Podcasts about Willpower

Bryan Casella rebuilt his life with discipline, intention, and relentless effort while proving that vision, skill, and daily habits can transform setbacks into fuel for growth and long-term success.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/awakening-beyond-the-grind-to-build-your-envisioned-dreams-with-bryan-casella/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent(00:04) - Bryan Casella Joins the Show(00:13) - Mattias Notes Bryan's Authentic Spanish Pronunciation(00:31) - Bryan Reveals His Argentinian Family Background(01:08) - Discussing Latin American Influence in LA and Miami(01:22) - Bryan Shares His 13 Years in Real Estate(01:31) - Early Growth Mixing Traditional Real Estate with Social Media(02:00) - Becoming a New Agent Breakout in Los Angeles(02:14) - Building a Massive YouTube Audience(02:31) - Coaching, Speaking, and Nationwide Expansion(02:32) - Entering the LA Market as a New Agent(02:53) - Advice for Agents Entering Competitive Markets(03:05) - Bryan's Extreme Hustle and 50 Conversations a Day(04:57) - Overcoming Lack of Network, Experience, and Resources(05:33) - Mattias on the Grind Phase of Business(06:27) - How Small Town Agents Are Crushing It Too(07:06) - Transitioning From Professional Sports(07:11) - Bryan's Basketball Background and NCAA Career(07:48) - The Second Major Injury That Ended His Career(08:06) - The Intense Childhood Grind Toward Basketball(08:50) - Developing the Competitive Work Ethic(08:59) - Competing to Win in Every Arena(09:54) - Channeling Competitive Drive Into Real Estate(10:46) - Mattias Reflects on Discipline Without Sports or Military(11:38) - The Competitive Mindset in Everyday Life(11:56) - Realizing Basketball Was Over(12:57) - The Mental Toll of Losing the Basketball Dream(13:45) - Returning to the United States to Face a New Life(14:20) - Refusing Workplace Negativity and Choosing Entrepreneurship(15:10) - The Enterprise Job Interview That Changed Everything(15:50) - Returning to His Childhood Coach for Real Estate Guidance(16:50) - Signing Up for Real Estate School and Shadowing Agents(17:24) - Getting the First Listing Within Weeks(17:40) - Why Getting Licensed Does Not Teach Real Estate(17:50) - Turning Trauma Into Drive(19:03) - Learning From Failure and Avoiding Victimhood(19:55) - Work Ethic Rooted in Childhood Passion(20:34) - Keeping Promises to Yourself(22:35) - Obsession, Mastery, and Being Misunderstood(23:13) - Developing Tenacity and Willpower(26:53) - Transforming Through Rejection and Skill Building(27:20) - Relearning Imagination and Vision(28:40) - Vision, Journaling, and Future Focus(29:29) - Envisioning Success Through Daily Habits(30:21) - Symbolism, Visual Cues, and Environmental Programming(31:49) - Living Intentionally Versus Reactively(33:00) - Real Personal Development Is Difficult but Worth It(34:16) - Why Bryan Chose to Build a Team(36:01) - Expanding Nationwide Through Cloud Brokerage(36:38) - Splitting Time Between Team Leadership and Speaking(37:39) - Bryan's Golden Nugget: Back to the Basics(38:58) - Bryan's Book Recommendation: Pitch Anything(39:51) - Where to Find Bryan Online(40:26) - Closing Thanks From Mattias and Bryan(40:36) - Show Outro From Erica(40:38) - Subscribe Reminder(40:42) - Visit REIAgent.com for More(40:45) - Keep Building the Life You Want(40:47) - Final DisclaimerContact Bryan Casellahttps://www.bryancasella.com/https://www.facebook.com/bryan.casellahttps://www.instagram.com/bryan.casella/https://youtube.com/⁨@BryanCasella305⁩ If Bryan's journey taught anything today, it is that discipline and vision can rebuild a life stronger than before. Keep pushing your limits, stay intentional, and visit https://reiagent.com

When sexuality and religion overlap, it is easy to get stuck looking for the “right” answer from your church or leaders. If you have ever found yourself searching for approval about masturbation, sexual decisions in your relationship, or whether quitting porn fits your faith tradition, this episode will help you understand why that search feels so confusing. The real question is not what your church says. It is whether you feel aligned with God and with yourself. In this episode, I talk about developing your own spiritual authority instead of relying on external voices that often contradict each other. You will hear what it looks like to move away from black and white thinking and into principle-based living, where you get clear on the sexual values you want to live by and make decisions from integrity rather than fear. This shift opens space for nuance, compassion, and choices that truly support your wellbeing. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/learning-trust-own-spiritual-authority Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

What if the best shape of your life has little to do with the willpower problem?  And more with a system design problem.  We break down a practical, science-backed framework that turns cravings from a daily fight into a reliable signal you can trust, that works FOR your health and fitness, not against it.  Drawing on my 10+ years of weight loss and health, coaching and evidence-based nutrition, plus a guided AI co-host experiment, we map out 6 simple, actionable pillars that align biology, behavior, and environment so the right choices feel easy.   We close with a challenge: pick one pillar this week and create a small win that cascades across the rest.  Subscribe, share with a friend who's tired of white-knuckling cravings, and tell us which pillar you're choosing so we can celebrate your momentum and keep your accountable!

Pastor Andy preaches on willpower vs God's will. Full Sermon:  Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tz9zelSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3L68G2TYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracelutheranchurch-richmo830Give to Grace Online: gracelutheran1.org/giveGive us a five-star review on Google: https://shorturl.at/JdBL5Pastor Andy's sermons are available each week on a podcast! You can download and listen to them on either Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

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If you feel frustrated, disappointed, or stuck right now, you're not broken – you're human. The real question isn't “What's wrong with me?” It's “What needs to change, and how do I actually change it?” In this solo episode, Alan unpacks a simple but powerful idea: only the hungry change. You can't force your kids to change, your team to change, or your friends to change. You can barely force yourself to change. But when hunger meets a clear process, transformation becomes possible. Alan walks through a practical framework he calls the Wheel of Transformation – moving from new awareness, to new actions, to new rhythms. He shares personal stories about getting called out on weak hamstrings, losing steam on his goals, and how small, consistent steps have led to real change over time. If you've ever felt like you've tried to fix the same thing a hundred times and you're still stuck, this episode will give you language, hope, and a concrete path forward. In this episode, you'll learn: Why frustration and disappointment are usually gaps in expectation, not signs that you're failing What it means that “only the hungry change” – and how to honestly assess your own hunger How new awareness (internal or external feedback) is the first step toward real change Why information alone is not enough – and what has to come after clarity How to move from awareness to new actions through courage and small next right steps Why the real transformation happens when new actions become new rhythms Where most leaders stumble: trying to change without community, accountability, or a clear process How coaching, tools, and simple calendars can help you build consistency instead of chasing quick fixes Key ideas and phrases “Only the hungry change. Hunger is the currency of change.” “Information isn't bad. It's just not enough.” “New awareness → new actions → new rhythms.” “Great leaders aren't the ones who take one big step; they're the ones who keep taking their next right step.” Resources and next steps Wheel of Transformation Tool Want a simple visual tool to help you walk through this process? Request the Wheel of Transformation and we'll send it to you. → Visit h2leadership.com and use the contact form to ask for the Wheel of Transformation tool. Breakthrough Coaching Session If you feel stuck in one area of life or leadership and need clarity on your next right step, you can request a free 30-minute breakthrough coaching session with our team. → Learn more and reach out at www.h2leadership.com.

