What if you could make your hardest habits feel easier—without relying on willpower? There’s a simple, science-backed strategy that pairs what you “should” do with something you “want” to do, so you actually look forward to it.
The good news is, you don’t need more motivation. Instead, you can create instant gratification that makes you want to keep engagin ... Show More
Nov 2
365 — Why Depression in Men Almost Never Looks Like Sadness and the Things That Actually Help With Therapist Jor-El Caraballo
Depression in men rarely looks like sadness and instead, looks like irritability and impatience. And because it rarely looks like what we think depression should look. like, it often goes undetected and untreated for years. Whether you’re a man who recognizes some of these signs ... Show More
48m 53s
Oct 30
364 — How to Stop Making a Hard Situation Even More Miserable
Without meaning to, most of us make hard situations even harder with the stories we tell ourselves about them. The good news is you can stop adding extra misery, no matter how tough things get. Today I’m sharing three simple tools to keep you from fueling your misery, plus how to ... Show More
18m 39s
Oct 26
363 - Busy But Not Getting Enough Done? The Only 3 Things You Need to Be More Productive With Dr. Christian Poensgen
Do you feel busy all day but still go to bed wondering what you actually got done? Maybe you've tried productivity tricks like waking up early, tracking your habits or downloading apps and when it doesn't work, you decide you're the problem. Well research suggests the average per ... Show More
56m 55s
Jan 2025
5 Ways to Actually Make Your Habits Stick
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to actually stick to your goals this year. </p><p>Mel shares 5 rules that will make any new habit stick. These hacks are simple, evidence-based, and easy to apply. </p><p>They help you avoid the most common traps people fall into: feeling tire ... Show More
53m 34s
Mar 2025
The Secret to Making Habits Stick (Even When You Have No Willpower!) | Clutterbug Podcast # 265
Have you ever set a goal, felt super motivated for a few days, and then completely fallen off track? Me too—until I discovered a better way. In this episode, I’m sharing how I finally made habits effortless and automatic. No more relying on willpower, no more waiting for motivati ... Show More
46m 17s
Nov 2025
Feeling Lazy or Unmotivated? (Do THIS 5-Minute Rule to Build Discipline & Take Action NOW!)
What’s one small step you can take right now to break the cycle you’re stuck in? Today, Jay shares a simple, science-backed method to help you overcome laziness, distraction, and burnout by focusing on consistency instead of motivation. Rather than waiting for the perfect moment ... Show More
27m 50s
Feb 2025
How to Hack Your Brain’s Reward System
What if staying motivated wasn’t about willpower, but strategy? ADHD coach Eric Tivers created the Dopamenu, a personalized menu of small, satisfying activities designed to boost focus, motivation, and well-being. He joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain how this simple strategy help ... Show More
28m 31s