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You want to be healthier. You want to read more. You want to meditate or eat better or finally stick to your habits. So why can’t you?In this solo episode, Paul explains the #1 mistake most people make when trying to build new habits—and how to fix it with a simple, powerful reframe: make it so easy you can’t not do it.🔑 Key Takeaways:Why “doing it all” usually leads to doing nothingThe firehose analogy (and how it applies to behavior change)How to break habits into puzzle pieces instead of full overhaulsWhy small, repeatable actions beat big, unsustainable effortsHow to build momentum without relying on motivation🎯 Listener Challenge:Take one habit you've been struggling to build and cut it in half. Then cut it in half again. Start there.📎 Related Episodes:“What If Your Bad Habits Are Actually Good?”“The Secret to Unlimited Motivation (From Science)”📩 Want coaching support? Book a free call⭐ Like the show? Leave a review to help more people find it.

What does it really mean to trust yourself? Is fear just a byproduct of not knowing who you are—or who you could be?In this mind-bending interview, Paul sits down with Lawrence Yeo—creator of the illustrated blog More To That and author of The Inner Compass—to explore the tension between certainty and curiosity, mastery and status, and how to rewrite the internal scripts running your life.🔑 Topics we cover:How conditioning disguises itself as identityWhy curiosity is gratitude for the unknownThe true difference between confidence and self-trustHow to stress-test your intuition and stop living on autopilotWhy real creativity starts with agency—not art💬 Favorite Quotes:“Creativity is your birthright.”“Every fear is a fear of uncertainty.”“Mastery is the quest to improve for its own sake.”📘 Grab Lawrence’s book The Inner Compass:✍️ Read his work at MoreToThat.com🎯 Action Step: Start a 5-minute journal entry today—but ask why, not what.

If you’ve ever felt like your biggest enemy is yourself, this one’s for you.In this solo episode, I share my proven 30-day plan for eliminating self-sabotage using the SLUMP framework I’ve taught to hundreds of coaching clients. Whether you’re struggling with diet, fitness, business, or just following through on anything—you’ll finally understand why you keep stopping, and how to get back on track.💡 You’ll Learn:How "expectation language" poisons motivationWhy clarity matters more than perfectionHow to get comfortable with uncertainty without losing momentumThe hidden form of perfectionism that looks like “research” or “preparation”How to spot and shift self-sabotaging thoughts before they stop you📎 Resources:Linked episode: Why Is Change So Hard? on ⁠SPOTIFY⁠ and ⁠APPLE⁠⁠Book a free coaching session with Paul⁠Follow the show on Instagram @ChangeMadeEasyLeave a review if this episode hit home—it helps more than you know!

If you’ve ever felt like your biggest enemy is yourself, this one’s for you.In this solo episode, I share my proven 30-day plan for eliminating self-sabotage using the SLUMP framework I’ve taught to hundreds of coaching clients. Whether you’re struggling with diet, fitness, business, or just following through on anything—you’ll finally understand why you keep stopping, and how to get back on track.💡 You’ll Learn:How "expectation language" poisons motivationWhy clarity matters more than perfectionHow to get comfortable with uncertainty without losing momentumThe hidden form of perfectionism that looks like “research” or “preparation”How to spot and shift self-sabotaging thoughts before they stop you📎 Resources:Linked episode: Why Is Change So Hard? on SPOTIFY and APPLEBook a free coaching session with PaulFollow the show on Instagram @ChangeMadeEasyLeave a review if this episode hit home—it helps more than you know!

What does it mean to truly be free? According to Anna Shilina, it’s not about eliminating habits—it’s about making sure your habits are aligned with your values and moving you closer to the life you want.In this episode, Anna shares her Habit Freedom framework and explains why radical responsibility is the foundation for building a life of freedom, connection, and authenticity.💡 In This Episode:The difference between limiting vs. expansive habitsWhy habits are never “good” or “bad”How values shape the habits you need to thriveThe role of imagination in creating your future selfAnna’s powerful 5-word mantra: Do the Hard Thing Now🎯 Listener Challenge:Today, when faced with a tough decision, hold up your hand, touch each finger, and repeat: Do the hard thing now.📎 Resources:Anna Shilina’s book Habit Freedom Subscribe to Change Made Easy for weekly inspirationLeave a review—it helps more people discover the show

