Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight, curb their temper, quit smoking, or alter any other habit in their lives knows that personal change is hard. Really hard.
Most self-help books out there treat people like machines, blitzing past this difficulty and offering mechanical 5-step formulas for changing your life.
My guest today says such simplified solutio ... Show More
Jun 2
Built to Walk — How Modern Shoes and Weak Feet Are Holding You Back
Walking is one of the most powerful health tools we have. It improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts mood, sharpens cognition, and can even be a predictor of how well you'll age. But all those benefits depend on something we rarely think about until it starts hurting: our feet.Fo ... Show More
58m 51s
Jan 2024
Why Willpower Alone Won't Change Your Life with Eric Zimmer
<p>How does the science of behavioral change help you make significant and long-lasting transformations in your life?</p> <p>Breaking habits and creating change is hard. Even succeeding at a smaller goal, like a New Year’s resolution, is difficult. Even with a ton of research, th ... Show More
20m 46s
Dec 2023
The Psychology of Beliefs: Why Change Is So Hard
<p>In this episode, we're going to explore how our beliefs, whether they're about ourselves, politics, religion, or even our favorite sports teams, often stem from thoughts we've repeated so much that they feel like solid truths. But here's a fun fact: just because we believe som ... Show More
20m 9s
May 2021
4 Reasons We Try To Change Others And How To Cultivate Tolerance, Patience, Compassion Instead
<p>Have you ever wished you could change someone in your life? Have you tried changing someone to fit your ideals and beliefs? If so, have you succeeded? Did it make you happy?</p> <p>It’s frustrating to try and change someone who isn’t willing to change, especially when your cir ... Show More
22m 7s
Nov 2021
Katy Milkman | How to Change Your Behavior
In today’s episode, we cover how to change with Katy Milkman. Katy is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment ... Show More
51m 12s
May 2024
The Quickie: How To Embrace Change And Tolerate Uncertainty
<p>Change is one of the only constants in life, but a lot of people are really adverse to it. TBH, I actually thrive in change and chaos, I’m always seeking newness, so this week I’m sharing how I overcome fear of change to approach it with a growth mindset.</p><p>Tim Ferris says ... Show More
19m 36s