements 2:55 Introducing Kegan Gill 4:33 Warrior Angels Foundation 4x4x48 experience 8:02 The events leading up to Kegan's F-18 ejection 14:11 The impact of ejecting from an F-18E Super Hornet at Mach 1 16:53 Being drowned alive in ice-cold shark-infested waters 21:59 How Kegan was pulled out of the water by rescue divers 24:01 Entering the Level 1 Trauma center in Norfolk, VA 27:12 Kegan is told he will never walk again and his flying career was over 31:18 Miracurously returning to flying status and rejoining a squadron 32:34 Losing his memory and experiencing vertigo 35:54 Diagnosis of delayed-onset PTSD and going into psychosis 41:48 Discovering alternative functional health alternatives 43:47 Did he lose any height following the ejection? 44:53 Why the ejection was worse than he could ever imagine 46:53 Evading shark-infested water during his recovery 48:34 What would Kegan change about the day of the incident 49:49 How the lessons from the incident change his return to flight 51:06 The importance of simulator training for the G limiter 55:06 Traumatic Brain Injury mistreatment and what he learned 1:00:08 Discovering the Warrior Angels Foundation 1:07:43 Importance of understanding neuro-inflammation 1:09:30 The best outcomes from this chapter of his life 1:12:00 How does he recognize the anniversary 1:14:39 Show wrap-up Thanks, Kegan Gill! If you enjoyed this interview with Kegan Gill, let him know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout on Instagram: Click here to thank Kegan Gill on Instagram! Links * Watch my interview with Warrior Angels Founder Andrew Marr: https://youtu.be/XTg7Sg6Tgto * Watch my interview with Dr. Michael Lewis: https://youtu.be/shT8YKf1GJ4  * My interview with Admiral James Stavridis * My interview with Vice Admiral Ted Carter * My interview with Navy Seal and Astronaut Chris Cassidy * My interview with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet * My interview with astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence * My interview with Navy Seal Mark Divine * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why your brain dictates your reality and how to boost its performance *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/    

Admiral James Stavridis - The Bold Decision To Risk It All. | Brought to you by Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck    Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) spent more than thirty years in the U. S. Navy, rising to the rank of four-star admiral. He was Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and previously commanded U. S. Southern Command, overseeing military operations through Latin America. He holds a Ph. D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served five years as dean. He received fifty medals in the course of his military career. He has published ten books, including To Risk it All, Sailing Tru North, and 2034: A Novel of the Next World War, with Elliott Ackerman, and is the chief international analyst for NBC News. --► Buy Admiral Stavridis' New Book To Risk it All: https://amzn.to/3lwfAU6  (Amazon link) --► Citadel Commencement Speech: https://youtu.be/uO8CH8Hjrgg  Thank you, Babbel for sponsoring the podcast: * Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60 % off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. Click here for the full show notes: -- ► https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. What I discuss with Admiral James Stavridis 0:00 Teaser and announcements 3:00 Introducing Admiral James Staridis In this episode 5:23 The power of decision making 7:44 The Amazing Story of Petty Officer Dorie Miller 13:22 Admiral Michelle Howard's moment of truth 18:39 The concept of how time slows down 27:27 Why Ernest Edwin Evans received the Medal of Honor  32:18 Why Admiral Zheng He is a revered figure in China 37:09 The vital importance of India in the global balance of power 42:46 Why creativity is at the heart of our character 44:51 Admiral Stavridis discusses his Citadel Commencement Speech 48:47 The character traits ADM Stavridis learned from his father 52:26 The opportunity for mentorship and leadership 56:20 Show wrap-up and analysis To Risk It All Admiral Stavridis joins us to discuss his new book To Risk It All where he delivers a master class in decision-making under pressure seen through the prism of some of the most heroic acts in the 250-year history of the United States Navy. The decision-makers Stavridis profiles range from the American Revolutionary War to the present day, for example: Doris “Dorie” Miller, was the first Black American awarded the Navy Cross after he bravely remained on a sinking ship at Pearl Harbor to help his crewmates. Rear Admiral Michelle Howard, whose ability to simultaneously delegate authority yet bear full responsibility was instrumental in the 2009 rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates. Civil War Navy admiral David Farragut, whose adaptability to new technologies and decisive actions based on calculated odds defined his success. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on my channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). -- Where you can find Admiral James Stavridis: * Website: https://admiralstav.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stavridisjam/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstavridis/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.stavridis * Twitter: https://twitter.com/stavridisj   Links * My interview with Vice Admiral Ted Carter * My interview with Navy Seal and Astronaut Chris Cassidy * My interview with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet * My interview with astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence * My interview with Navy Seal Mark Divine * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why your brain dictates your reality and how to boost its performance *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/      