Why do we self-sabotage? Why do we quit diets, skip workouts, or put off the things we know matter most? The answer might surprise you: all behavior is functional.In this episode, I share why even your “bad” choices are serving a purpose—and how understanding the hidden function behind your actions can help you finally break free from self-sabotage.💡 In This Episode:The truth about why you quit on yourselfWhy nothing you do is truly “bad” in the momentHow to identify the positive function behind negative actionsWhy willpower isn’t the issue (and never was)The practical reframe that creates more progress with less guilt🎯 Listener Challenge:Next time you slip up, ask: What was the positive I got from this? Then brainstorm a healthier way to get that same benefit.📎 Resources:Linked episode: The Secret to Unlimited Motivation from Science on SPOTIFY and APPLEBook a free coaching sessionSubscribe to Change Made Easy for weekly episodesLeave a review to help others discover the show

What does it mean to have a Rich Brain? According to investor and entrepreneur Bronson Hill, it’s not about being born wealthy—it’s about thinking wealthy.In this conversation, we dive into why 86% of millionaires are self-made, how “wealth worthiness” can hold you back, and the surprising reason mindset matters more than money when it comes to long-term success.💡 In This Episode:The Be. Do. Have. framework that drives real wealthWhy lottery winners and pro athletes often go brokeHow self-sabotage shows up in money, relationships, and careerThe truth about nature vs. nurture in financial successWhy risk tolerance is the cheat code to building wealthHow to surround yourself with people who pull you forward📎 Resources:Get Bronson’s free guide: Text CASHFLOW to 33777Listen to Bronson's PodcastSubscribe to Change Made Easy for weekly insightsLeave a review—it helps more people discover the show

What separates you from the most successful people you know? It’s not intelligence, talent, or even luck—it’s decisiveness.In this episode, I unpack why the ability to make quick, confident decisions is the skill that transforms careers, businesses, and lives. And the good news? Decisiveness isn’t just for a chosen few—it’s a skill you can build.🔥 In This Episode:Why overthinking keeps you stuck (and broke)The opportunity cost of indecisionHow mistakes = valuable data, not failuresWhy “info obesity” stops you from growingHow to start treating decisions like experiments🎯 Listener Challenge:Notice the next time you’re stuck in “learning mode.” Use it as a signal to take action instead.📎 Resources:Related episode: Adaptability: The Skill You Need to Succeed on SPOTIFY or APPLESubscribe to Change Made Easy for weekly tools & insightsLeave a review if this episode gave you a mindset shift

Do you want to be a better communicator? The answer doesn’t start with fancy scripts or speaking tricks—it starts inside your own mind.In this episode, I’m joined by communication expert and author Mario Wissa to discuss what it really means to be a healthy communicator. Together, we explore how awareness, authenticity, and self-talk shape your relationships, your career, and your entire life.🌟 In This Episode:Why “healthy communication” is more important than “good communication”The power of self-talk and how to reframe itThe difference between responding and reactingWhy discernment is the modern superpowerHow authenticity attracts authentic people into your lifeMario’s daily practice for connecting with your deeper self💡 Action Step:Set aside 30 minutes today to sit with yourself—no distractions, no phone, no agenda. Just pen, paper, and presence.📎 Resources:Mario Wissa’s book Empowering Communication UnleashedSubscribe to Change Made Easy for more conversations like thisLeave a review—it helps more people find the show

Every diet works—until you stop doing it. That’s why this episode matters.In today’s solo episode, I break down a fascinating new study on 4:3 intermittent fasting and explain why this specific protocol led to better results—not because it’s magic, but because it’s easier to stick to.💡 In This Episode:The truth behind intermittent fasting (and why it’s not about timing)What the “4:3” model is and how it compares to traditional calorie restrictionThe psychology of adherence and why simplicity always winsWhy long-term thinking is the only thing that mattersHow to tell if a plan is actually sustainable for you🎯 Key Takeaway:If it’s not repeatable, it’s not worth doing.🔗 Want to go deeper? Check out “Meal Planning Made Easy” 📝 Ready for real, sustainable change? Book a free strategy call⭐ Enjoying the show? Leave a review—it helps others find this info