Podcasts about Willpower

Send us Fan MailLetters for Life: Levi Y. Shmotkin on Rebbe's Guidance for Emotional Health From the Inside OutIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah Krinsky and Eda Schottenstein, we interview Levi Shmotkin, author of Letters for Life, a practical guide to emotional health based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters, recorded in honor of Gimmel Tammuz. Shmotkin shares how his own teen experience of heaviness and apathy led him to the Rebbe's counseling, emphasizing gratitude, humility, and shifting focus outward through giving and responsibility. He contrasts popular self-help's self-focus with the Rebbe's “third way” that validates feelings while expanding the mind toward Hashem and others, including examples from education. He discusses tools like structure and productivity, trust to counter anxiety, hesech hadas (redirecting attention), loneliness as eased through awareness of Divine providence, Torah and halacha as the enduring path to spirituality, discovering purpose, and the Rebbe's message that “nothing stands in the way of the will.”EPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyThis episode is powered by Swimply — and with summer here, the timing couldn't be better. Swimply lets you rent a beautiful private pool by the hour, right in your own city. No crowds, no chaos — just your family or friends in your own space. With over 15,000 private pools across the US, Canada, and Australia, you can browse by size, style, and location and find exactly what you're looking for. 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Learn more here: https://yeshivagv.com/Colel Chabad Colel Chabad is one of Israel's oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.  Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/ OkClarity.ComFinding the right therapist or coach can be one of the most challenging parts of seeking help — even with a great referral, the person isn't always the right fit. That's where OkClarity comes in. OkClarity is an online platform featuring hundreds of Jewish therapists, psychiatrists, coaches, nutritionists, and support groups, where you actually get to meet the person through videos and introductions before deciding whether to move forward with a first session. More than 10,000 people have already benefited from OkClarity, and it's not just a directory for those seeking help — if you're a mental health practitioner, therapist, or coach, you can list yourself on the platform too, so the people who need you can find you. Visit okclarity.com  to find the right fit for you.GUEST BIOLevi Y. ShmotkinLevi Y. Shmotkin is a Chassidic scholar and author based in Los Angeles, California. His debut book, Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born from a deeply personal journey — as a teenager, Levi found himself grappling with heaviness, apathy, and a loss of inner spark. It was the Rebbe's letters that became his lifeline, and what began as a private notebook of insights eventually became a book that has resonated with thousands across all walks of Jewish life. A member of Generation Z who never met the Rebbe in person, Levi brings a fresh, relatable voice to timeless wisdom — showing that truth, as he says, is eternal, and the Rebbe's guidance speaks as powerfully today as ever.You can purchase the Letters For Life book here: https://a.co/d/040r8ezR CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction04:05 Meet Levi Shmotkin16:03 Gen Z Connection to Rebbe17:50 Modern Self Help vs Rebbe19:27 A Third Way27:47 Healing Through Others41:17 Spiritual Not Religious42:11 Psychedelics And Torah46:45 Channeling Spiritual Desire48:11 Finding Your Purpose53:29 Loneliness And Providence59:31 Solitude Versus Isolation01:08:13 Changing From Within01:08:42 Speak To Yourself01:14:48 Anxiety And Trust01:23:25 Hesech Hadas Explained01:25:19 Action Without Rumination01:28:39 Marriage and Subconscious01:35:16 Suicidal Student Letter01:41:27 Leap Beyond Status Quo01:45:09 Willpower and Soul Energy01:49:12 Closing Quote and FarewellCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! 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On this solo episode, Stacey argues that the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it is not a discipline or motivation problem—it's a subconscious programming problem.Key takeaways:-The brain is elastic. It can rewire.-The unconscious mind wins every single time.-Willpower is a 10% tool. It will never win against the 90%.Tweetable Quotes:"If money was always scarce and stressful in your house, your unconscious built a program that says money is hard to get and easy to lose. That program does not care what the conscious mind wants. It will find evidence for what it already believes." -Stacey O'Byrne"The gap between what you know and what you do is not a character flaw. It's not proof that you do not want it badly enough. It's the 90% of your brain running software... overriding the 10% that knows exactly where you need to go." -Stacey O'Byrne"You know what needs to happen. You've known it for a really long time. You know that in order to be successful, you get to make more calls and follow up more consistently... And the story that you've been telling yourself is that you just need more discipline, more motivation, a stronger reason why." -Stacey O'ByrneResources:Instagram: @pivotpointadvantageSchedule a 15 minute call with Stacey: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostaceyIf you're ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out: http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccessJoin an interactive environment to help you build the success you've always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals: https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling

If you've ever thought, "Why can't I just stay consistent with healthy eating?" or "I just need more willpower," this episode is for you. So many women blame themselves for struggling with food, cravings, overeating, or constantly starting over. But the issue isn't a lack of discipline. It's often years of under-fueling, over-restricting, constantly trying to lose weight, and never feeling fully at peace around food. Today, we're talking about the real reasons healthy eating feels so hard and why your body may actually be responding exactly the way it was designed to. We'll cover under-fueling, chronic restriction, constant dieting, and the lack of preparation that can make healthy choices feel nearly impossible. My hope is that this conversation helps you stop fighting your body and start building healthy habits from a place of nourishment, consistency, and freedom instead of guilt, frustration, or perfectionism. And if you're looking for support, I'd love for you to join our Facebook community, Lose Weight, Live Free. It's a place where women come together for encouragement, accountability, and practical strategies to create lasting change. If you know what to do but struggle to consistently follow through, that's where coaching can help. I offer one-on-one coaching designed to provide the accountability, guidance, and support you need to finally break free from the cycle of starting over. To learn more, email me at taraj@dietditching.com. I'd love to help you take the next step.

Hey, Survivor! In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Regina Ragasa, a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.  We're talking about the gap between health knowledge and real-life behavior change. We explore why trauma survivors often struggle to implement what they already know about health, and how shame, stress, and survival responses can interfere with sustainable lifestyle change. During our conversation, Dr. Ragasa explains her LIVEN Method—a framework centered on Listening, Imperfection, Validation, Empowerment, and Normalization—to help clinicians and patients build trust and create lasting change through human connection.  She also talks about the “humble plate” vs. celebratory foods, and how cultural food traditions and identity come into play. If you've ever struggled with knowing what to do but not being able to follow through, this episode is for you.  Connect with Dr. Regina Ragasa: Instagram: @CaliWellnessDoc Website: CaliWellnessDPC.com Know who you're dealing with.  Know who you are.

Ever notice that you mow the lawn, feel great about it for exactly three days, and then it needs mowing again? Welcome to the most frustrating law of the universe: nothing stays done. In this episode, I dig into why your health works exactly the same way — and why that's actually good news. If you've ever felt broken because your routine fell apart, or exhausted by the start-over-again cycle, this conversation will change how you see the whole thing. Maintenance isn't the boring part of health. It IS health.In this episode, you'll find out:Why does my health routine always fall apart no matter how motivated I start?What does a realistic maintenance plan actually look like on an average Tuesday (not a fired-up Monday)?What's the one powerful question that turns this whole idea into action today?Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785

Willpower is the inner strength and ability to make conscious decisions, resist temptations, control desires, and pursue goals. This mental trait allows you to balance short-term desires with your long-term goals. Willpower is not a fixed genetic trait, but rather works like a muscle. This ability may be depleted throughout the day by repeated decision-making, stress, and fatigue, but it can be strengthened and cultivated through practise and personal discipline. Willpower is built with small daily decisions, not with big one-day slogans.