It is a staggering statistic that an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America struggle with binge and emotional eating. For those caught in this exhausting cycle—marked by shame, frustration, and the feeling of being completely out of control—the common response is often another diet, followed by self-blame for lacking willpower. However, according to emotional eating and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk, focusing on willpower is exactly the wrong approach. Individuals are attempting to fix a deep, multi-layered issue with a surface-level solution. The true healing, she explains, requires digging deeper to uncover the root causes. The Real Root Causes Amber Romaniuk, drawing on her own challenging journey of gaining and losing over a thousand pounds, identifies two critical areas often overlooked: deep-seated emotional roots and the powerful influence of hormones. For many, the pattern of using food as a coping mechanism begins very early, often stemming from personal trauma or a pervasive feeling of not being safe or heard. Amber shares her own "origin story" of being bullied and called "fat and ugly" on the bus when she was five years old. This type of wounding, combined with growing up in a home with unprocessed grief and stress, can place the body into chronic survival mode, where food becomes a source of comfort. She explains, "I was in survival mode from a very young age." The Industry Trap This personal vulnerability is then exploited by a culture that profits from insecurity. Amber notes the irony that the diet, weight loss, food, and Hollywood media industries are the ones that created the problem by conditioning women and men to feel insecure and believe they must be "as skinny as possible." These same industries then sell the "solution"—diets, restriction, and over-exercise. This creates a trap: either complete loss of control with food or trying to grip control through restriction. The restriction inevitably leads to a binge, reinforcing the false belief that the individual is the failure, not the system. Amber is clear that this struggle has nothing to do with willpower; these are the "lies that were sold by the industry." How Hormones Fuel the Binge If cravings feel like a separate, uncontrollable force, it is often because they are deeply physiological, not just psychological. Our hormones and neurotransmitters play a massive role in driving emotional eating behaviors. Amber discovered this firsthand when her own extreme dieting and over-exercising pushed her into being "post-menopausal at 24." Understanding how internal chemistry becomes a primary trigger is crucial for healing.   Stress and Chemical Depletion A common trigger is stress, which leads to high cortisol levels. When a person is caught in a cycle of restriction and self-loathing, the body is in a constant state of stress, which skyrockets cortisol. High cortisol doesn't just increase stress; it increases ghrelin, a hormone that makes you more hungry and causes you to feel less full more easily, often leading to a sensation described as having a "hollow leg." Furthermore, especially for women, low progesterone significantly impacts neurotransmitter levels, including lower dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and oxytocin. This leads to poor sleep and heightened sugar cravings. When this occurs, the body is not simply "craving" sugar; it is "screaming for dopamine and serotonin," and sugar is the quickest way to get that hit. The person is "depleted in dopamine and serotonin," which fuels the addiction. The Path to Root Cause Healing Understanding these deep roots is the first step toward freedom. This knowledge shifts the conversation from self-blame ("What's wrong with me?") to validation ("What's happening to me?"). The path to healing focuses on "root cause healing," which involves processing stored trauma, healing the wounded inner child, and rebalancing the hormones that push the body into panic mode. This validation—realizing that physiological and emotional pieces are fueling the problem—is very liberating, providing more answers and information for true recovery. Know that you are not alone and you are not broken. In this podcast, you'll discover: Emotional eating affects an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America. The root causes of emotional eating are deep-seated emotional issues and powerful hormonal influences. Early childhood trauma, such as bullying, can place the body into survival mode where food provides comfort. Diet and media industries profit by conditioning insecurity and selling restrictive solutions that fuel the binge/restriction cycle. High cortisol levels caused by stress increase ghrelin, the hormone that causes persistent hunger and a feeling of being less full. Healing begins with validating the problem by shifting from self-blame to understanding the physiological and emotional triggers.   EPISODE RESOURCES: Website Emotional Eating Quiz Schedule a Complimentary Body Freedom Session Podcast Amber Approved podcast Instagram   

If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you're not imagining it. Reactivity takes over fast, especially in stressed or neurodiverse families. In this episode, we'll explain why it happens, how to spot each SODA pattern, and what to do in the moment to create safety and calm. Tune in to learn one shift that can lower stress for everyone in your home.What to expect in this episode:Why reactivity comes from the body, not willpower, and how that changes your approachHow the SODA framework explains shutdowns, defensiveness, explosions, and avoidance The “wrong equals bad” belief that drives shame and emotional overwhelm in kidsWhy emotional safety matters more than logic when helping kids learn and regulateHow co-regulation can interrupt spirals and bring everyone back to calmRelated Links: EP187: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting https://impactparents.com/emotionally-intelligent-parenting EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim https://impactparents.com/reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim EP207: Rebuilding Trust with Teens: Cleaning the Slate Conversations https://impactparents.com/rebuilding-trust-with-teens-cleaning-the-slate-conversations Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgiftRead the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/emotional-reactivity-in-kids-safety-matters-more-than-willpowerConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com

Moc. Loose. Collectors. Forever.It's Thanksgiving week, Black Friday chaos is incoming, and your boys Tom & Mike are back with a HUGE episode loaded with figure news, Ringside Fest reactions, LJNs, AEW drama, unboxings, and more. If you collect wrestling figures, this episode hits you right in the plastic heart. Ringside Fest 25We Survived …

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Bill McKenna from Allentown, PA. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 14:5-6 Then Samson went down with his father and mother to Timnah, and they came to the vineyards of Timnah. And behold, a young lion came toward him roaring. Then the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him, and although he had nothing in his hand, he tore the lion in pieces as one tears a young goat. But he did not tell his father or his mother what he had done. — Judges 14:5-6 Picture the scene: Samson's on his way to Timnah, strolling through a vineyard, when suddenly a lion leaps out with a roar. A man barehanded against a lion? Not a fair fight. But here's the game-changer: "The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon him." Samson's strength wasn't in his biceps. It wasn't in his willpower. It was the Spirit of God filling him, empowering him to do what no man could do alone. Here's what you need to know today: you are weaker than you think, but God's Spirit is stronger than you imagine. We face lions of our own—temptation, fear, depression, conflict at work, struggles in marriage. And most of us try to muscle through with grit, discipline, or positivity. But raw willpower always runs out. God never meant for you to fight alone. What made Samson different wasn't his muscles—it was God's might. And that same Spirit now lives in every believer. It lives in you. You might feel weak. But weakness is the very place where God shows his might. Trust his power not your willpower. ASK THIS: Where are you trying to face life's lions in your own strength? When was the last time you leaned on God's Spirit instead of willpower? What might change if you truly believed the Spirit lives in you? How do you need to invite the Spirit into your battles today? DO THIS: Identify one "lion" you're facing this week. Stop and pray specifically: "Holy Spirit, fill me for this battle." Read 2 Corinthians 12:9 and commit it to memory. Each morning this week, start your day by declaring, "I fight with the Spirit, not my strength." PRAY THIS: Holy Spirit, I admit I'm weak on my own. Fill me with Your power today. Help me face the lions in my life with the strength that only comes from You. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Same Power."

What if your inability to change isn't a failure of willpower, but your heart's way of protecting you from something you're not ready to face? Ali Shapiro, creator of Truce with Food, shares how her journey from overworking addiction to radical life redesign began with a simple question: "Why does this make sense?" In this raw conversation, Ali reveals how addressing her relationship with food became the gateway to confronting deeper questions about worth, identity, and what success actually means—and why healing often requires becoming a beginner all over again. From her journey through cancer, infertility, and postpartum menopause to finally redefining wealth as "freedom over my time," Ali demonstrates how the courage to slow down and listen to your body's wisdom can unlock transformations you never imagined possible. Essential listening for anyone measuring busyness instead of impact, struggling to make changes they know they need, or ready to understand why their body might be wiser than their ambition. Links + Resources Full show notes Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

Do you get stuck in the cycle of negative “what-ifs” that hold you back from taking action? Many of us play the “what if” game, imagining worst-case scenarios that paralyze us from moving forward. Whether it's fear of failure, shame, or anxiety, these negative thoughts can keep us from trying new things, especially when it comes to challenging old habits like pornography use. In this episode, Coach Kat Jenkins shares a powerful coaching experience about how shifting from “below ground zero” thinking, where we spiral into fear and self-doubt, to “above ground zero” thinking, where we focus on positive possibilities, can break the cycle of inaction and create real change. She explains how giving “equal airtime” to empowering “what-ifs” opens up a new world of possibilities and helps you overcome fears and anxieties before they stop you from reaching your goals. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/playing-new-what-if-game-kat Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

If you are a smart, capable woman who can track your triggers and reflect on your choices all day long, yet you still feel hijacked by your urges or that low hum of anxious energy that makes you just want to do something—this episode is for you.We are diving deep into the biggest trap that intelligent women keep falling into when dealing with food urges: trying to THINK your way out of an urge instead of feeling your way through it. You've been rewarded for your thinking for years, but in this area, your brain is keeping you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle.Stop relying on willpower. It's not a matter of discipline; it's a matter of emotional capacity.Inside this episode, you will discover:Why thoughts like "Just be strong" or "You know better than this" actually reinforce the old habit loops and intensify the urge. The emotional spark that happens before a craving, and why so many women completely miss that crucial moment. The game-changing insight: How building your emotional capacity causes urges to lose their power and no longer feel threatening. The three-step Charge Dissolver process that you can use instantly to activate your nervous system and shift your identity from a reactor to a regulator.You now have a choice: keep exhausting yourself by trying to force discipline, or begin mastering your emotional capacity to increase your inner strength and resilience from the inside out.If you want accountability, step-by-step structure, and the proven process for neutralizing emotional triggers, join the priority waitlist for Crave to Clear. This program teaches you how to leverage urges and cravings, making them work for you so you can finally stop binging and overeating and lose weight in a sustainable way. Spots are limited for the initial experience. Click the link in the show notes or go to reshandayates.com/power to secure your spot now. Did you enjoy the episode? DM me on instagram and let me know what you thought.

Thanksgiving has a way of knocking people off their routine, even when they walk in with the best intentions. The weird meal timing. The family stress simmering in the background. The constant “have a little more.” And the leftovers calling your name before you even finish the dishes.In this episode, we break down a few small but powerful shifts that help you enjoy the day, enjoy the food, and stay grounded without feeling restricted or deprived. These are simple moves that take the edge off the holiday and keep one plate from spiraling into a whole weekend of “I'll start Monday.”If you want to head into Thanksgiving with a plan that actually feels doable, this one's worth it.*Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-lossWhy don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let's set up a chat.➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-callWhat've you got to lose?