John R. Miles - Why we become what we think about and seven ways you can build positive beliefs | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://www.masterworks.io/ code passion) Notable American radio speaker and author Earl Nightingale once said, “We become what we think about.” This truthful statement embodies and emphasizes just how vital our mindsets and beliefs are to creating the lives we live. -- ► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/you-become-what-you-believe/  -- ► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Why do we become our beliefs? A belief is any cognitive notion that is held as accurate. It is the acceptance that something exists, even though its existence cannot be proved. This means that the potency of a belief is entirely dependent on a person's choice to accept or reject it. Take, for example, two people with similar qualifications who are given $1000 to use for starting a new business. One of them believes they can start a business, profit, and earn thousands of dollars — a beneficial belief. In contrast, the other person believes $1,000 is too little to start anything of meaning and fails to start anything — a restricting belief. Show Links Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode: What are beliefs and how are they formed?. What did you find most inspiring about the story of Sean Stephenson? What can you learn about the self-limiting beliefs from Stephenson's story? What is the most fascinating thing about our belief system? What are the differences between beneficial and restricting beliefs? What are seven things you can do to form more beneficial beliefs? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your beliefs? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out here. My episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you: https://passionstruck.com/never-believe-a-prediction-that-doesnt-ignite-you/ My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ My interview with Chrystal Rose on Why a Life Without Passion is Like a Life Without Air: https://passionstruck.com/chrystal-rose-on-a-life-without-passion/ My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/ My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/ My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Time Stamps 0:00 Announcements 3:04 Why do we become our beliefs? 6:00 The story of how Sean Stephenson overcame limiting beliefs 10:10 How do beliefs work? 12:06 How the Placebo Effect influences what we believe 13:08 Seven things you can do to create beneficial beliefs 20:07 Why the real prisons exist in our minds 21:46 Analysis and wrap-up Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.

Chrystal Rose on why a life without passion is like a life without air | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://www.masterworks.io/ code passion) Chrystal Rose is a serial entrepreneur, transformative coach for high achievers, and the host of two podcasts, Self Love for Breakfast and Breathwork Bestie. She is dedicated to helping business owners, coaches and corporate rockstars shift from a place of hustle to living their dream life.  -- ► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/chrystal-rose-on-a-life-without-passion/  -- ► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. What I discuss with Chrystal Rose: 0:00 Teaser and Announcements 2:57 Introducing Chrystal Rose 6:07 Why she finds herself very multi-passionate 9:19 Why compassion and love are her superpowers 14:40 How there is a hyper-focus on the external world 18:18 Striking a balance between self-love and unhealthy self-love 27:42 Why she loves working with women business owners 30:07 The social conditioning we face in the workforce 33:26 Shifting the mental paradigm 36:52 Why we don't live in our present moment 39:43 We discuss her two podcasts Self-Love for Breakfast and Breathwork Bestie 43:29 Breathwork advice 47:30 Rapid round of questions 50:46 Show Wrap Up and Synthesis In this episode, Chrystal Rose joins us to share her wisdom on why she has decided to close her Women's Boutique to focus more on her passion for coaching businesswomen, and how she overcame childhood trauma. We discuss the importance of self-love and the best place to start practicing it. Why people feel like they have to work so hard and push themselves to burnout in order to be successful. How we can actually make more by doing less. How perfectionism, being a control freak and people-pleasing aren't actually personality traits. Where can you find Chrystal Rose * Website: http://chrystalrose.com/  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystalrose/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalrose/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/xtal_rose  Links * My interview with Susan Cain on her new book "Bittersweet" * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why your brain dictates your reality and how to boost its performance *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/     -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/  