Send us Fan MailMost people think healthy habits come down to discipline.But what if the real answer is better systems?In this episode of LOF Office Hours, Coach Mike sits down with Mikal “Dr. Mak” Giancola, DrPH, MPH, founder of Dr. Mak's Superfoods, to talk about public health, applied systems research, food environment, summer momentum, and how to make healthy choices easier in real life.Dr. Mak shares how his background in public health, chronic disease prevention, food systems, and entrepreneurship shaped the creation of Dr. Mak's Superfoods, including his overnight oats.Inside this episode, we cover:What public health actually isWhat makes DRPH different from a PHDHow systems thinking applies down to everyday healthWhy habits break down when routines are changedWhy food enviroment mattersHow meal prep protects bandwidthHow summer disrupts routines, sleep, food choices, and movementHow to reply less on willpower and more on structureWhy adding healthy habits can naturally crowd out unhealthy onesThis conversation is for busy parents, professionals, athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a healthier lifestyle without starting over every few weeks.Get coaching, structure, and accountability here!Check out Dr. Mak's Superfoods here!Use code LOF during June for savings at checkout.

In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind our willpower and when it fails. 

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol EPISODE 9: How to Finally Commit to a Break from Alcohol - No Willpower Required - Dry July, No Drama There is an Afrikaans word - soutpiel - which literally translates to salt willy. It describes someone with a foot in two places, not fully committed to either. One foot in South Africa, one foot in Britain - leaving their willy in the ocean. Trying not to get banned on IG. It is a long-winded but perfectly apt description of trying to cut back on drinking without making a firm decision. A maybe is always a yes. As Yoda says - there is no try, just do. Trying, by its very nature, holds failure in its raison d'etre. Try and stand up right now. You can't - you either stand up or you don't. A decision does something completely different: It gets you out of willpower and into choice It frees your brain up for more interesting things to hyper-focus on It stops the exhausting daily negotiation with yourself about whether you are going to drink tonight If you are struggling to make the decision to take a sober curious break, sit with this question: What is not making that decision keeping me safe from experiencing? I would love to hear your answer. If you would like to you can email me at emma@hoperisingcoaching.com This episode is part of Dry July, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My free resources below will help you prepare for and get the most out of your break. See links below: FREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous: 1. 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago. hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps 2. Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 3. Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar. hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 4. Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink. hoperisingcoaching.com/grounding READY TO GO DEEPER? Ready to make alcohol a non-issue? Watch my free one-hour masterclass: 5 Surprising Ways Taking a Break from Booze Can Be Effortless and Change Your Life. One hour. Five shifts. Your take it or leave it relationship with alcohol starts here. WATCH NOW FOR FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/masterclass Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking? I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 23, 24 and 25 June, 7pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Wednesday 1 July. 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until October. YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.

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What if the way you thought about quitting porn was holding you back? In this first episode of a three-part series, I explore common misconceptions about quitting pornography and why the strategies most people rely on often create more struggle than progress.I share why trying to push urges away, relying on willpower, or treating pornography like a smoking habit or addiction keeps you stuck. When you start to understand your sexual urges as natural biological impulses rather than something to eliminate, you can shift your approach and begin to work with your sexuality instead of against it.You'll learn why these misconceptions prevent lasting change, how curiosity and intentional practices help you navigate your urges more effectively, and how a new 12-week live program can guide you step by step to apply these principles and build a healthier relationship with your sexuality.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/got-wrong-about-quitting-pornClick here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://www.centerforovercoming.com/freeclassMentioned in this episode:FREE TRAINING on June 24: Everything You Were Taught About Quitting Porn Kept You TrappedEverything You Were Taught About Quitting Porn Kept You Trapped - Once you see why, you can finally break the cycle and feel free again. Free Live Q&A with Sara Brewer. When: June 24th, 2026 – 6:00pm MDT Register here: https://overcome-pornography-for-good.captivate.fm/liveclassGrab your spot for this live class here!

Introduction: Do I Have the Will to Go On? Do I even have the will to go on with this episode? Well, hey there, welcome back. Do I even have the will to go on with this episode? Um, I do, but I also have something better. The Willpower Battery: Why “Raw Dogging” Change Fails Let’s talk about that. If you’ve read my book Because… First of all, thank you. But if you haven’t, let me give you a refresher on something that’s really important. If you’ve ever tried to lose weight or make a change in your life and you’ve ever just tried to raw dog it, meaning you think, okay, I’m just going to use sheer force of will to do this. I’m going to stop eating so much, I’m going to shove myself into the gym, I’m going to change jobs, I’m going to be more tolerant with this, that, and the other thing. And you’re like, hey, it works. But you’re also like, oh my god, I’m running out of… energy. Because willpower is a battery with finite energy. Well, fine, you say. I’m just going to increase that battery, right? Like you said Mark, if you repeat something, you can increase it. So I’ll just keep using more and more and more willpower. Burning Out: The Hidden Danger of Relying Solely on Willpower Well, that can create a really dangerous situation, first of all. So if you decided to go the pure willpower route, you would be doing what a lot of people do in their situations that they’re not happy with. They just say, I’m just going to focus harder and harder and harder. But the problem is if the problem or the change is something that requires an inordinate amount of energy, in other words, a huge amount of energy that perhaps you hadn’t planned on or even if you had planned on it, it’s a huge amount of energy that you simply may not have because you’re busy dealing with all the other things in your life. But let’s just say you do it. You put all this effort into making this change and it’s working and that sort of delights you. But you’re like… I’m burning out, I have nothing left for me and my family, I’m crabby now, it’s starting to change me in ways that I don’t like, I’m starting to compensate for it, and so forth. Monsters and Unicorns: The Subconscious Forces Controlling Your Habits See, everything that I’m describing are things that happen under the understanding of Because, the monsters and the unicorns. And what you’re simply doing is ignoring the monsters and unicorns in place. Well Mark, what should I do? you ask perhaps. Well, that’s look to the monsters and unicorns first. And that’s what I do. And that’s what I do when someone works with me. It doesn’t mean we don’t use willpower, we use willpower in everything, it takes willpower to make a decision to go against your monsters and unicorns. If you say, look, I certainly enjoy eating, and I enjoy lots of eating, and I enjoy multiple eating sessions and and all that stuff, it takes willpower to say, oh, I want to give up that pleasure, I want to give up that comfort, right? Well, now you’re going against your unicorn. Diagnosing Your Coping Mechanisms: Are You Protecting Yourself From Pain? Well, instead of taking it that way, you’re kind of doing it backwards. What you should be doing is examining the unicorn itself. Are you really deriving that much pleasure, or are you deriving pleasure from something else? Is it a certain avoidance that allows you to have the pleasure? Or maybe by eating a lot and too much and often and too fast and so and so forth… you’re being forced to do that because you have a monster that is protecting you from pain. Maybe you believe that if you do all these things, these unhealthy eating habits, it will actually protect you from pain, even though it’s going to make you live shorter and make your life less happy. The “Aha” Moment: Triggering Lasting Psychological Change And as soon as you have that realization, as soon as that hits home, now your monsters and unicorns have literally just altered in your system. Just that one sentence I just said. If you’re like, well yeah, oh, wait a second. That’s when change happens. That’s when change happens in people, that’s when change happens in coaching. Because if you don’t do that, then it’s just cheerleading. Whether it’s you cheerleading yourself or someone else is being paid to cheerlead you. And I will tell you, I don’t get paid to cheerlead. I don’t want to get paid to cheerlead. I want to get paid to diagnose, to guide, and to help. Self-Examination and the Unseen Programs Running Your Life So this was a fast one. We’re not even at five minutes and I already switched to the portion of the episode in which I say, okay, now we recognize this, what do we do? Boom, already gave you that. Now, does everyone who is wildly successful or really successful at something go through this? Well, typically they’re not even aware of their monsters and unicorns, typically they just work. In fact, as I use in the case of Michael Phelps, he had both a monster and a unicorn for staying in the pool. He didn’t decide that, he didn’t consciously go, I would like to stay in this pool because it helps me with my ADHD. He just noticed that being in the pool helped him with his ADHD. And the same thing happens in your life. We typically don’t do a lot of self-examination. Well, most people don’t. I do that all the time, which is why I come up with this, but… you typically don’t do that, you go through life with all these programs running and you think, okay, well I I don’t know, look, I don’t know, and we have control mechanisms in place, we have safeties in our psyche that prevent us typically from pulling apart the cover and poking around in all the wires and gears and things. Understandably so, just like in a car, has a hood, it has caps, and has protective seals on lots of things, so does your psyche, for good reasons. And sometimes it’s not for such good reasons. You have childhood trauma or other kinds of trauma, you may have a protective shield around it because you’re not dealing with it. I don’t want to go there. Right? You have something that’s happened to you and you’re just not going there, which is why you don’t see the psychologist that people tell you to see. Or why you don’t even talk about something. Oh, that’s off limits with Bill. Don’t even go there. Right? Moving Beyond Cheerleading: Why You Need a Safe System for Transformation We all know we’ve encountered people like this. We all know we are people like this. If you work with a psychologist or a coach that has a system in place and puts you in a special place that allows you to feel comfortable enough to talk through things. And just being comfortable and talking about things isn’t enough, you have to have a system in place. You can’t just be brought bare in front of a stranger and talk about your hopes, dreams, aspirations, and everything that hurts you. That’s going to hurt. And that’s going to be difficult. So you need to have something in place. You need to know, you need to tell yourself, hey, we’re going to be looking under this cover, but we’re going to do it gently, we’re going to do it with care and respect for ourselves. Next Steps: Explore the Podcast Catalog and the ‘Because’ Framework Your first step in that, frankly, is to listen to podcast episodes like this. And I present my entire catalog of 300 plus episodes. And yes, I’ll stop saying that when we get to 400 plus episodes. But listen through them, listen through them in the 10 or 15 minutes it takes you to listen to them while you’re doing a chore, while you’re in the car… and just think. Think in the safety of your own mental space. And then when you want to learn more, pick up a copy of Because. It’s not that expensive, it’s a short read, but it is packed with information and citations from other books, medical journals, and things like that. And you can always go down your own rabbit holes to make sure that I’m telling you what I say I’m telling you. Finding Your Monsters and Unicorns But I’ll tell you, the moment you discover a monster or a unicorn in place and you go, oh… wait a second. He doesn’t belong there. Sure, he has a useful function, but not there… that’s going to be your aha moment. And all of a sudden, you’ll want to know more, and all of a sudden you’ll want to find all the monsters and unicorns you can. And if you want my help, all you have to do is reach out. You can go on my Calendly, which is a hard word to say, and schedule a 15-minute free appointment and we can have a nice chat about it and see if we’re a fit. And if not, just read some more books and do your due diligence. Conclusion and Resources Wow, this was fun. Thanks for listening as always. And as always, I have a tremendous amount of resources for you. Please, by all means, check out all my goodies. Go to alchemyforme, alchemyforlife, and markbradford.org. And take care of yourself, please. Thank you. Thank you for listening as always, go to markbradford.org to see all my author related things, go to alchemyfor.life to see coaching, speaking, writing, and this podcast. And go to alchemyfor.me to get a copy of CheckMark™