If you've been grinding on the range, stacking lessons, upgrading systems, hiring coaches, and still feel painfully stuck below your potential, this episode is your wake-up call. You cannot out-practice, out-hustle, or out-strategize the destructive patterns running your life beneath the surface. As long as you keep outsourcing your growth to new swing tips, training aids, business tactics, or mindset hacks, you'll keep slamming into the same ceilings in golf, business, and at home. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your "I'm doing all the right things" approach still isn't moving the needle The real meaning of "doing the work" (and how it's different from staying busy) How destructive mindset programs quietly sabotage your golf, income, and relationships Why your deepest fear isn't failure, but how powerful you actually are How avoidance, numbing, and distraction keep you stuck on the hamster wheel Simple but confronting reflection questions to expose your destructive patterns Why deep subconscious work and hypnosis are the fastest path to lasting change Get your pencils ready and start listening.  P.S. Read the article I referenced here (Your Triggers Are Your Teachers). P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Key Takeaways: You can't out-practice or out-hustle destructive subconscious patterns. "Doing the work" means radical honesty, ownership, and looking inward—not more tips and tools. Your deepest fear isn't inadequacy; it's realizing you're powerful beyond measure. Surface-level fixes feel productive, but they do nothing to change your identity. Avoidance, numbing, and overthinking are predictable patterns that keep you on the hamster wheel. Real transformation happens when you uncover and upgrade the beliefs driving your behaviors. Deep subconscious work—especially hypnosis—is the lever that rewires identity and unlocks your potential. Key Quotes: "You can't out-practice, out-hustle, or out-strategize the destructive patterns running your life beneath the surface." "No external shortcut or band-aid will ever fix an internal problem you're unwilling to own." "Your deepest fear is not that you are inadequate. Your deepest fear is that you are powerful beyond measure." "Surface-level work produces dopamine, but it does nothing to change your identity." "Your results are not a mystery—they're a mirror of the patterns you're running inside." "You don't need more discipline; you need belief-level upgrades and better emotional regulation." "Logic doesn't heal wounds. Willpower doesn't undo bad behaviors. Subconscious work does." Time Stamps: 00:00: Why your hard work still isn't translating into results 03:59: What "doing the work" actually requires 10:11: The real fear: realizing how powerful you are 17:43: How avoidance and numbing keep you stuck 26:32: Why surface fixes fail and beliefs must change

Welcome back to Gnostic Insights and the Gnostic Reformation on Substack. Last week we started an episode called Gnostic Psychology Slideshow, Part One, and today we’re going to wrap that up. It’s a slideshow that I presented at my class at Southern Oregon University on the Simple Gnostic Gospel, and so I will be describing for you and posting the transcript on the GnosticInsights.com website and also at Substack. In the written transcripts, you’ll be able to see the PowerPoint slides, which really, I think, helps to clear things up, to clear up confusion, by the imagery. If you’re listening to the audio-only version, you might want to go to the websites, one or the other, and look at the slideshow too. Last week in Gnostic Psychology Part One, we talked about Who am I? Who is a human being? Who are you? And in my way of thinking, we are a combination of units of consciousness; memes and the memes we carry in our meme shroud; karma; and our One true Self, which is a replication of the One consciousness of the Father; the aeonic inheritance we have from our parents in the Fullness; and our body, our material body, which comprises our DNA and our human parents, our inheritance, as well as the units of consciousness of the 37 trillion cells in our body. There’s a therapeutic application for this Gnostic Psychology. And if you look at my book, A Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything, or you go to my 20-year-old website and look up https://asimpleexplanation.blogspot.com you can find this particular explanation in depth. I think that would be a good bumper sticker or t-shirt. Gnosis you can trust. Again, if you’re following along with the slideshow, and this will be called Gnostic Psychology Part 2, the values on the left are egoic and they are demiurgic and they are from the deficiency, the imitation. The values on the right are from the true Self, from the Fullness of God, and they are traits of the Father. So, I don’t want to read through this whole list. It’s a very long list, but for example, a vice would be to be hateful, spiteful. The virtue that’s the flip side is to be loving, charitable. So, if you find yourself hating someone, it’s not virtuous, it’s not righteous, it’s demiurgic. We are called to love others, and indeed that is our Second Order task. We were sent here to remind the fallen demiurge that there is a Father above, that there is life and love, and that it comes from above. The Demiurge is a fractal of Aeonic ego, being the ego of fallen Logos. We are also fractals, so we want to dwell on the Aeonic Fullness side rather than the fallen demiurgic side. Another example would be hard-hearted, ruthless on the left, and the virtuous side is to be merciful. One of the vices is to be slothful, lazy. The virtue side is to be useful, to be part of the solution. The left is illogical, incoherent. It makes no sense because it’s built on lies. The right is logical. The Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything theory of everything that I developed starts with a single premise that consciousness is the ground state of reality, and then everything derives from that first premise. The Gnostic gospel that I teach, or that I share with you, because I don’t have to teach you Gnosis, we’re all born with the Gnosis, so it’s inherent in us. We just need to be reminded because we’ve been caught in a never-ending war. So, for example, if a person has an eating disorder, and let’s say you eat uncontrollably, you eat far too much, and you eat the wrong things, and you know you should cut back, and you know you should eat better because it’s just not good, because you feel sluggish, and your health is suffering. That is because you’ve allowed your organ system of the digestive tract to rule. It’s an even further down fractal iteration than ego. Your ego wants to lose weight because you want to look good. You want to fit into that new outfit or whatever. You want to be attractive to the opposite sex, but you can’t control your eating. That’s because you have ceded your control to your digestive system. Willpower is difficult because that food is very attractive, and your digestive system is very powerful because you’ve given it so much authority, and it’s become accustomed to ruling you. You have to go a step to the right. You have to get on to the virtue side, and instead of being gluttonous, which is a vice, you want to be temperate. So, how do you get on the virtuous side? By turning your eyes upward to the Fullness of God, by asking for the Father’s assistance, or asking for the Son’s assistance to overcome this demiurgic slavery that you’ve found yourself in. This works for all vices, for all addictions. Now, if that’s too difficult, this is where the Christ comes in, because the Christ is the Third Order of Powers. So, it’s yet another pyramidal shape, like the Fullness, except it’s the most powerful force in the cosmos. And, if you jump from giving your control to your gluttonous digestive system, or to your Self-centered me-me-me ego, you can turn it directly over to the Third Order of Powers, and ask them to come over and take control. And, that is like a stencil. It’s going to overlay a Third Order Power on top of every one of your units of consciousness, and it’s got all the power to do anything. You borrow the willpower of the Fullness, the willpower of the Christ. And, that’s who Jesus was. He was our exemplar. He was the first human who ceded all authority to the Third Order Powers, to the Father. He was God incarnate that way. He did not have any vice, and he showed us, yeah, it can be done. Yeah, you might get crucified for it, and everybody’s going to hate you. You’re going to have very few friends. You’re going to look like a total goody two shoes. But, if it’s really the Third Order Powers working through you, it’s not a burden. It’s lifting the burden, because you always know what to do, because the Third Order of power is sitting on the throne of yourself. That’s just an example of something you could say, and that will bump the negative meme. Oh, there’s not enough. I’m going to lose you. I’m going to lose this. I’m afraid. I’m afraid. It just bumps it right out of the way, because you’ve displaced that demiurgic meme with a godly meme. They don’t work together, so one of them has got to go, and if you have set your willpower upon the Third Order of Powers, upon the Fullness of God, upon virtue, you don’t have to strain and sweat to get it done. You feel joy. You feel in alignment with the One. You are truly centered. This is what it means to be enlightened. Therapy may help you to identify which memes need dropping, and may assist in the process. You may not realize the reason you’re so insecure is because you think there’s not enough to go around, so a good therapist can help you identify that, and then you can drop that. There’s not enough to go around. I’m going to be left out. Nobody loves me. I’ll never amount to anything. You can drop those negative memes that you uncover during therapy, and then replace them with positive memes. And nowadays, since everything’s going so poorly out here in the world, if you spend a lot of time with the media, and with social media, you are absorbing all of that negativity, and all of that hatred, because social media is inherently demiurgic. It’s not alive. It comes from the bottom. You need to turn your eyes upward, turn off the phone, look upward, and plug into the Father, however you can do that. Some memes are easy to detach, because they don’t really fit in with your bundle of meme strings and cords, so if you stop reading those posts, if you get off of Facebook, well, maybe they will evaporate, because it turned out you were actually a very loving person, and you still love your old friends, even if you disagree with them now. But if you continually feed that negative meme, then you will continually feel horrid, because the demiurgic side of the ledger is designed to make you feel bad, to make you feel enslaved, to create division, despair, fear. That all comes from not living a godly life. But we don’t force ourselves to live a godly life. We run to it with joy. It’s coming home. It’s remembering. It’s remembering the joy. And suddenly all burdens are light enough to bear. Bad things can happen to you, but then you can trust in God that all things work together for good for those who love God. So I may have broken my leg and wound up in the hospital for a couple of days, but it turns out I needed to be in that hospital bed, because my roommate in the hospital was a lovely person that needed to hear what I had to say, and vice versa. And we made a new friend. This is how a bad thing can turn into a good thing, by having a godly attitude and trusting that God knows best. God does know better than you. You don’t have enough data to run your life and avoid all of the pitfalls. So you’re starting to get the idea this whole Gnostic psychology has to do with dropping unwanted memes and turning to the virtuous side. That’s what it boils down to. There’s only peace and joy and happiness on the side of virtue when you’re sincere. We’re not talking about hypocrisy. We’re not talking about forcing the issue. We’re not talking about whipping yourself with a flagellant whip to make yourself holy. That is not God’s will. God is entirely love, entirely acceptance, entirely forgiving, entirely compassionate, entirely charitable. And if you think you’re living a righteous life, yet you’re feeling anger, hatred, division, well then you’re not living a righteous life. Those are clues that you’re in the wrong set of memes, you see? So you want to get rid of those and turn your eyes upward. And you can either turn your eyes directly to Jesus as Christian true believers do, and I mean true believers, not hypocrites or pew warmers, or you can go this Gnostic route and turn your mind up to the Fullness of God, the Son, the Father, and the disincarnate Christ who pre-existed Jesus. You can take your choice, but it all is going to level you up to the Father. If you’re on the path, the glory beam, then you wind up with the Father. On a practical level, therapies such as the Emotional Freedom Technique can help with that. You can go to an EFT trainer, or you can look up EFT on YouTube and learn how to do the EFT technique. Then you just do this tapping. It takes about a minute, and it literally taps those unwanted memes right off of your meme shroud. I use it now and then, and it works. If you’ve got a thought you can’t dislodge, you do the EFT while thinking of the thought. You do the EFT a couple, maybe three times, and boom, it’s gone. Serenity is achieved as the memes are discarded. Of course, the whole point of traditional meditation is to clear your mind. What are you doing when you do that? You are quieting the memes. You’re turning them off so they can’t affect you and get in the way of you coming into contact with your true Self or with the Father. It’s important to realize that at any moment in time, you can choose to lay down an unwanted meme. You have that power. It is in your control. If you notice yourself carrying a meme around again that you thought you’d gotten rid of, but here you are again, well then stop. Lay it down again. You can lay it down as many times as it takes, but if you continue to do that meme, if you continue to activate that meme, think about it, or carry out this unwanted behavior, you’re not going to be able to get rid of it because activation causes it to stick to your meme bundle. That’s why you have to continue to lay it down, and you have to stop thinking about it. It doesn’t help to think about it. Regret, regret that never goes away, is also demiurgic because it makes you feel guilty. It wants you to feel like you have no willpower, like you can’t help yourself, and that’s a lie. It’s all lies. You can help yourself. You can be free in a moment, and from personal experience, I can tell you that that’s what the born again experience is. It’s inviting the Third Order of Powers to come into you and to take over, and the Christian prayer to Jesus, Jesus I’m a sinner, I repent, I ask you to come into my life, is a version of what I’m saying, and you can do that. I’m not against you asking Jesus to be your personal emissary. Jesus is my man. I’ve always been with Jesus, and I still am. Nothing wrong with Jesus. And if you don’t want to believe in the Christ, if you think that’s just hooey, you don’t need the Christ, well you’re going to have a hard reckoning when you pass away because we have to be pure to get to heaven. We have to be a hundred percent pure because heaven’s all good, all good. Sooner or later, everyone repents, but sooner or later everyone does repent, whether it’s in this lifetime or in the in-between place. Or you will keep coming back and getting reincarnated over and over again because you don’t want to let go of those memes that you’re holding on to. In order to stick the landing, as I say, which is a gymnastic term—you know how when a gymnast jumps off of that vault and then they land, that’s called sticking the landing. If they fumble the landing or they fall over, they didn’t stick the landing. So I think of getting to heaven and being able to stick the landing. That only happens if you repent and accept that you come from above and you want to return to above, and you don’t want to keep doing these activities that you love so much down here on the earth, or else you’re just going to keep getting pulled back onto the earth. In the case of PTSD, some sort of therapy is usually required to detach that meme from the person, unless of course you want to go full throttle and have a born-again experience, then it can all be gone in an instant. But if you don’t actively strive to detach that meme, it’s possible to be victimized by PTSD for the entirety of your life, and this causes much suffering, as Buddha would say, much needless suffering. And if you want to hear more about that, if you want to know more, please leave a comment below, and I’ll review that whole idea of Bill’s hypnotic method and give you some case histories. God bless us all, and onward and upward. If you find these Gnostic Insights beneficial and you would like to do your part to usher in a new Gnostic Reformation, please contribute to the cause. The Aeons will notice and be glad. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

