What if you worked on that thing you’re avoiding for only 20 minutes a day? This episode introduces a mindset shift inspired by bees and a monk with a spoon. It’s not about doing it all — it’s about starting small and trusting the power of consistency.
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When Everything Feels Hopeless, Try This
After a conversation that spirals into everything that’s wrong in the world, Dora notices that familiar drop in energy. Instead of staying there, she experiments with something simple. She shifts her attention to small, everyday acts, and begins to see how hope can grow from acti ... Show More
6m 21s
Apr 22
If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Start Here
Dora finds herself standing in the kitchen, phone in hand, unsure where to begin. Messages, responsibilities, small tasks have started to pile up, and suddenly, everything feels like too much. As she sits with that moment, she starts to see the feeling of being overwhelmed a litt ... Show More
6m 34s
Apr 20
They’re Not Showing Up the Way I Want
A group project in nursing school leaves Dora feeling stuck, waiting on others, and quietly pulling away. She feels herself pulling back, convinced she works better alone. But as the experience unfolds, she begins to see how quickly frustration can shape the story, and what opens ... Show More
7m 38s
Jan 2025
Why Exercise Feels Impossible (And How to Finally Make It Stick)
In this episode, we’re tackling the start-and-stop cycle of exercise. Why is something so good for us so hard to stick with? Yuna and Eddie share their personal struggles with getting active, the surprising psychology behind building a lasting habit, and why the key might just be ... Show More
28m 52s
Apr 2025
2943: What the Exercise Habit Did For Me by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness and Motivation
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Episode 2943:
Leo Babauta explores how to transform exercise from a dreaded task into a joyful and sustainable habit by focusing on ... Show More
8m 55s
Feb 2025
2877: Something Beats Nothing by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on How to Exercise Consistently
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Episode 2877:
Ross Enamait emphasizes the power of doing something rather than nothing, debunking the all-or-nothing mindset that h ... Show More
10m 9s
Nov 2024
2786: [Part 1] An Open Letter to People Struggling to Exercise by Roger Lawson of RogLaw Fitness on Embracing Workouts
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Episode 2786:
Roger Lawson delivers a compassionate letter to those struggling with fitness, challenging the notion that exercise i ... Show More
8m 50s
Nov 2024
2787: [Part 2] An Open Letter to People Struggling to Exercise by Roger Lawson of RogLaw Fitness on Sustainable Habits
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Episode 2787:
Roger Lawson delivers an empowering open letter to those struggling to stay consistent with exercise. He offers compa ... Show More
9m 15s