Have you ever felt like you're losing the same battle over and over again — and no matter how hard you try, it just doesn't get better? You're not alone. And this message is for you.We live in a world that's obsessed with desire — and the church often responds with shame, rules, and "just try harder." But what if the real solution isn't fighting harder... it's wanting something better?In this message, we unpack what Jesus actually said about lust, sexual sin, and the desires of the human heart. The answer isn't what most people expect — and it might completely change the way you see your struggle.

Willpower is a terrible strategy for change. This book summary reveals the surprising truth about how our actions shape who we become.

In this powerful re-run, we open the door to one of the most life-changing truths… your Unconscious Mind is running the show

Want more mental strength plays? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Do you procrastinate more than you'd like to admit? You've probably told yourself the problem is willpower, motivation, or self-discipline. But, procrastination usually has nothing to do with those things. It has to do with trying to avoid an uncomfortable feeling. Fortunately, there's a simple mental strength play that can help you start taking action fast. And the best news is, in less than a minute you can get yourself working on that project. It's backed by science and it can help you get moving on those tasks you dread. Some of the things I talk about are: Why calling yourself "lazy" or "undisciplined" is the exact story that keeps you stuck—and what's really driving your procrastination. How dread quietly turns a small task into a huge source of dread. Why procrastination thrives in isolation. The "Text a Motivation Buddy" play—and how I used it to finally edit the section of my book I'd been avoiding for weeks. The three science-backed reasons a single text message can do what willpower can't. How to run the play in five steps, including the specific way to word your text so it actually works. The buddy you should never pick (the lovable friend who'll talk you into lunch instead). The simple "time swap" variation that gets you and a friend both unstuck at once. Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠118 — How to Do Something You Hate ⁠⁠⁠⁠244 — The Science of Motivation: How to Get Things Done When You Feel Stuck Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign Up for My Newsletter —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to ⁠helixsleep.com/STRONGER⁠ to get 20% off sitewide   AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join my Clubhouse App - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/clubhouse-page.html On today's episode I sit down with Sophie to break down why most people can't stay consistent with their fitness — and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or motivation. I walk through why the plans people try to follow are actually set up to fail them, how all-or-nothing thinking sounds like discipline but is the thing that wrecks people every time, and what it actually looks like to build a plan around your worst, busiest days instead of your best ones. We also get into accountability, self-efficacy, and why doing two workouts a week you never miss will always beat six workouts a week you quit by Wednesday. Work With Me 1:1 Coaching - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/erf-1on1.html Free Calorie Calculator https://ericrobertsfitness.com/free-calorie-calculator/ 20% Off Legion Athletic Supplements Code “ERIC” HERE https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/qj2dy Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@EricRobertsFitnessPodcast

Want help uncovering the real reasons behind your urges and build a plan to overcome your pornography use? Click here to book a free call with Sam to get help to overcome pornography – https://stopporn.info/    Have questions you want me to address on future podcast episodes? Email me here:  sam@healingcouples.org   Episode show notes: Why You Can't Stop the Cycle — How to Identify the Root Cause of Pornography Addiction and Finally Break Free Most people trying to overcome pornography addiction focus on the wrong thing. They manage urges in the moment, set up filters, avoid triggers, and white-knuckle their way through temptation — and still end up back in the same cycle. In this episode, we break down why pornography addiction recovery requires more than willpower, and what actually drives compulsive pornography use at the root level. If you're a husband struggling with pornography addiction, a wife recovering from betrayal trauma after discovering your husband's pornography use, or a couple trying to rebuild trust after pornography has damaged your marriage — this episode is for you. You'll learn a practical four-step framework for identifying what's underneath pornography urges before they become a problem. We cover how to recognize emotional triggers versus external triggers, why stress, loneliness, shame, and disconnection fuel pornography addiction, and how to move from surface-level awareness to real resolution. Topics covered in this episode include: how to stop pornography addiction at the root, why pornography urges keep coming back, how betrayal trauma affects wives, how to rebuild trust after pornography addiction, the difference between pornography addiction triggers and opportunities, why willpower doesn't work for pornography recovery, and how couples can heal together after pornography has damaged their marriage. Whether you're just discovering your husband's pornography addiction, deep in the recovery process, or trying to understand why progress keeps stalling — this episode gives you a clear, practical path forward.