Thanksgiving is right around the corner!  Instead of stretchy pants and self-control guilt, let's go for gratitude! In this episode, w break down the surprising science of willpower, why it drains so fast, why we think we have more than we actually do, and how gratitude can literally replenish the brain's self-control system. You'll learn: What willpower actually is (and why it's not just "trying harder") How decision fatigue drains your ability to make good choices Why gratitude calms cravings, reduces impulsivity, and restores mental energy The "Gratitude Before Gravy" method to stay intentional at Thanksgiving A simple 3-breath gratitude reset that kills cravings in 10 seconds How spiritual principles like "live in thanksgiving daily" line up perfectly with neuroscience Whether you want to avoid overeating, stay patient with family, or feel lighter emotionally this holiday, this episode gives you a practical roadmap. Listen in and learn why gratitude isn't just a warm fuzzy feeling! It's weightlifting for your willpower muscle.

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Send us a textWhat if lasting change isn't about willpower, but capacity? We sit down with holistic health counselor and behavior change expert Hadlee Garrison, MPH, to unpack how small, elastic habits and nervous system regulation outperform detoxes, rigid plans, and the all-or-nothing mindset. Hadley blends evidence-based behavior science with Ayurveda, food psychology, and circadian rhythm tools to help people rebuild energy, settle their bodies, and shift identity from perfectionist hustle to sustainable self-trust.We trace Hadlee's personal journey from knowing the research to living the extremes—crash dieting, overtraining, and spiraling into shame—before discovering why those strategies backfire. You'll learn how “everything counts” reframes progress, how to use pinnacle/middle/baseline goals so you never start over, and how removing moral labels from food, movement, and rest creates space for honest feedback. We also dive into somatic practices—like self-touch and daily self-massage—that calm the nervous system and make room for better choices, even on tough days.The conversation turns deeply human as we explore shame, self-forgiveness, and intuition. When shame is met with neutrality, your inner voice gets louder and kinder, making the gray zone not just tolerable but productive. From there, identity-based habits become automatic, freeing your mind for what matters: relationships, purpose, and joy. If you've tried hacks and stalled, this is a practical, compassionate roadmap for rebuilding capacity and letting small wins add up to a life that fits. Listen, try one tiny action today, and tell us what you'll count as a win. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.To book a FREE DISCOVERY CALL with Dr. Sam, click the link below:https://calendly.com/drharte/free-discovery-call-w-dr-harteSupport the show#thetruthaboutaddiction#sobriety#the12steps#recovery#therapy#mentalhealth#podcasts#emotionalsobriety#soberliving#sobermindset#spirituality#spiritualgrowth#aa#soberlife#mindfulness#wellness#wellnessjourney#personalgrowth#personaldevelopment#sobermovement#recoveroutloud#sobercurious#sobermoms#soberwomen#author#soberauthor#purpose#passion#perspective

Why do you lose control around food even when you know better? It's not about willpower. And it's not about discipline.In this episode, I'm walking you through:The shortcut your brain has learned (and how to unlearn it)Why “just try harder” always failsWhat the urge to eat is really aboutA question that can change everythingThis is the first in a series spotlighting Peace with Food: The Emotional Eating Toolbox - my new 30-day program to help you build real, lasting peace with food.Listen in, and start replacing guilt with insight - one curious pause at a time.Learn more: https://toomuchonherplate.com/peacewithfoodDiscover tools to end overeating for good: https://toomuchonherplate.com/shopTake the Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hiddenhungers-quizShare this episode if it resonated with you.Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/lose-control-around-food-ep-195/ Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/ Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/ Rate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Part memoir, part science writing, part history, and a lot of blaming her neighbor for her empties. Drink Your Way Sober: The Science-Based Method to Break Free from Alcohol By: Katie Herzog Published: 2025 208 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? You may be familiar with Katie Herzog from Blocked and Reported, the podcast she hosts with Jesse Singal. Or you might have seen her byline on the Free Press. What I didn't know (at least before she started promoting this book) is that she's also a recovering alcoholic. I also didn't know about the Sinclair Method for "extinguishing" alcohol use disorder (AUD). Finally I didn't  know that we are now calling it alcohol use disorder. So you could say this is a book about a bunch of things I didn't know.  What's the author's angle? Herzog failed to get her drinking under control using any of the more common methods. Willpower, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), overwhelming shame, etc. The Sinclair Method was what finally worked for her. This method involves taking naltrexone before you drink. This blocks the reward circuit allowing you to train your body out of alcohol dependence. It's also something that not a lot of people have heard about, so her angle resembles that of a fiery recent convert, who believes that people trapped in similar despair need to hear the good word.  Who should read this book? As someone who's never had a drink, I'm loath to recommend anything in the sobriety space. In the same manner that a fish doesn't know about water, can I have anything meaningful to say about sobriety? That very large caveat aside, if you have AUD, and nothing else has worked, and you haven't tried the Sinclair Method (or if you know someone who fits this category) I would definitely recommend this book.  If you're thinking of reading it just as Herzog memoir, there's some pretty good stuff in here, but not enough to justify reading the entire book. But if you're on the fence I would push you towards getting the book. Specific thoughts: So why isn't the Sinclair Method better known?