Jordan Harbinger on Why Building Your Legacy Is Greater Than Currency | Brought to you by Masterworks (https://www.masterworks.io/ code passion) Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, was selected as part of Apple's “Best of 2018.” -- ► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/  -- ► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks: * Masterworks - 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. What I discuss with Jordan Harbinger: In this episode, Jordan Harbinger joins us to share his wisdom on building a top-ranked podcast with 11 million monthly views and discusses why he runs it as a lifestyle business. He goes into the legacy he wants to leave through the podcast and why he doesn't value materialism. Hailing from Michigan, Jordan was an inquisitive kid who was fascinated by the internet at an early age. He went to law school at the University of Michigan and landed a job on Wall Street as a corporate lawyer before becoming one of the first podcasters in 2006. 0:00 Intro and annoucements 3:08 Introducing Jordan Harbinger 5:08 The core values he developed growing up in Michigan 8:43 The transition from attorney to podcast host 12:43 Why he doesn't trade his time for more money 16:11 The importance of balance and shared experiences 19:21 Jordan's focus on lifelong learning and impact 23:00 Why creating a legacy is greater than currency 26:00 FOMO and interviewing high achievers 29:40 Why he is called the 'Larry King' of Podcasting 31:00 The significance of his interview with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 36:20 Feedback Friday 37:35 Show Wrap Up and Synthesis Where can you find Jordan Harbinger * Website: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLcx_fFZ3GlLXO5anHSm9w * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanharbingershow  Links * My interview with Susan Cain on her new book "Bittersweet" * My interview with Gretchen Rubin about knowing yourself * My interview with Dr. Michelle Segar on her new book "The Joy Choice" * My most recent solo episode on why your brain dictates your reality and how to boost its performance *My Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/     -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. * Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. *Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in the summer 2022. FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/  

John R. Miles - How to build the brain you cherish. | Brought to you by Trade Coffee (https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck) and Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck). In today's episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, I will be providing you with in-depth information on the fascinating organ we call the brain through the amazing story of Phineas Gage. I will educate you on how vital your brain health is to your reality and experience of life. Lastly, I will show you 5 key ways through which it can be kept healthy and improved for optimum functionality. Sponsors: * Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. * Enjoy great coffee with Trade Coffee. Get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping when you go to https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck. * Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck Thank you for listening to the podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). -- ► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Show Links Questions that you and your friends or family members can discuss about this episode: Discuss with your friends and families the complexity of the brain. What did you find most inspiring about the story of Phineas Gage? What can you learn about the brain from Gage's story? What is the most fascinating thing about the brain? What steps will you stake after hearing today's episode to change your behavior and choices? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out here. My interview with Gretchen Rubin: https://passionstruck.com/gretchen-rubin-the-key-to-happiness/ My interview with former Dr. Michelle Segar: https://passionstruck.com/dr-michelle-segar-the-joy-choice/ My interview with David Vago on Meditation:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Time Stamps 0:00 Announcements 3:00 Why your brain determines your reality 5:11 Story of Phineas Gage and its impact on brain research 9:40 How do you re-wire the brain for peak performance? 10:02 The impact of diet on a healthy brain 11:38 The impact of exercise on brain performance 14:17 The impact of music on brain performance 15:40 The impact of sleep on brain performance 17:21 The impact of meditation on brain performance 19:00 Synthesis and wrap up Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.