John Maytham speaks to Chris Bailey, bestselling author of Intentional, who has spent years researching productivity, focus, and human behaviour , and has distilled that work into a practical guide on how to consistently get things done without burning out or relying on willpower alone. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It felt like we were short track racing on a street course this past weekend in Detroit. Conor Daly returns to Speed Street this week to join Producer Bobby in recapping the recent IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix. Despite another Alex Palou victory, we saw a lot of compelling action throughout the field, including an on-track brawl between former Penske teammates Scott McLaughlin and Will Power. There was a moment when it looked like Kyle Kirkwood had the goods to win, but an unfortunate caution played in the favor of the Palou 10-team allowing him to stretch out to victory in the late stages of the race. Seventh place finisher Louis Foster joins the show to talk about Rahal Letterman Lanigan's steady improvement this season, and how the race officials' quick decisions on yellows in Detroit had several drivers annoyed. They also discuss the Month of May and what Louis is looking forward to on the horizon of the rest of the season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the problem isn't that you need more willpower? In this solo episode, Teri explores one of the biggest myths in alcohol-free living: the idea that lasting change comes from simply trying harder. Drawing on neuroscience, habit formation, nervous system regulation, and practical real-life strategies, she explains why willpower is a limited resource—and why successful alcohol-free living depends on needing less of it. You'll learn how alcohol impacts the brain's reward system, why stress and fatigue make cravings feel stronger, and how simple changes to your routines, environment, and support systems can dramatically reduce the amount of willpower you need to rely on. If you've ever worried that you just don't have enough discipline, this episode offers a refreshing and hopeful perspective: it's not about becoming stronger. It's about learning to support yourself - differently. SHOW NOTES HERE

If change depended only on my willpower, I'd be in trouble. Thankfully, God doesn't just ask us to try harder… He gives us His power to do His will.

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I reconnect with entrepreneur and visionary builder Chuck Balsamo for the first time in five years, and this conversation dives deep into productivity, focus, entrepreneurship, family, legacy, and the systems required to build something truly meaningful. Chuck shares what life has looked like during the last several years of building new ventures, staying intensely focused on growth, and learning how to protect both his energy and his time while still showing up for the people who matter most. We talk extensively about the importance of building "fortresses" of productivity by intentionally designing environments that reduce distraction, minimize decision fatigue, and create opportunities for deep work. Chuck explains how time blocking, routines, boundaries, and intentional calendar management have become essential tools for both business success and personal peace. Drawing from concepts popularized by Daniel H. Pink around willpower, discipline, and habits, Chuck breaks down why most people fail to protect their focus and how entrepreneurs can create systems that allow them to perform at a higher level consistently without burning out. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Chuck's perspective on legacy. As his businesses have grown, he's become increasingly aware that every "yes" comes at the expense of something else, often time with family. We discuss the emotional realities of entrepreneurship, the tradeoffs that come with ambition, and why saying "no" is one of the most important skills anyone can develop. Chuck also introduces his newest venture, uSpace, a premium backyard remote workspace designed to create an undistracted environment for focused work, creativity, and productivity. He shares the origin story behind the company, the inspiration for the design, pricing and financing options, tax and ROI considerations, and his long-term vision for scaling the business into a potentially billion-dollar brand. We also talk about: The "sprinter mindset" for work productivity Why environment shapes performance How distraction is quietly destroying creativity Why one great idea can completely change your life The importance of protecting mental space Entrepreneurship and ego Health scares that shifted Chuck's perspective on life and empathy This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, creators, executives, remote workers, parents, and anyone trying to create more focus, balance, and intentionality in their life. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Chuck Balsamo structures his days for maximum productivity Why creating a distraction-free environment matters The power of time blocking and hard boundaries How to reduce decision fatigue and improve focus Why saying "no" is critical for long-term success The emotional tradeoffs entrepreneurs face How environment impacts performance and creativity The origin story behind uSpace Why focused work in short bursts is more effective How health scares changed Chuck's perspective on life and legacy Timestamps 00:00 Chuck Returns 01:19 Five Years of Building Behind the Scenes 04:39 Calendars, Time Blocking, and Focus 15:50 The Science of Timing, Habits, and Willpower 21:24 Building "Fortress" Environments for Productivity 25:34 How One Great Idea Can Change Everything 30:18 Ego, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship 32:21 The Sprinter Mindset for Work 41:42 Family, Community, and Balance 48:35 Success Habits and Protecting Space 53:58 Growth Through Health Scares 56:33 Gratitude and Final Thoughts

Sandra Beck of Coach Talk Radio sits down with performance expert Andrew Wittman to challenge one of the most overused ideas in personal growth—willpower. Dr. Wittman explains why relying on willpower alone is a losing strategy. It's not unlimited, and it's not reliable under stress. Drawing from his experience as a Marine Corps infantry leader and founder of the Mental Toughness Training Center, he breaks down how decision fatigue, emotional overload, and lack of preparation quietly drain your ability to stay disciplined. The conversation shifts to what actually works: mental toughness. That means building systems, habits, and thought patterns that hold up under pressure. Wittman outlines practical strategies—automating decisions, creating structure, reframing challenges, and training your mind through visualization and repetition. As he puts it, you don't rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of training. If you've ever wondered why motivation fades or why “just try harder” doesn't stick, this episode gives you a more effective framework—one based on strategy, not willpower.Coach Talk Radio is also available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

Do you feel like lasting change is impossible after years of struggle with pornography? In this episode, Sam shares his story of decades of challenges, including trying a 12-step program and thinking marriage would fix the problem. He explains how shifting to a new approach helped him regain control and experience a level of freedom he hadn't thought was possible.Sam walks through the turning points in his journey, from early struggles with shame and willpower cycles to breakthroughs that came through focusing on meaningful milestones and practical strategies. He highlights how addressing challenges in other areas of life transformed his confidence, relationships, and ability to navigate urges effectively.You'll learn why focusing on measurable progress rather than just time without porn creates meaningful change, how addressing life challenges outside of pornography accelerates growth, and how curiosity and intentional action helped Sam finally make lasting progress.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/whats-possible-with-samClick here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://www.centerforovercoming.com/freeclassMentioned in this episode:FREE TRAINING on June 11: How to Finally Be Free from Porn in 2026This is a shame-free, sex-positive methodology designed to help you overcome pornography for good in 2026. When: June 11th, 2026 – 6:00pm MDT Register here: https://overcome-pornography-for-good.captivate.fm/liveclassGrab your spot for this live class here!

Are you secretly exhausted from maintaining a public mask of success while carrying a private weight of hidden habits? In this episode of "A small cup of freedom," Coach Matt exposes why white-knuckled willpower fails, and looks at the radical, mind-transforming alternative offered by Jesus.Choose your path toward restoration below:1. [ENROLL NOW] The Freedom in Sonship 12-Week Audio Immersive: https://payhip.com/b/ajE8dStop looking for more information. Step into the exact same 90-day transformation blueprint Coach Matt takes his private 1-on-1 clients through. This self-paced audio experience will dismantle your shame scripts, awaken your new heart, and coach you into the freedom Christ already paid for. No zoom calls to schedule, just pure transformation during your daily commute delivered right to your phone.2. [SECURE THE GUIDE] The Performance vs. Grace Exchange Field Guide™: https://payhip.com/b/kNshS. Secure the complete digital field guide designed to walk you through a step-by-step mental transformation. Learn exactly how to map your specific triggers, expose the lies of legalistic performance, and practice daily Rhythms of Grace that actually allow you to experience your freedom in Christ.Stop trying to fix your old life. Rest in your finalized identity as a secure son. The double life ends here because isolation ends here.3. 1-on-1 Deep Dive Coaching: If you are ready to stop the heavy lifting of performance, let's look at it together. I offer personalized Coaching to help you untangle your specific scripts. Reach out directly at: coachmattgalbraith@gmail.com. Put "Coaching" in the subject line. Limited spots available. Follow us on Instagram: @mattg.freedom4u