In this episode, I talk about why “inspiration is for amateurs,” and why discipline, motivation, and willpower are some of the most overrated concepts in the fitness world. We’re surrounded by grind-culture blowhards bragging about 4 a.m. wake-ups and superhuman discipline, but the real secret to becoming the person you want to be—on the track, in the gym, or in any area of life—is much simpler and far more sustainable. I break down the three things that actually work if you want to avoid distractions, stop chasing motivation, and finally build momentum. I share how flying under the radar, focusing on the entire process (not just the instant gratification), and wiring habits so deeply they feel automatic can change everything. You’ll hear how my own morning mobility routine—now as familiar as brushing my teeth—became a daily anchor, why elite athletes don’t rely on willpower, and how tiny, enjoyable, repeatable actions beat the no-pain-no-gain nonsense every time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “falling short,” this episode shows you how to reframe everything: stop trying to psych yourself up and start creating systems that make doing the right thing natural, rewarding, and something you’ll actually keep doing. TIMESTAMPS: Brad is going to give you three secrets to help you become the person you want to be. [01:03] Winning habits and success patterns are formed when you get inherent enjoyment from the pursuit that we're talking about. [04:17] Willpower is a finite resource. Your habits become automatic behaviors. [09:21] The first of the three secrets is to fly under the radar for the most part. Don't even worry about that very, very fragile resource, which is your willpower, the discipline to get there and show up. [11:25] Loving what you are doing is persevering through difficult challenges. [18:45] The constant comfort that we now can experience in life, most of us makes us physically weaker, mentally less resilient and spiritually unfulfilled. [25:05] Build your fitness endeavors into a habit. Start with something that makes it super easy. [29:00] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com BradNutrition.com B.rad Superdrink – Hydrates 28% Faster than Water—Creatine-Charged Hydration for Next-Level Power, Focus, and Recovery B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel - The Best Protein on The Planet! Brad’s Shopping Page BornToWalkBook.com B.rad Podcast – All Episodes Peluva Five-Toe Minimalist Shoes Brad's Morning Exercise Routine We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: B.rad Nutrition: Premium quality, all-natural supplements for peak performance, recovery, and longevity; including the world's highest quality whey protein! Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Use code BRADPODCAST for 15% off! Ketone-IQ Save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six-pack of Ketone-IQ! Get Stride: Advanced DNA, methylation profile, microbiome & blood at-home testing. Hit your stride the right way, with cutting-edge technology and customized programming. Save 10% with the code BRAD. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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So many of us grow up believing our worth is measured by how much we get done, and those messages follow us into adulthood. When you live in a culture that praises achievement, it becomes almost automatic to link productivity to being a good person. The moment you slow down or rest, your brain floods you with thoughts about what you should be doing, which creates anxiousness that often leads to buffering. In this episode, I talk about why tying your worthiness to productivity becomes a major barrier when you want to quit porn. You will learn how to unshame your need for rest, how to separate your humanity from your to-do list, and how this shift directly supports long-term success with quitting porn. I walk you through the three-step process for changing these deeply conditioned beliefs so you can feel worthy without relying on productivity and move forward with more confidence, calm, and self-trust. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/stop-tying-worthiness-productivity Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

If you've ever been told to "just eat less and move more," or struggled with weight despite doing everything "right," this episode will validate your experience and challenge the harmful myths that still exist—even in medicine. In this deeply personal episode, I will share what happened when a colleague dismissed obesity as "lifestyle driven" rather than a chronic disease. Her response is a powerful reminder that this condition is far more complex than willpower. I will also open up about my own decades-long journey—including training for two full Ironmans and seven marathons—and why even with extreme dedication, I never reached a "normal" BMI. My story, combined with my clinical expertise, will reveal the biological, genetic, environmental, and social factors that make obesity a chronic disease affecting millions.   Episode Highlights: Why 40-70% of obesity cases are driven by genetics, not lifestyle choices The real struggles patients face: severe calorie restriction, exercising 6-7 days a week, and still not losing weight Medical conditions and medications that cause weight gain—from PCOS to antidepressants How food deserts, safety concerns, and financial barriers create obstacles beyond personal control Four practical ways to show compassion to someone living with obesity   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, "Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

Sport statt Netflix. Das Handy liegen lassen und konzentriert ein Buch lesen. Für die Klausur lernen und sich nicht ablenken lassen. Wie schön wäre es, das zu können! Die Psychologie weiß schon lange, dass Menschen mit Selbstkontrolle und Willenskraft ein besseres Leben führen. Nur wie wird man so? Kann man das trainieren? Und wenn ja, worauf kommt es an? Wir verraten vorab: Es ist alles ganz anders, als die meisten (wir vielleicht auch) lange dachten. Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ Vorverkauf 2026: https://betreutes-fuehlen.ticket.io/ Quellen Das Hauptpaper für diese Folge: Inzlicht, M., & Roberts, B. W. (2024). The fable of state self-control. Current Opinion in Psychology. Inzlicht, M. (2025). The Self-Control Industrial Complex. Abgerufen unter: https://www.speakandregret.michaelinzlicht.com/p/the-self-control-industrial-complex Inzlicht, M., & Friese, M. (2020). Willpower is overrated. Inzlicht mit Kritik auch an seiner Arbeit: http://michaelinzlicht.com/getting-better Hofmann, W., Baumeister, R. F., Förster, G., & Vohs, K. D. (2012). Everyday temptations: an experience sampling study of desire, conflict, and self-control. Journal of personality and social psychology. Van Gelder, J. L., Li, R., Wiechert, S., & Frankenhuis, W. E. (2025). Short-term mindsets: Beyond traits and self-regulation. Current Opinion in Psycholoy. Roemer, L., Lechner, C. M., Rammstedt, B., & Roberts, B. W. (2025). The base-rate and longer-term relevance of year-to-year change in personality traits. European Journal of Personality. Bleidorn, W., Schwaba, T., Zheng, A., Hopwood, C. J., Sosa, S. S., Roberts, B. W., & Briley, D. A. (2022). Personality stability and change: A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Psychological bulletin, 148(7-8), 588. Und das Kapitel in Leons Buch: Besser Fühlen, Geduld. Redaktion: Leon Windscheid Produktion: Murmel Productions

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Why do we know what to do… but still can't seem to do it? In this episode, we're joined by Katie Faloon-Drew, a habit change expert and speaker with a master's in health psychology, to unpack why willpower and motivation aren't the real drivers of lasting change.Katie shares how to finally make habits stick by working with your brain, not against it — from creating systems that make success easier, to building “Plan B” routines for when life (or your cycle) gets in the way.We talk about the difference between shame-based goals and identity-based goals, the truth about motivation, and how to reframe healthy habits so they actually feel good to keep.If you've ever fallen into the all-or-nothing trap or felt frustrated by your lack of consistency, this conversation will shift how you think about change forever.Connect with Katie on Instagram Check out Katie's websiteFor more information & to join the Confident Clinician check it out here! Be sure to DM us on Instagram once you become a member for your special gift! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."  That's a quote from one of my favourite people, and a friend of this podcast, Jim Rohn.  Listening to one of his lectures—for that is what they were—in 2017 changed my life, and I hope this episode will change yours. Let's get started.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Join the Time And Life Mastery Programme here. Use the coupon code: codisgreat to get 50% off. Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 393 Hello, and welcome to episode 393 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  Discipline is unsustainable. You probably have discovered that. Yet there are many people we look at and see someone living what many would describe as a disciplined life. So how do they do it?  Well, I can promise you it's not discipline. Discipline is like a rocket used when launching a spacecraft—it's required initially to get the spacecraft off the ground, but once in orbit, the rocket can be discarded. Then the balance between forward velocity and the Earth's gravitational pull maintains the spacecraft in orbit.  And that's how these outwardly “disciplined” people do it. They decide what it is they want to accomplish—healthy eating, regular exercise, journal writing, daily and weekly planning, etc. And then they “launch”.  A lot of effort and focus is required initially, but after a few weeks, their forward velocity—or the habit—takes over and it becomes something they just do.  And you can do the same. And this week's question is about how to go from an idea to turning that idea into something you will “just do”.  So, with that said, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Anna. Anna asks, Hi Carl, for the last three or four years, I have done your Annual Planning exercise. And each year, I fail to accomplish the things I set out to do. I feel I don't have the discipline to keep my commitments. There's always something else that gets in the way. How do you help people start to live a more disciplined life?  Hi Anna, thank you for your question.  As I alluded to a moment ago, it's not really about discipline. That's a fuel that will run out eventually. Sure, it can get you started, but if you don't develop the habit or routine over a few weeks, the consistency you want will slip away, and you're back at square one.  The problem with discipline—and, for that matter, motivation—is that they rely on the human condition. For discipline, you need willpower. Willpower diminishes throughout the day.  You start with strong willpower, and as the day goes on, that power slowly wears down. But it is also dependent on how much sleep you got, whether you are in a good or bad mood, whether you are stressed or anxious, and the people around you.  You may have heard the advice to ditch your “toxic friends”. They are the ones who keep pulling you down to their level. If someone were attempting to give up smoking, the advice given is to stay away from their smoking friends.  If you surround yourself with people who hate exercise and you decide, for example, you want to take up the “from couch to 5K” programme, you're not going to find a lot of support from the people you surround yourself with. They have become what is known as “toxic friends”.  Instead of thinking you need discipline to achieve the things you want to achieve, look at what you can do to make achieving your goals easier. Imagine you decided you wanted to read more books. Many people will set the goal to read a certain number of pages or chapters each day. This method requires immense discipline to maintain consistency.  You see, people often set these goals when they are rested, unstressed, and motivated. What you need to think about is what a realistic target would be if you were tired, unmotivated, and just wanted to curl up and scroll through your phone.  A better approach would be to set a time target. For example, one of my clients wanted to finish reading the pile of books in his home office this year. He had around thirty-five books he'd bought, and they were real books, not ebooks.  I suggested to him that he set a target of reading for 20 minutes every evening before going to bed. This, he felt, was realistic on days he was tired out.  Speaking to him last week, he said he had discovered that on most days he read for well over 45 minutes, and on some days he read for over an hour.  Over the course of 2025, he's only missed two days—and those days were when he was at home, but was away on a business trip.  He finished reading the books by the end of August. He's now buying books again and is confident he'll stay on top of them.  What happened here was that my client set a realistic goal based on the worst-case scenario rather than the best-case scenario. On most days, he exceeded his set minimum, which meant he finished his goal well before the deadline.  Another factor in his success here was the set time in the evening before going to bed. That gave him an anchor point.  This is why I recommend that people who wish to write a journal do it in the morning rather than in the evening. You have more control over the morning than you do the evening. And it's a great way to begin your day with a nice cup of tea or coffee, and a place to write down your thoughts and feelings before the day gets going.  You can add to your journal in the evening if you wish, but if you want to be consistent in writing, you will find that starting your day with your journal will help you write every day.  I remember back in July when we went to Ireland to see my parents. There were my wife and my parents-in-law, and we stayed at my wife's aunt's house the night before, since she lived close to the airport and our flight was early the next morning. Waking up at 4 am with everyone running around, making sure they had everything, didn't feel appropriate for me to write my journal at that point. So I skipped it. However, by the time we got to the airport, went through security, and settled in to wait for our flight, I felt this urge to write. So, I found a small coffee shop, got a coffee and sat down to write.  The sense of relief I felt after writing my journal left me relaxed and ready for the long travels ahead.  There was no need for discipline or motivation. It had become something I do every morning, and when I don't, something feels wrong.  And that's what you are trying to do. Turning whatever it is you want to do consistently into your way of life.  This is why brushing your teeth when you wake up and before you go to bed is automatic. You learn to do it when you are young, and after a lot of nagging from your parents, it soon becomes automatic. The thought of going out in the morning without brushing your teeth probably leaves you horrified.  But if you stop and think about it, brushing your teeth in the morning is inconvenient. There's a lot to do: get the kids ready for school, prepare their breakfast and get yourself ready. Three or four minutes in the bathroom, moving your arm from left to right… Argh! But you do it.  You don't need motivation or discipline. You just do it. It's a part of your life.  I was talking with a running friend of mine recently who wakes up at 6:00 am every morning, rain or shine, and goes out for his morning run at 6:30. I asked him if he ever considered staying in bed when the wind was howling outside and the rain was pouring down. He shuddered. The very thought of not going out for his morning run shocked him.  He doesn't need discipline or motivation to get up and go for a run. His problem would be if the doctor told him to stay in bed for a few days. Then he's really struggling because staying in bed is not his lifestyle.  All those people you look at and think, “Gosh, they are disciplined” —they never think they are. To them, whatever they do is just a part of their life.  I'm lucky because I have a dog. Dogs need exercise. They love walking. And Louis is no exception. It's one of the highlights of his day. This means I need to find an hour each day to go for a walk with him. Yet, I don't need any discipline to take him for his walk. It's just something I do each day.  Similarly, at 4:30 pm, I do my exercise. 4:30 pm triggers the start of my evening routine. I exercise for an hour, take a shower, then go downstairs and cook dinner. I do this six days a week, with Saturday being the exception.  It never occurs to me not to go upstairs and exercise. If I'm not feeling great, I'll do a lighter session; sometimes I may only do some stretching. But at 4:30, I know it's time to stop work and exercise. It's just what I do. It's a part of my everyday routine.  Now, one more thing, Anna. A mistake many people make is trying to do too many things at once. When you do this, you are diluting yourself too much.  Remember, to accomplish anything, you will need some discipline and focus to begin with. You're trying to do something that is not a part of your regular life, and it will feel uncomfortable at first.  I mentioned focus there because this is when you may need your calendar or task manager to nudge you for a few weeks—reminding you that you have something to do.  It's easier to focus on one thing at a time. A trick I started using—and found very effective—was to divide the year into quarters and start one new thing each quarter. This gave me three months to develop the necessary habits to turn whatever it was I wanted to change into a solid habit.  There's no rush to accomplish these things. As Bill Gates said, “most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can accomplish in twelve months” Focusing on one thing at a time means you need less focus and less time.  And finally, if you were trying to do a new activity every day, you're likely to miss some days. Take the reading habit, if your goal is to read for twenty minutes every day, allow yourself some wriggle room.  Rather than thinking you failed because you missed a day, look at achieving an 80%+ success rate. It's hard to start a new activity and be consistent with it at first. It's likely you will forget or just not do the activity one day. That's okay. It doesn't mean you failed.  What matters is that you acknowledge the skip and get back to it the next day. That way, you're not looking at it as a matter of success or failure; you see it as a work in progress, and a day or two missed is not final. It just means you need to refocus the next day.  I always think of those early weeks as experimental weeks. If I find that the time of day I try to do something doesn't work, I can try other times until I find the right one when I can be consistent.  I hope that has helped Anna. Do let me know how you get on, and thank you for your question, and to you too for listening. It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

Trusting yourself with food again isn't just possible, it's the smarter way forward.If you've lost count of how many times you've started over, this episode will help you understand why the cycle keeps happening and what it really takes to create lasting change.In this episode:Why we stop trusting ourselves around foodHow control and perfectionism erode confidenceFour steps to start rebuilding self-trust todayWhat changes when trust comes backListen in and learn how to create the kind of self-trust that leads to real food freedom.Start now:Your Missing Peace Program: https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/Take the Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/Share this episode with someone who needs it.Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/trusting-yourself-with-food-episode-194/ Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/ Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/ Rate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Talking about sex in a relationship can feel intimidating, especially when pornography use adds another layer of complexity. The vulnerability required to share desires, boundaries, and preferences often triggers fear of rejection and judgment. In this episode, coach Jessica explores the challenges many couples face when discussing sex, offering practical strategies to navigate these conversations with curiosity and care. She explains why these conversations can feel so difficult, particularly when pornography is involved, and offers a clear framework for approaching them in a way that strengthens connection rather than creating conflict. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/talking-about-sex-partner-jessicaClick here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