Dr. Michelle Segar - Why we need to shift to the JOY CHOICE. | Brought to you by Trade Coffee (https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck) and Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck).  Dr. Michelle Segar is an award-winning, NIH-funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan and a lifestyle coach. She is the author of the best-selling book No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness. For nearly three decades, she has pioneered methods to create sustainable healthy behavior change that is being used to boost patient health, employee well-being, and gym membership retention. On April 26th, she released her latest book the Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise, which the Big Idea Club selected as one of their 22 books they cannot wait to read in 2022. She also wrote the bestselling book No Sweat. She is a sought-after expert and is frequently featured in major media like the New York Times, NPR, Forbes, and Prevention. The Secret to Sustainable Behavior Change On the Passion Struck Podcast, Michelle and I discuss how optimal living 101 and how the secret sauce to sustainable behavior change is the consistent choices that we make throughout our day. If we want to achieve sustainable change, lasting change, where we need to put our attention is on these micro choices. The Joy Choice: https://amzn.to/3MTAVTc  No Sweat: https://amzn.to/39MFIHZ Thank you for listening to this interview. I hope you also keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). -- ► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles  Sponsors: * Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. Save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. * Enjoy great coffee with Trade. Get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping when you go to https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck. * Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck  Time Stamps 0:00 Announcements and introducing Dr. Michelle Segar 4:41 Michelle's passion for the creating healthy behavior change 8:32 Why the Joy Choice is about the power of micro choices 12:13 Defuncting the myths about habit change 17:10 Why our life is like forever blowing bubbles 21:37 How to learn to accept that being perfectly imperfect is fine 27:00 Overcoming the perfection rabbit hole 31:50 Behavior change is not starting and stopping. It is sustaining. 36:32 Overcoming the Tornado of TODOs 41:00 The POP tool for enabling adult play 47:42 The four core decision disruptors - Temptation, Rebellion, Accommodation, Perfection 56:00 The Wonder Women Effect 59:20 Why we need to be giving grace 1:01:30 Show wrap-up and synthesis Stay Connected with Dr. Michelle Segar * Website: https://michellesegar.com/  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelleSegar  * LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelsegar/  * University of Michigan: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/michelle-segar/  Show Links * Interview with Susan Cain * Interview with Astronaut Nicole Stott * Solo Episode on the Power of Choice: https://passionstruck.com/the-power-of-choice-why-our-choices-are-powerful/  * Solo Episode on Why Accepting Yourself is the key to your life: https://passionstruck.com/why-accepting-yourself-is-the-key/  *Solo episode on work-life balance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AZksXySbYVoMPMuma5DpB?si=_VPv5sn3QBCq2pYVh-LXkg *Solo episode on overcoming burnout: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5keAXxjRs3Q8NKZYWBlPXS?si=N-nf0iQjThSzgsCAutPVPA  *Solo episode on how you stop living in fear: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-stop-living-in-fear/  Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/   -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.  

New habit formation is so challenging. Not only do most of us struggle to establish new routines, we often rebel against our own best interest and go in the other direction. When we fall off a new diet regime, we then feast on junk food. When we slip up and have a drink during ‘dry January,' we then proceed to have five more. This rebellious self-sabotaging behavior isn't unique and psychologists have studied it extensively.  On this week's podcast, we meet psychologist, Michelle Segar, who suggests that the solution to making healthy lifestyle changes a long-lasting habit is to focus on making smaller strides toward your goal. It's a refreshing approach to all or nothing thinking that dooms most of us to failure.  Learn Why reactance behavior often drives us to rebel against rules and restrictions How CHAOS (Confusion, Hubbub and Order) can make sticking to new health habits more difficult Why it's important to change your internal dialogue  Links Michelle's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Michelle is a researcher at the University of Michigan who's spent nearly thirty years studying how to help people adopt healthy behaviors. She has a doctorate in Psychology (PhD), a master's in Health Behavior/Health Education (MPH), and a master's degree in Kinesiology (MS). Her first book is called No Sweat, and her new book is called The Joy Choice. Nutritional Tip of the Week Green Tea for Weight Loss Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

When it comes to making behavior change around diet and exercise, it's no secret that many people fail in their efforts. My guest would say that's because too often we only concentrate on the things that drive us towards that change — whether willpower, or motivation, or the rewards that turn behaviors into habits — and that we need to think more about the obstacles keeping us from making the decisions we desire.Her name is Michelle Segar and she's a behavioral science researcher and health coach, as well as the author of The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise. Today on the show, Michelle explains why exercise and eating aren't conducive to becoming habits — at least of the automatic variety — and why it's more helpful to think of these behaviors in terms of "life space" and "choice points." She makes the case for why we shouldn't just focus on what drives behaviors, but also understand what disrupts them, and unpacks four of these disruptors: temptation, rebellion, accommodation, and perfection. Michelle then offers a three-step decision tool for dealing with these disruptors, and explains how to develop the flexibility to choose the perfect imperfect option that keeps you consistent and even celebrate and enjoy the decision to do something instead of nothing.Resources Related to the PodcastMichelle's previous appearance on the show — Podcast #575: Counterintuitive Advice on Making Exercise a Sustainable HabitAoM Article: How I Finally Made Flossing a HabitAoM Podcast #782: Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It (With Judson Brewer)Kurt LewinFreakonomics episode that includes Daniel Kahneman referencing LewinGrounded cognitionAffective–Reflective Theory of physical inactivity and exerciseConnect With Michelle SegarMichelle's Website