Sean Willers was homeless as a teenager, served in Afghanistan, became an international DJ playing some of the biggest clubs in the world, and then woke up in a hospital bed with no memory of how he got there. That moment didn't just end a night out, it ended an entire identity. In this episode of School of Rock Bottom, we explore what happens when success and self-destruction start to overlap, and the point where you're forced to choose between continuing the cycle or rebuilding everything from scratch.Sean's life moves through homelessness, early alcohol use, military service, the fitness industry, and a high-flying DJ career that gradually became dominated by cocaine and alcohol. What begins as escapism turns into dependency, shaped further by a nightlife culture where excess is normalised and boundaries slowly disappear.He breaks down the pivotal night in 2021 when a set in Nottingham, intended to mark a reset, spiralled into blackout, hospitalisation, and police involvement. That moment became the final breaking point with the music industry and the start of sobriety.From there, the conversation moves beyond the headline of addiction and into the mechanics of recovery itself. Sean challenges the usefulness of labels, questions whether traditional frameworks like AA work for everyone, and argues that long-term change is built less on willpower and more on structure, identity, and discipline.They also explore the often overlooked reality of early recovery: the substitution of one compulsion for another, the role of dopamine-driven behaviours, and the slow process of building stability without relying on extremes for regulation.At its core, this is a conversation about control. Not just stopping drugs and alcohol, but learning how to build a life that no longer requires them.Sean is now a high-performance life and wellness coach, working with people who look like they've got it all together on the outside but know something isn't right underneath, helping them get in shape, quit drinking, and take back control. He has worked with over 500 clients across 15 countries.Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773eThank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -www.gavinsisters.co.ukand use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off!Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypalTopics -0:00 Trailer & Intro 2:45 A rock bottom moment6:00 Homeless at 158:15 Why Sean isn't a victim11:00 The gym helps Sean as a teenager12:40 Joining the army to straighten out15:30 Was trauma the reason addictions increased?17:00 DJ'ing and drugs20:15 Why alcohol and cocaine had to go together 21:30 Why Cocaethylene is dangerous23:45 Addicted to the coke persona25:00 Coke leads to heavy porn use30:00 Cross addiction32:00 How Sean got clean and sober35:45 Many paths to the top of them mountain42:00 Willpower is for weak men!44:00 Does moderation work?46:30 Playing the tape forward!49:45 Why Sean isn't perfect or doing it one day at a time52:45 Remove yourself from your triggersFollow SeanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sean_willerscoachingFollow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpdsPlease subscribe, follow, like, leave a review and comment!YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/y3ez4ssuSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/3tjemyxxApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3 #AddictionRecovery#SobrietyJourney#Sober

When pressure surfaces anxious thoughts and old patterns, God's Spirit works through His living Word to transform the mind like willpower never could.

Dry July, No Drama: Daily Tips for a Take It or Leave It Relationship With Alcohol Episode 1 - Why Cutting Back on Alcohol Has Nothing to Do With Willpower There are not two types of people - those who can drink and those who can't. Anyone can start to use alcohol problematically if they are drinking regularly and begin associating it with relief from emotional or physical pain. These kinds of sayings shame people and put the blame squarely on the individual - rather than understanding the truth: Alcohol is the solution to the problem of a person's pain. Not the problem itself. This means: Problematic alcohol use is not a morality issue It is often a valid nervous system safety response to a world that doesn't have our best interests at heart The goal is not to shame ourselves into stopping - it is to find a different solution Our job is to learn how to hold ourselves in our distress. To find a way to be with this world that doesn't hurt our heart and soul even more in the process. If you are sober curious, tired of the back-and-forth about drinking, or simply want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol - you are in the right place. This episode is part of Dry July, No Drama - a daily MidlifeAF podcast mini series with tips for cutting back on alcohol without willpower, labels or forever. My free resources below will help you prepare for and get the most out of your break. See links below: FREE TOOLS - four beautiful resources to help you drink less and feel fabulous: 1. 7 Steps to Take Back Control of Alcohol - the exact steps I took when I started out on this journey nearly five years ago. hoperisingcoaching.com/7-steps 2. Awareness Worksheets - if you do nothing else, working through the answers to these questions will change your relationship with alcohol for the better. hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 3. Your North Star Visualisation - stops your brain freaking out about doing something unfamiliar. hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 4. Grounding Meditation - you know that feeling when you have a drink and the body goes "aaaaaaaahhhhhhh" and everything seems to relax? What the body really needs is to ground - to come back home to self, and for self to feel lovely. That is what we work on in my live programs. We start every session with a grounding and connect with ourselves to find out what our body really needs when it thinks it wants to drink. hoperisingcoaching.com/grounding READY TO GO DEEPER? Ready to make alcohol a non-issue? Watch my free one-hour masterclass: 5 Surprising Ways Taking a Break from Booze Can Be Effortless and Change Your Life. One hour. Five shifts. Your take it or leave it relationship with alcohol starts here. WATCH NOW FOR FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/masterclass Are you tired of the mental back-and-forth about drinking? I am running a FREE 3-Day Alcohol Reset on 23, 24 and 25 June, 7pm Melb/Syd (replays available). No willpower talk. No abstinence pressure. You can even drink while you do it. A judgement-free space to learn the tools to step into a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol. REGISTER FREE: hoperisingcoaching.com/3-day-reset Want a take it or leave it relationship with alcohol? Want to stop all the "will I, won't I" internal conflict around wine? I am running the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment LIVE from Wednesday 1 July. 30 days. Small group coaching. Only 25 spots. Small, intimate and private. Rewire your brain and nervous system so you no longer have to reach for a glass to quieten your busy brain, calm your overwhelmed soul or socialise when your social battery is spent. Early bird pricing open now - $500 off the full price, plus two 1:1 counselling sessions with me and 3 webinars included (worth +$1,000). We won't run this live again until October. YOUR NEXT RIGHT MOVE STARTS HERE: hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Change happens in a moment, my friends - the preparation for change takes a little bit of time. Take the time. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. _____________________________________________________

Warum und Wieso Mehr Leistung, Motivation, Elan und Glück – in der Arbeit und im Leben. Darum geht es in meinem Podcast. Für Führungskräfte und alle, die irgendwie in Verantwortung sind. Thema dieser Folge: Zuversicht als Führungskraft verstehen, verstärken und verbreiten Überall Umbruch, Unmut, Ungewissheit. Krach, Krise, Konflikt. Rekordzahl an Unternehmenspleiten, Konjunkturprognosen im freien Fall, geopolitische Dauerkrise. Und mittendrin die Frage: Woher nimmst du eigentlich noch Zuversicht? Ich habe dafür auch einen neuen Audiokurs bei LinkedIn Learning aufgenommen – diese Folge gibt einen Einblick, ergänzt um ein paar exklusive Add-Ons. Außerdem kommen Stimmen zu Wort, die zeigen, wie unterschiedlich Menschen Zuversicht erleben und beschreiben: ein Optiker, eine Kinderkrankenschwester, ein Pfarrer und Nachhilfelehrer, eine Schülerin – und ein Schüler. „Das Gute sehen – ohne das Schlechte zu übersehen. Das real Mögliche anstreben – ohne sich mit dem Unmöglichen zu verheben." In zwei Wochen folgt der zweite Teil: Wie du Zuversicht konkret verstärken und verbreiten kannst – mit Do's und Don'ts für Führungskräfte. ⏱️ Aus dieser Folge [00:00] Teaser: Vier Stimmen zur Frage „Was bedeutet Zuversicht?" [ca. 02:00] Intro: Worum es in dieser Folge geht – und warum das Thema Zuversicht gerade so brennt [ca. 04:00] Überall Krise: Konjunktur, Geopolitik, KI – der Kontext, in dem Zuversicht gefragt ist [ca. 06:00] Vox Pops: Alessandro, Florian, Nathalie, Panna und Stella über Zuversicht – was sie bedeutet und wie sie sich anfühlt [ca. 09:00] Was Zuversicht ist – und was nicht: Abgrenzung von Hoffnung und Optimismus; Christians Definition [ca. 11:00] Aristoteles, Snyder & Co.: Willpower und Waypower – was die Forschung über Zuversicht sagt [ca. 13:00] Warum Zynismus es leichter hat: Negativitätsbias, Klickzahlen und das Evolutionserbe [ca. 15:00] Die Vorteile von Zuversicht: Schulnoten, Lebenszufriedenheit, Gesundheit, Sterblichkeitsraten – was Studien zeigen [ca. 17:00] Zuversicht im Arbeitskontext: Fortune-100-Chefs, Meta-Analysen, Waypower in Teams [ca. 19:00] Vox Pops: Was hilft gegen Angst und Sorge? Florian, Stella, Panna und Nathalie antworten [ca. 21:00] Ausblick auf Folge 2: Konkrete Do's und Don'ts für mehr Zuversicht – und Hinweis auf den Audiokurs