In this episode, Dr. Jillian Lampert shares her extensive experience in the field of eating disorders, discussing the complexities of neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and autism. The conversation explores the neurobiology behind eating disorders, the importance of understanding the brain-body connection, and the significance of seeking help. Dr. Lampert emphasizes that eating disorders are not merely behavioral issues but are deeply rooted in brain function and emotional responses. The episode also highlights the importance of recognizing red flags, developing coping mechanisms, and understanding the impact of societal messages on our relationship with food.TakeawaysEating disorders can manifest as both under-eating and overeating.Neurobiology plays a crucial role in understanding eating disorders.Picky eating can be a sign of an eating disorder, especially in children.Willpower is not the solution to eating disorders; it's about brain function.The brain-body connection is vital in managing eating habits.Establishing a routine can help regulate eating patterns.Red flags for eating disorders include impulsivity and dissatisfaction with body image.Seeking help is essential for recovery from eating disorders.Coping mechanisms and support systems are crucial for managing eating behaviors.Food can act as a drug, triggering emotional responses and cravings.Dyslexia, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, neurodivergent, mental health, nutrition, recovery, support, awareness, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.DR. Jillian Lampert: PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED, Vice President of Strategy and Public AffairsCompany Website:https://emilyprogram.com/about-us/leadership-team/jillian-lampert/Jillian L's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-lampert-2a735651/Company LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-emily-program/_______________________________Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode, we unpack what willpower actually is (and isn't), why the old “finite battery” idea is outdated, and how mindset plus environment design beat white-knuckling every time. Instead of asking “How do I get more willpower?” we shift the focus to systems, routines, and practical conditions that make the healthy choice the easy choice so you don't have to rely on grit alone.We get super tactical for real life: holiday parties, leftover candy, pantry booby traps, trigger foods, broken sleep, stress, busy evenings, and postpartum schedules. You'll hear simple, doable ways to increase friction for the stuff that trips you up and decrease friction for the habits that move you forward. Think: calendar blocks, repeat meals, “snack mountain” relocation, ten-minute transition walks, and a kinder inner narrative that replaces “don't” with “do.”“You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems… and you're capable of building better ones.”- Amy Rudolph“Successful people don't use more willpower, they need less because their systems carry the load.”- Iris DeadliftsThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:Willpower is built by systems and mindset, not a batteryHoliday game plan: swap vague “don'ts” for do'sHow to set your environment up for successDe-trigger trigger foods: buy them, portion small, practice daily, take them off the pedestal.Put yourself on the calendar and honor those blocks like meetings.Protect sleep to stabilize hunger, mood, and decisions; consistent bed/wake times win.Move on purpose: 10-minute “transition” walks + regular lifting to curb cravings and stress.Kill decision fatigue with repeat meals you love; automate the basics and free up bandwidth.Connect with Us:Iris Deadlifts on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramMeri on InstagramHow to Make Trigger Foods Less TriggeringThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Masud Husain, neurologist and clinical neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, to explore how the brain's failures can reveal its deepest workings. Our sense of self feels indivisible - until the brain begins to fracture it. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Masud Husain, neurologist and clinical neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, to explore how the brain's failures can reveal its deepest workings. Drawing on his award-winning book Our Brains, Our Selves, he shares the stories of patients whose losses of words, memory and willpower challenge our understanding of identity. Along the way, we also engage in philosophical discussions about consciousness and AI. Our conversation is as much about humanity as it is about neuroscience - thoughtful, compassionate, and quietly profound.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, psychologist and ADHD expert, to get real about impulsivity, inhibition, and emotional regulation in the ADHD Entrepreneur's brain. Forget the usual oversimplified definitions—this episode breaks down why ADHD impulsiveness isn't just about blurting things out or acting quickly. Dr. Ramsay explains how inhibition affects focus, decision-making, time management, and emotions, and why learning to hit pause can shift everything for an Entrepreneur. If you struggle with impulsive decisions or emotional reactions that sneak up on you, this chat brings practical insights and strategies you can use right away.  

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux addresses a listener's question about his wife's challenges in helping a friend with alcoholism. Despite her efforts to guide him toward professional help, his reckless behavior leads her to cut ties, prompting a discussion on the complexities of addiction and the emotional trauma involved.Stefan explores the tension between willpower and self-destructive behaviors, emphasizing the moral implications of addiction and the danger of enabling harmful patterns. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on the balance between empathy and self-preservation in their relationships with those struggling with addiction.SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In one of our most inspiring conversations of the year, New York Times bestselling author and digital strategist George Bryant shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma and military survival to radical authenticity and heart-centered leadership. Known for his “Relationships Beat Algorithms” philosophy, George opens up about overcoming addiction, eating disorders, and emotional collapse, revealing how stillness, surrender, and faith transformed his life and business. This conversation dives into what it truly means to live with integrity, build meaningful connections, and walk the narrow road toward wholeness.Time Stamps(00:00) Episode Teaser(00:36) Opening Conversation(04:12) Introducing George Bryant(06:36) George Bryant's Early Life: Struggles and Survival(09:39) Marine Corps Challenges(15:31) Afghanistan Deployment(19:22) From Marine to Millionaire Entrepreneur(23:26) Battling Eating Disorder(29:57) The Power of Authenticity: Embracing Vulnerability(37:00) Finding Purpose Through Stillness(45:55) The Importance of Solitude(47:40) The Impact of Technology on Attention(57:16) The Journey to Self-Discovery(01:07:18) The Birth of 'Mind of George'(01:25:45) The Value of Service(01:29:08) Parenting and Personal Growth(01:31:30) The Science of Willpower(01:34:24) Keys to Scaling a Business(01:47:22) Authenticity in BusinessGuest Linkshttps://mindofgeorge.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgebryant/ Connect with UsJoin our membership Friends of the TruthTake the Real AF Test NowDiscover Your Truth Seeker ArchetypeWatch all our episodesConnect with us on TelegramAccess all our links

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice? You're not alone. Only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy, and the wellness industry is designed to keep you confused. In this episode, health coach and author Jen Trepeck breaks down why the "eat less, move more" approach fails, what your body is actually trying to tell you, and how to cut through the noise to reclaim your health. You'll discover why willpower isn't the problem, what GLP-1 medications really do, and the six fundamentals that matter more than any supplement or biohack. If you're tired of feeling like you're failing at health, this conversation will change how you think about wellness. What You'll Learn: Why willpower is a finite resource (and not the problem you think it is) The truth about GLP-1 medications. How genetics and epigenetics really work (your genes aren't your destiny) The Bio Stack: 6 fundamentals that matter more than any supplement Why sleep is the ultimate biohack for weight loss and stress management What your body's signals (cravings, fatigue, hunger) are really telling you The connection between stress, cortisol, and metabolic health How the food system is designed to keep you confused Why "four hugs a day" might save your life Key Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Welcome to the show [02:00] Defining wellness: WTF is wellness anyway? [03:00] The business of health and wellness [05:00] Jen's personal health journey and weight struggles [06:00] Becoming a health coach [07:00] The role of genetics and epigenetics [11:00] Is the wellness system broken? [13:00] The food system: Why healthy food costs more [17:00] The truth about supplements [20:00] GLP-1 medications: What you need to know [27:00] The willpower myth explained [30:00] Sleep and blue light exposure [34:00] Biohacking vs. Bio Stacking [37:00] Why sleep is the ultimate biohack [42:00] The importance of connection and community [47:00] Supplements, sex, and poop: What your body is telling you [52:00] Stress and cortisol: Living in fight-or-flight mode [55:00] Final thoughts and where to find Jen Guest Bio: Jen Trepeck is a health coach, speaker, and the author of Uncomplicating Wellness: Ditch the Rules, Quiet the Noise, Reclaim Your Life. She's also the host of the podcast Salad with a Side of Fries, where she helps people make sense of health and nutrition without the overwhelm. Jen specializes in metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and helping overwhelmed people understand what their bodies are actually trying to tell them. She's been coaching clients since 2007 and has worked with thousands of people to improve their health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Connect with Jen: Website: saladwithasideoffries.com Podcast: Salad with a Side of Fries (available on all platforms) Book: Uncomplicating Wellness (available on Amazon and wherever books are sold) Resources Mentioned:

This week, Pete is joined by veteran podcaster and political enthusiast Chris Spangle to wrestle with the myth and the muscle of willpower. Why do we think it's the key to every success story—money, fitness, food, or habits—when in reality, it often lets us down? Pete and Chris explore how environment, emotion, and even exhaustion can overpower our best intentions. From political discipline to personal finance, from calorie tracking to credit card restraint, they break down what really drives behavior—and why relying on sheer willpower alone is like trying to bench press your way out of bad decision-making. Funny, honest, and occasionally self-incriminating, this episode will make you rethink how you “control yourself” and maybe show a little more grace when you can't.

My guest today is Chris Boettcher, co-founder of Boettcher Health. Chris has a rule: if a health plan isn't sustainable, it's not worth doing. Today, he breaks down how to build a health system that actually lasts. We talk about the myth of willpower, how modern food and medicine created dependency, and how to design a life that actually supports your body. Please enjoy this conversation with Chris Boettcher. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:00:24) The Battle Against Big Pharma and Big Food (00:01:47) Personal Health Journey (00:02:47) Balancing Health with a Busy Lifestyle (00:04:38) Convenience of Healthy Eating (00:05:49) Decision Fatigue and Willpower (00:08:12) The Role of Accountability in Health (00:10:57) The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs (00:13:23) The Value of Body Scans and Tech in Health (00:17:48) Social Media and Authenticity (00:21:03) Client Demographics and Business Philosophy (00:33:05) Popular Health Trends: Keto and Intermittent Fasting (00:35:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever started the week totally crushing your healthy eating goals—only to find yourself by Friday raiding the pantry for anything you can find? You tell yourself you just need more willpower, but what if it's not about willpower at all? What if it's about how you see food—how you fuel your body, and the grace you give yourself along the way? In today's episode, we're diving into how to shift your mindset around food, eat in a way that truly works for you, and embrace grace that leads to lasting change. If you're ready to find a plan that actually fits your life (and doesn't make you feel stuck or deprived), I'd love to connect! Join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free, or email me at taraj@dietditching.com—I'd love to hear your story.