If you have been watching the GLP-1 conversation explode and quietly wondering if there is another way, this one is for you. Andrea sits down with Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an honest, science-forward talk about appetite, cravings, and why our relationship with food shifts in perimenopause and menopause. Sarah explains why hunger is biology rather than a willpower problem, and how Calocurb uses a hops extract from New Zealand research to gently support your own natural appetite hormones. It is not a pitch for a magic pill, just a grounded look at one more option so you can decide what is right for you and your body.Topics CoveredWhy weight and appetite feel so different in perimenopause and menopauseThe willpower myth, and why hunger is biology, not a personal failingWhat GLP-1s are in plain English, and why everyone is talking about themWhere Calocurb came from, and the New Zealand science behind itHow a natural, hops-based option is different from the injectionsWhat it is actually like to use day to dayWhat the research has shown so farA straight answer on the canola oil questionSarah's honest story of making peace with foodWhy this is one tool, not a magic fixUse this link to save on Calocurb: https://www.calocurb.com/morphusChapters0:00 At peace with food (cold open)0:50 Welcome and who is Andrea Donsky1:46 Meet Sarah Kennedy, and life in New Zealand3:24 What is a GLP-1, and why it is everywhere5:59 Satiety hormones and what shifts in perimenopause6:52 Willpower is a misnomer: the physiology of hunger9:46 The Calocurb origin story: New Zealand government science11:53 Bitter taste receptors all the way down the gut13:20 1,000 extracts tested, and why hops won14:46 The first human clinical: a 600% hormone increase15:57 How it compares to semaglutide and Ozempic16:59 How to take it: timing, empty stomach, and onboarding19:10 Why it is considered gentle on the body20:27 Building a routine and intermittent fasting21:24 Can you take it with your medications22:23 Side effects, bloating, and what they actually mean23:37 Gastroparesis: how it differs from the synthetics24:59 The clinical studies, including a women-only trial28:11 Blood sugar, insulin resistance, and the newest trial29:25 A message for women gaining weight in midlife30:41 Sarah's personal story with food32:45 Age limits and adolescent research33:33 Do you take it forever, and the weight-regain question36:44 The canola oil question, answered transparently39:54 Hops and estrogen: is there an effect41:08 Where to find Calocurb42:13 A tool in the toolkit43:12 Closing thoughts and how you can helpSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined

Binge eating and emotional eating are not simply about willpower. According to Dr. Vanita Rahman, they are often driven by stress, shame, biology, habits, food environment, and the way the brain learns to use food as a coping mechanism. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr. Rahman joins Chuck Carroll to explain what is really happening when someone feels out of control around food — and how to begin breaking the cycle. Chuck also shares his own experience with food addiction, emotional eating, and eating in secret before losing 280 pounds and transforming his health.

In this episode of the Story Club, Chris Walker shares hisjourney of transformation and the importance of understanding our subconsciousbeliefs.  He discusses how many high-achieving individuals operateunder the illusion that success comes from external validation and relentlessambition.  However, true growth stems from addressing the foundationalbeliefs that drive our actions.  By shifting our mindset and focusing on emotionalsovereignty, we can unlock our full potential and achieve clarity in our lives. Chris's insights challenge conventional wisdom and encourageus to rethink our approach to personal and professional development.  Connect with Jonny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnysrose Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswalker171/ Chris' Book: https://www.amazon.com/Frequency-Era-Chris-Walker-ebook/dp/B0GXGBWSWQ Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background (00:32) - Transition from B2B Marketing to PersonalDevelopment (01:21) - Life Version 1.0 Operating System (02:14) - The Building Metaphor (04:06) - The Cause of Success (04:20) - Challenging Subconscious Programming(07:47) - The Realization and Shift (07:55) - The Impact of Mid-grade Anxiety (08:47) - The Trigger for Change (15:25) - The Importance of Emotional Regulation (15:44) - Encoded and Belief Systems (16:37) - Gary, The Factory Worker Philosophy (20:33) - The Shift in Economic Value and Education (23:59) - The Role of Discipline and Willpower (30:06) - Understanding Subconscious Beliefs and TheirImpact (32:22) - The Six-Tier Frequency Map (35:53) - Achieving Full Emotional Sovereignty (37:19) - Common Patterns Among High Tier Individuals (38:24) - Misconceptions and Understanding of Frequencies (41:58) - The Importance of Daily Practice (44:59) - The Future of Frequency Training (49:52) - Advice for Knowledge Workers (51:24) - The Inertia of Traditional Education (51:57) - The Five Traps of the Knowledge Economy (54:12) - Historical Recurrence of Traps (54:56) - The Changing Rules of the Economy (56:26) - The Limitations of Artificial Intelligence (58:11) - The Future: The Frequency Era (59:06) - Closing Remarks

In this episode of The Recovered Dad podcast, we unpack a hidden driver behind this habit that most men completely overlook. While many assume the struggle is rooted in desire, lack of discipline, or high drive, we reveal how fatigue is often the real culprit behind poor decisions and relapse patterns. We walk through how exhaustion impacts decision-making, emotional awareness, and self-control, especially at the end of the day. We also break down the subtle progression that leads from small compromises to bigger choices, and why most men don't even see it happening in real time. Most importantly, we shift the focus from fighting urges to managing energy. We explore how building a lifestyle rooted in rest, awareness, and proactive habits allows you to stay out of the danger zone entirely. This conversation is about learning to live differently, so you can become the kind of man who no longer needs this behavior to cope with life. Top 10 Show Highlights [00:00] Welcome back to the podcast and introduction to today's topic on a hidden driver in recovery. [01:00] We introduce fatigue as one of the most overlooked causes behind relapse and unhealthy coping behaviors. [02:00] Why most men misidentify the problem as desire, when the real issue is exhaustion and depleted energy. [03:00] The importance of emotional awareness and recognizing what else is present alongside the urge. [04:00] Real life example of how small decisions at the end of the day spiral into bigger choices when energy is low. [05:00] The pattern of waking up the next day with clarity and realizing the issue was fatigue, not desire. [06:00] How exhaustion creates a foggy mental state that weakens decision-making and self-control. [08:00] The "middle circle" state where you stop taking action and begin disconnecting from what you know is right. [10:00] Why recovery is about building a lifestyle that keeps you out of the danger zone, not just reacting to urges. [14:00] Practical strategies including sleep discipline, cutting the late-night trap, naps, and managing energy proactively.   Linked List of Sites or Resources Mentioned: Learn More About The Liberation Boot Camp: https://www.therecovereddad.com Download the Father's Freedom Framework: https://www.therecovereddad.com/fathers-freedom-framework Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recovereddad 

This week on the Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with Carla Birnberg for a conversation that felt like a permission slip so many of us need. If you've ever found yourself saying: "Why can I stay on track for a few weeks and then fall off?" "Why do I keep starting over every Monday?" "Why does motivation work for everyone except me?" ...this episode is for you. Carla has spent decades studying consistency, habits, and behavior change, and she shares why so many people are stuck in cycles of burnout, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinking. We unpack: • Why intensity is overrated and identity matters more • What the wellness industry got wrong about motivation • Why willpower is not the answer • How diet culture conditioned us to chase short-term results • Why streak culture can backfire • The small daily choices that actually create sustainable change • How to rebuild trust with yourself in midlife • What consistency really looks like when life gets messy This episode is a reminder that transformation isn't built in one big moment. It's built in the quiet choices we repeat over and over. If this episode spoke to you, take a screenshot and share it to your Instagram stories and tag us so we can repost and connect with you. Follow us on Instagram: @feliciaromero @carlabirnberg And if you're loving the Hi Felicia Podcast, I would be so grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to rate, review, and subscribe. Those reviews help us reach more people and continue having these meaningful conversations. Thank you for being here and for spending part of your day with us ❤️

You know what you should do. You're just not doing it. The gym bag is by the door. The draft is open on your screen. The email's been sitting there for three days. And somewhere underneath all of it is the same quiet assumption running the show: that you have to feel like it first. That motivation comes before action.  What if that's backwards? That's the premise behind Morita therapy, and it's the reason this conversation with Gregg Krech might rearrange how you think about getting things done. Gregg is the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute, a Naikan education and retreat center in Vermont.. He is also the author of several books, including: "Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection," "A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness," "The Art of Taking Action," and "Question Your Life."   For nearly thirty years Gregg has been teaching an approach called Morita therapy developed a century ago by a Japanese psychiatrist to treat severe anxiety, and it offers a genuinely different way of dealing with the feelings that stop us. Here's the core of it. When we have a difficult feeling, like anxiety, depression, anger, or the urge to quit, we think we have two options: express it or suppress it. Morita therapy offers a third. Acceptance.  You coexist with the feeling, and you take action anyway.  In this conversation we get into how you actually build that skill, not as a concept, but as something you train like free throws or piano. We cover why motivation is optional, what the maxim "lead with the body" means, why the smartest people often get the most stuck, and how to use your attention to relieve suffering in real time. We talk about recovering from real setbacks like job loss and divorce, and end on a surprisingly freeing idea about indecision: why what you do after you decide matters far more than the decision itself. Some highlights from the episode: 02:36 Origins of Morita Therapy 06:39 The third options  10:48 Thoughts vs actions  13:31 Purpose and feelings 17:24 Practice restraint and action 21:37 Directors vs actors  24:20 Willpower  27:27 Motivation and optionality 29:09 Lead with your body 30:38 Setbacks 33:29 Attention 35:37 Meditation  41:00 Breath practice 45:31 Resistance 48:24 Exercises over maxims 55:22 Indecision and commitment Enjoy! For show notes and more, visit larryweeks.com/podcasts/  

What does the perfect business partnership look like? According to Kylee and Tara, it looks like two people who are complete opposites, in the most perfect way.In this episode, Will sits down with the co-founders of Mind to Body Healing, one of Arizona's fastest-growing pelvic floor physical therapy practices. From a bold cold introduction at a student lecture to signing five-year leases together, Kylee and Tara have built something that goes far beyond a clinic. They have built a movement.Here is what you will learn in this episode:What Makes Their Partnership Work They describe their dynamic as yin and yang, what one loves, the other does not. The Business Model Breakdown Mind to Body Healing operates as a cash-based pelvic health practice. Why Pelvic Health Matters for Everyone Both Kylee and Tara came to pelvic health as patients first. They were dismissed, minimized, and told their pain was not real. That experience is exactly why they do what they do. Resources Mentioned:Mind to Body Healing (clinic): m2bhealing.comPelviEd (provider education): pelvied.comBook: Available at pelvied.comIf you are a PT practice owner, a provider in pelvic health, or anyone trying to build something meaningful in healthcare, this episode is for you.Subscribe to WillPower for weekly conversations with physical therapy leaders doing bold things in practice.Send us Fan MailVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy. 

Why do so many disciplined, high-functioning people keep pushing themselves long after the tank is empty? This episode explores the hidden costs of overusing willpower and why self-control, though powerful, can become destructive when it loses contact with the body, emotion, values, and limits. It looks at how rigid ideas of strength, externally driven perfectionism, and fear-based motivation can trap people in cycles of depletion. It also offers a healthier alternative: a more flexible definition of strength and a more sustainable way of working from desire rather than pressure.

Do you feel shame about your sexual thoughts or desires while trying to quit pornography? In this episode, I explore why sexual shame often causes more harm than pornography itself and how you can move past it to quit porn in a sex-positive, shame-free way. You'll learn how to separate natural sexual feelings from moral judgment, recognize that your thoughts do not define your worth, and approach your sexuality with curiosity instead of condemnation. This episode will help you reduce sexual shame and create a healthier, more empowered relationship with your sexual self as you work to quit pornography. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/overcoming-sexual-shame-quitting-porn Click here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://www.centerforovercoming.com/freeclass

In this episode with award-winning journalist and author Maia Szalavitz challenges the idea that addiction is simply about pleasure or willpower. Instead, she explains addiction as compulsive behavior that continues despite negative consequences — and shows why withdrawal, dependence, and addiction are not the same thing.The conversation explores “wanting” versus “liking,” why dopamine is misunderstood, how social media and AI can exploit reward systems, and why punishment often fails. Ultimately, Szalavitz argues that recovery depends less on tough love and more on connection, purpose, safety, and care.Chapters00:00 Understanding Addiction: Definitions and Mechanisms10:43 The Role of Dopamine in Addiction14:18 Addiction as a Learning Disorder16:22 Substance vs. Experience: The Nature of Addiction20:13 Evidence-Based Methods for Overcoming Addiction25:20 Finding Meaning and Purpose Beyond Addiction33:30 The Pursuit of Meaningful Experiences34:15 Understanding Dopamine and Pleasure39:10 The Complexity of Addiction43:00 Social Media and Addiction Dynamics50:42 Generational Perspectives on Technology and Addiction57:53 Lessons Learned in Addiction Science01:02:03 Rethinking Addiction: A New Perspective01:03:54 The Compulsive Nature of Addiction01:04:14 Understanding Addiction Beyond Pleasure01:05:27 The Importance of Connection and CompassionFollow Maia Szalavitz onX (https://x.com/maiasz)Follow Breaking Math onSubstack (https://breakingmath.substack.com/)X (https://x.com/breakingmathpod)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social)Website (https://www.breakingmath.io/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod)Follow Noah onInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/profnoahgian/)X (https://x.com/ProfNoahGian)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/profnoahgian.bsky.social)Follow Autumn onX (https://x.com/1autumn_leaf)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/1autumnleaf.bsky.social)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/)Substack (https://substack.com/@1autumnleaf)email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