You don't need another diet, detox, or quick fix — you need to relearn how to master your metabolism. In this episode, Ellie Anderson, MHS, RDN, LD — functional nutritionist and founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness — unpacks why that “last 10 pounds” isn't about calories or cardio, it's about communication: your hormones talking to your metabolism. You'll learn how cortisol chaos, insulin inflexibility, and thyroid slowdown are blocking your results — and how to finally work with your body instead of against it. Ellie brings blend of clinical expertise, faith-fueled encouragement, and functional science to help you understand how metabolism isn't something to “fix” — it's something to master. MASTERING YOUR METABOLISM STARTS HERE: https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/mastering-your-metabolism This episode is a sneak peek into what women experience inside Mastering Your Metabolism, where Ellie helps you rebuild energy, reset hormones, and restore your metabolic rhythm — so fat loss becomes effortless again. ✨ He heals — we get to help. Wondering if our comprehensive hormone program is right for you?! Start with our FREE Master Class: https://www.elevatedintegrativewellness.com/the-hormone-hijacker-2

You've heard the hype — Ozempic, quick fixes, magic pills. But if you've ever struggled with emotional eating, there's something these “solutions” can't fix.In this episode, we'll unpack:Why quick fixes often fail women who overeat for emotional reasonsWhat Ozempic can't fix about your relationship with foodHow to rebuild trust with yourself and stop outsourcing controlWhat actually works to create lasting peace with foodTired of the cycle? It's time to stop fighting food — and start healing at the root.Explore Your Missing Peace (3- and 6-month options):https://toomuchonherplate.com/ympclub-web/Take the Free Hidden Hungers Quiz:https://toomuchonherplate.com/emotional-eating-quiz/Explore all programs and tools:https://toomuchonherplate.com/shop/Share this episode with a high-achieving woman who's ready for a better way.Full show notes and transcript at https://toomuchonherplate.com/ozempic-and-quick-fixes-tmohp-episode-193/ Watch the free, on-demand masterclass: The 3 Keys to Ending Emotional Eating and Overeating (Without Deprivation, Vicious Cycles, or Superhuman Amounts of Willpower: https://toomuchonherplate.com/registration-page/ Find out what's triggering emotional eating. Take the free Emotional Eating Quiz: https://bit.ly/takethefreequiz Get updates about upcoming events, free resources, & new episodes: https://bit.ly/tmohpupdates Work with Dr. Melissa McCreery: https://toomuchonherplate.com/private-coaching-emotional-eating-coaching Download your free Podcast Roadmap: https://toomuchonherplate.com/map/ Rate and review the podcast: https://apple.co/3i2L8CH

Book a FREE functional health discovery call HERE. If you've ever wondered why your old diet tricks stopped working, this episode is for you. Tanya unpacks what's really behind a “slow metabolism” in midlife and why it's not a matter of willpower — it's about physiology. Learn how stress, hormones, sleep, and under-eating quietly train your body to conserve energy, plus the simple daily practices that reignite metabolism naturally. This episode sets the stage for Tanya's upcoming series on gut, liver, and hormone health — the foundational steps every woman should take before considering GLP-1s or other peptide therapies. You'll Learn → Why your metabolism isn't broken — it's adaptive The five hormones that drive metabolic health Common midlife habits that accidentally slow metabolism The hidden impact of stress, inflammation, and sleep debt 7 evidence-based strategies to rebuild metabolic balance Why nourishing > restricting when it comes to sustainable energy Key Takeaways You can't out-discipline a dysregulated metabolism. You have to heal it. Metabolism is communication, not just calories. Safety signals — food, rest, calm — are what tell your body to burn energy again. Small, consistent steps rebuild trust between you and your body. I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/coaching   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  It is for educational purposes only. Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

In this special "333" episode, Chris reflects on the personal and symbolic meaning of the number 333—creativity, growth, and encouragement—and revisits a month full of powerful insights. Episode 329 explored Formal and Informal Power in Relationships, where the team discovered that true strength comes from vulnerability, not control. Episode 330 took on Willpower, revealing how pairing determination with habits, mindfulness, and self-compassion creates lasting change. Episode 331 asked How Do We Control Mental Health and Substance Abuse?, emphasizing the power of small, structured steps and layered supports in recovery. Finally, Episode 332 delved into Elderly Dating, highlighting connection, safety, and the courage to begin again. Tune in to see the October Month in Review Through a Therapist's Eyes ties it all together.

What does it take to unlock true mental strength and rise to your highest potential? In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” dives deep with Howard Falco—author of three transformational books on the power of the mind, including his newest release, INVINCIBLE.As a renowned mental strength and mindfulness coach for elite college and professional athletes, Howard brings forward life's deepest wisdom and a razor-sharp understanding of human performance. Together they explore the mindset behind pushing past limitations, the role of curiosity in personal evolution, and why “good enough isn't good enough” for those who know they're built for more. Howard shares game-changing strategies for mastering high-pressure moments, staying present when everything is on the line, and aligning intention with action so the world responds in your favor. This conversation is fuel for anyone committed to greatness—on the field, in business, and in life.Website-howardfalco.comhttps://www.totalmindsports.com8wisdom.org https://www.instagram.com/howardfalco

Have you ever felt like you have to quit pornography perfectly or not at all? Many people fall into the trap of believing it's all or nothing—total success or complete failure. This mindset creates pressure, shame, and burnout, making it even harder to follow through. Real change doesn't come from perfection; it comes from persistence. The compound effect teaches that meaningful results come from small, consistent actions that add up over time. Just like investing a little each month or lifting slightly heavier weights builds incredible long-term growth, quitting pornography happens through steady progress. You'll learn how to shift from an all-or-nothing mindset to one focused on growth and consistency. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/compound-effect-small-steps-change Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comI'm joined by Dr. Regina Lazarovich, a clinical psychologist, Health at Every Size (HAES)–aligned provider, and someone with lived experience of binge eating and perfectionism. Together, we unpack the lesser-discussed connection between high achievement, perfectionism, and binge eating, and how shame and restriction can keep us stuck in painful cycles with food.Tune in as a paid subscriber for more on:*The connection between perfectionism and binge eating — and why it's rarely talked about.*Why restriction (mental, emotional, and physical) often drives binge eating, not “lack of willpower.”*Regina's story of developing binge eating disorder amid academic and cultural pressures.*The shame cycle: how guilt after binge eating fuels renewed restriction and perfectionistic resolve.*Why binge eating is a protective response from the body — not a personal failure.*The impact of immigrant identity, family expectations, and internalized achievement pressure on self-worth and body image.*The moral hierarchy of eating disorders — and how fatphobia shapes which struggles get compassion.*Tangible ways to interrupt the binge–restrict cycle and begin to bring compassion to our relationship with food.*Approaching binge eating through a body-trusting, HAES-aligned lens.This is a bonus episode for paid Substack subscribers. Paid members receive:*Extra full-length conversations like this one*Bonus in-depth essays on body image, food, and movement*Access to the entire archive of paywalled episodes and newsletters*Deeper, more personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insightsSupport the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribeApply for Abbie's Group Membership:Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-groupSocial media:Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcastFind Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellnessPodcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroyPodcast Editing by Brian WaltersThis podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe HERE.About Regina: Dr. Regina Lazarovich, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion, and the founder of the private practice Compass CBT, serving clients across California, New York, and Florida. Dr. Lazarovich has dedicated her fifteen-year career to helping individuals break free from anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, disordered eating, binge eating disorder, body image struggles, people-pleasing, and perfectionism.With a wealth of expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Dr. Lazarovich approaches each client's mental health journey with kindness and understanding. As a Health at Every Size (HAES®) aligned therapist, she wholeheartedly believes that every body deserves care, compassion, and respect.

Shame is one of the biggest barriers to change, but what if understanding where it comes from could help you finally release it? We often see shame as something that lives only inside of us, but it actually has two sides: the external messages we've absorbed from the world around us, and the internalized beliefs that shape how we see ourselves. In this episode, coach Kat Jenkins explores how these two layers of shame work together to keep you stuck in cycles of disconnection and self-criticism. You'll hear practical ways to start releasing shame by questioning where it came from, choosing what to let go of, and learning to respond with compassion instead of criticism. Kat also shares somatic tools to help calm your body when shame arises so you can feel grounded, safe, and open to connection again. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/understanding-healing-two-sides-shame-katClick here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://sarabrewer.com/masterclass