00:00 - 12:17 - Will Power from Andretti Global joins the show! Will and JMV preview the race, discuss how the drivers handle changes to the weather, and more! 12:18 - 26:53 - Ryan Hunter-Reay of Arrow McLaren joins the show! Ryan and JMV preview the 110th Running of the Indy 500, the disappointment of last year’s race and how painful it is to see one slip away, and more! 26:54 - 42:21 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Fever’s defensive woes to start the season. They debate what they saw last night as the Cavaliers choked away a 20-point lead in the 4th quarter and lost Game 1 to the Knicks. 42:22 - 55:46 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show calls in to discuss the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and the 500!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:15 – JMV is out at Pivot Bar & Balcony ahead of the Fever’s game against Portland! Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show calls in to discuss the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and the 500! 25:16 – 39:13 – Will Power from Andretti Global joins the show! Will and JMV preview the race, discuss how the drivers handle changes to the weather, and more! 39:14 – 44:37 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:38 - 1:05:09 – Ryan Hunter-Reay of Arrow McLaren joins the show! Ryan and JMV preview the 110th Running of the Indy 500, the disappointment of last year’s race and how painful it is to see one slip away, and more! 1:05:10 – 1:22:37 – Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Fever’s defensive woes to start the season. They debate what they saw last night as the Cavaliers choked away a 20-point lead in the 4th quarter and lost Game 1 to the Knicks. 1:22:38 – 1:30:02 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:30:03 – 1:48:39 – JMV, Chris Melby of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Alex and others keep the show rolling at Pivot Bar! 1:48:40 – 2:01:56 - JMV, Alex and attorney Andy Baldwin keep the show going by discussing Andy’s work on the Delphi case. 2:01:57 – 2:09:45 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willpower is fundamentally the wrong tool for inner transformation. French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil argued that attention — not discipline or force of will — is the true engine of inner change. Raghunath and Kaustubha bring this insight into conversation with the Gopīs of Vṛndāvana, whose loving meditation on Kṛṣṇa accomplished what no effort of will could. The Bhagavad-gītā's method of inner transformation is simple: turn your attention toward Kṛṣṇa. And the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam promises that faithfully hearing about the Gopīs' love for Him is itself enough to conquer material lust, the deepest disease of the heart. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.29.9-11 ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 *********************************************************************

What can improv teach you about overcoming pornography? In this episode, coach Kat Jenkins shares how the principles of improv can be applied to quitting porn and navigating the challenges that come with it. Using rules from improv, she shows how you can change your responses, build trust with yourself, and create better outcomes in your journey.Kat walks through nine core improv rules and explains how each can support progress. From saying yes and being a good listener to finding your team, taking up space, and understanding who holds the power in a situation, these strategies help can help you approach your urges with curiosity and intentionality rather than avoidance or shame.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://centerforovercoming.com/post/rules-improv-quitting-porn-katClick here to sign up for my free masterclass, How to Overcome Pornography without using Willpower: https://www.centerforovercoming.com/freeclassMentioned in this episode:FREE TRAINING on May 21: How to Finally Be Free from Porn in 2026This is a shame-free, sex-positive methodology designed to help you overcome pornography for good in 2026. When: May 21st, 2026 – 6:00pm MST Register here: https://overcome-pornography-for-good.captivate.fm/liveclassGrab your spot for this live class here!

Hey Team! This week, I'm talking with Christine Lane, an accredited financial counselor (AFC) with a master's degree in psychology. Christine has ADHD herself and, luckily for the rest of us, her hyper-fixation happens to be on personal finance. She's the founder of Mind Over Money, where she focuses on the psychological hurdles that make traditional budgeting feel like a personal failure rather than just a glitch in your executive function. In our conversation today, we get into her "Four-Bucket Banking System" and why we need to stop making our money multitask. We also explore the concept of using "friction" as a tool for impulse control and why simulating the physical loss of cash can be a great way to get your limbic system to play ball. We also talk about the specific tools she uses to gamify spending, why detailed categorization is often just a form of productive procrastination, and how to set up "set it and forget it" systems that protect your bills from your worst impulses. If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/296 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD This Episode's Top Tips Modern digital spending, such as our cards and phones, provides a "gain" without the physical feeling of money leaving. To help bridge this gap, tools like a calculator, where you can subtract the cost at the moment of purchase, can help the limbic system register the loss, balancing the emotional input so you feel protective of your remaining funds. When we let our savings accounts multitask, we can end up imagining that the same $5,000 can cover both an emergency and a vacation. By using something like the Four-Bucket Banking System (Bills, Variable, Periodic, Emergency), you create "object permanence" for your money, ensuring that essential funds are physically separated from your spending urges. Willpower is a finite resource that often fails when we are stressed. Instead of "trying harder," we want to focus on bending external structures (like deleting the Amazon app or removing saved credit card info) to create enough friction to let our executive function outpace some of our more impulsive spending choices.  

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Have you ever done everything "right" and still felt like alcohol had the upper hand? You're not alone — and there's a really good reason for that. Coach Hayley coaches M through the fear and doubt swirling around her upcoming break, while Coach Zoe helps Lawrence see that his drinking is actually rooted in a rebellious 15-year-old who never got to grow up. When you understand why willpower fails with alcohol, everything starts falling into place. M discusses: Why willpower fails with alcohol when “just one” never feels like enough Fear of forever, and why one day at a time feels safer Drinking alone, hiding, and the pain of not feeling like herself Using experiments and data instead of shame Wanting peace, sleep, and self-trust more than wine Learning to meet her authentic self with curiosity And more… Lawrence discusses: The childhood roots of rebellion and how they shaped his drinking Why alcohol stopped feeling freeing and started feeling costly Health, sleep, and relationships taking the hit Realizing rebellion was hurting him, not helping him Moving from survival mode into wise-adult choices Letting go of old stories and building a life he doesn't want to escape And more topics… Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time. Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/ Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life's big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Willpower Doesn't Work | Interview | EP 619 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-619-guest-expert-willpower-doesnt-work-with-dr-ben-hardy/ Ways To Rebel Without Alcohol | Reader Questions | EP 268 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-268-reader-question-sneaking-drinking-rebel-withouot-alcohol/ Sleep, with Michael Gradisar | Interview | EP 253 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-253-sleep-with-michael-gradisar/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

Dr. Kentaro Fujita, PhD, is a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University and an expert in the science of self-control and motivation. We discuss the best tools for developing strong self-control: to do more of what you aspire to and cease doing things you would like to avoid. We discuss why you need more than one form of willpower to achieve sustained motivation and overcome procrastination. Dr. Fujita also clarifies the data on the 2-marshmallow test, delayed gratification and intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Kentaro Fujita (00:03:08) Marshmallow Tests, Self-Control; Adult Modeling (00:08:24) Criticism of Marshmallow Tests, Learning Self-Control (00:15:08) Sponsors: David & Lingo (00:17:34) Movement & Motivation (00:21:42) Doing Hard Things; Exhaustion & Depletion Effect (00:29:02) Willpower vs Self-Control, Improving Self-Control (00:34:27) Aspiration or Fear for Motivation, Long- vs Short-Term Outcomes (00:40:55) Self-Control Toolkit, Tool: Failure & Exploration (00:46:44) Sponsor: AG1 (00:48:28) Motivation Warm-Up?, Tools: Mindset; Motivation Orientation (00:57:30) Imperfect Conditions, Self-Control Conflicts, Tool: Why vs How (01:05:25) Tool: "Whys" & Motivation Goals (01:11:26) Competition, Tool: Motivation Types (01:17:13) Sponsor: LMNT (01:18:33) Abstinence vs Moderation, Consistency vs Rigidity (01:27:48) Burnout; "Invisible" Goals, Single Goal & Trade-Offs (01:35:17) Intrinsic Motivation for Sustained Goals (01:40:16) Sponsor: Function (01:41:53) Meaning in Simple Tasks, Ikigai (01:49:03) Self-Control Failure, Tools: Distancing, 3rd Person & Heros (01:55:04) Words as Motivation, Visualization, Social Validation (02:03:51) Music, Anchors, Nostalgia (02:06:46) Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation, Job & Salary (02:14:11) Mindfulness & Taking Breaks, Wabi-Sabi & Imperfection, Ikigai (02:20:56) Future Directions (02:25:19) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices