What if your words are the most powerful diet you’ll ever be on?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I talk with Kyle Smith about why words are the macronutrients of the mind, and how they quietly shape our self-belief, our actions, and our future.
We explore:
The danger of “soft talk” and the power of solid language.
Why micro-decisions build confidence and momentum.
Kyle’s 4-step framework for decluttering painful stories.
The difference between victim mentality and victor mentality.
Why writing your stories down gives you the leverage to change your life.
If you’ve ever struggled with indecision, old narratives, or feeling stuck, this episode gives you the tools to start moving forward today.
We hear it all the time: “Get uncomfortable.”
But what if discomfort isn’t the key to growth? What if the real issue is familiarity?
In this solo episode, Paul explores how staying stuck in the familiar—even when it’s painful—is the #1 reason people can’t change. Whether it’s relationships, routines, or recurring patterns, your brain will always choose the known over the unknown… until you choose differently.
🎯 You’ll Learn:
Why you keep repeating habits that don’t help you
How your brain confuses familiarity with safety
Why “hard” doesn’t always mean “helpful”
The one phrase that helped Paul finally grow (personally + relationally)
How to use “getting unfamiliar” to unlock progress in any area
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What if the biggest obstacle in your health, relationships, or career isn’t lack of strategy—but the lies you believe about yourself?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Mitchell Osmond, speaker, coach, and host of the Dad Nation podcast. Mitchell helps high performers reclaim their home, health, and happiness by exposing the toxic mental scripts that drive self-sabotage.
We explore:
The 5 most common lies people believe—and why they keep you stuck.
Mitchell’s CLEAR framework for identifying and replacing those lies.
Why courage feels different from confidence—and why you can’t be courageous and comfortable at the same time.
How to stop living in the “gap” and start living in the “gain.”
If you’ve ever felt like you keep hitting the same wall again and again, this conversation will give you the tools to finally break free.
Resources & Links:
Mitchell’s free gift: The Connection Code
Laziness. It’s one of the harshest labels you can give someone—or yourself. But what if laziness isn’t bad? What if it’s… functional? Strategic? Even brilliant?
In this episode, Paul challenges everything you think you know about laziness. Instead of fighting it, what if you could build your life around it—and become happier, healthier, and more successful in the process?
💡 You’ll Learn:
Why laziness is built into your biology (and that’s not a bad thing)
The cultural myths around productivity and overwork
The work-life tradeoffs Paul refused to make—and why
How “lazy” decisions created more time, energy, and peace
How to apply “intentional laziness” to your habits, business, and life
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What if the biggest shift you could make in your life was also the simplest—taking full ownership?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Tony Schmaltz, “The Upgrade Coach,” author of Wake the Bleep Up, and host of the "Wake The BLEEP Up" podcast.
Tony is on a mission to help 10 million people upgrade their lives by breaking free from programming and embracing responsibility.
We explore:
Why taking responsibility—even when it’s “not your fault”—is the key to freedom.
The journaling exercise Tony uses to help clients stop blaming and complaining.
The role of programming in shaping your confidence and decision-making.
How to use an accomplishment journal to celebrate small wins and build momentum.
Why acknowledging others transforms both relationships and self-belief.
This episode will challenge the way you see yourself—and unlock the tools to start upgrading your life today.
You’re trying to get healthier. Or start a podcast. Or build a business. But every time you start, it feels like the goal breaks into a thousand little pieces—and before long, you’re overwhelmed and quitting again.
Here we share the two most important (and most overlooked) elements of any behavior change: foundational skills and cornerstone habits.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Why “simple” goals get complicated fast
How to stop the overwhelm before it starts
What foundational skills make change sustainable
How to identify the few habits that make everything else easier
📎 Resources & Mentions:
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What if the difference between burnout and balance is as simple as the words you say to yourself?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Judy Belmont, psychotherapist, speaker, and author of 110 CBT Tips and Tools. Judy has spent over 40 years helping people transform negative self-talk, reframe stress, and find peace of mind.
We explore:
Why stress isn’t always bad—and how chasing meaning makes it powerful.
The role of ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) in anxiety and depression.
Judy’s ABCDE framework for challenging irrational thoughts.
Why forgiveness—especially self-forgiveness—is the missing link for many.
How to shift from being a victim of life to being a victor in life.
If you’re ready to stop arguing with reality and start speaking to yourself with compassion, this episode is for you.
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 nothing
The firehose analogy (and how it applies to behavior change)
How to break habits into puzzle pieces instead of full overhauls
Why small, repeatable actions beat big, unsustainable efforts
How 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.
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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 identity
Why curiosity is gratitude for the unknown
The true difference between confidence and self-trust
How to stress-test your intuition and stop living on autopilot
Why 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.”
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🎯 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 motivation
Why clarity matters more than perfection
How to get comfortable with uncertainty without losing momentum
The hidden form of perfectionism that looks like “research” or “preparation”
How to spot and shift self-sabotaging thoughts before they stop you
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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 habits
Why habits are never “good” or “bad”
How values shape the habits you need to thrive
The role of imagination in creating your future self
Anna’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:
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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 yourself
Why nothing you do is truly “bad” in the moment
How to identify the positive function behind negative actions
Why 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:
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 wealth
Why lottery winners and pro athletes often go broke
How self-sabotage shows up in money, relationships, and career
The truth about nature vs. nurture in financial success
Why risk tolerance is the cheat code to building wealth
How to surround yourself with people who pull you forward
📎 Resources:
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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 indecision
How mistakes = valuable data, not failures
Why “info obesity” stops you from growing
How 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:
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 it
The difference between responding and reacting
Why discernment is the modern superpower
How authenticity attracts authentic people into your life
Mario’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 Unleashed
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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 restriction
The psychology of adherence and why simplicity always wins
Why long-term thinking is the only thing that matters
How to tell if a plan is actually sustainable for you
🎯 Key Takeaway:
If it’s not repeatable, it’s not worth doing.
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Ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or ashamed of your own inaction? You’re not broken—you’re just structured for survival. And once you understand why you’re stuck, you can finally get free.
In this episode, I’m joined by therapist and author Britt Frank to unpack the myths of laziness, the misunderstood nature of anxiety, and why motivation is a side effect—not a starting point.
🔍 We cover:
How every “bad” behavior is doing a job for you
The perks of being stuck (yes, perks)
Why the familiar—even if painful—feels safe to your brain
The importance of aligned self-talk and internal “team meetings”
The difference between emotion, feeling, and thought
Tools like “HALT” and the “Micro Yes” that actually work
💡 Listener Takeaway:
Start with one small action—even if it’s as tiny as moving your shoe across the room. Let that be your micro yes.
📎 Resources:
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Ever felt like you're your own worst enemy? Like no matter how hard you try, you keep making the same mistakes?
In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by author and psychology researcher Rogers Follansbee, who shares his groundbreaking approach to mental wellness: Structured Psychology. Based on decades of work, this theory explains why we do what we do—not just in theory, but in practice.
🔑 In This Episode:
Why being “wrong” feels so threatening to our psychology
The 3 pillars of Structured Psychology and how they show up in your daily life
Why most self-help overlooks how we’re built
What anxiety really is—and how knowledge helps reduce it
Why you don’t have to blame yourself to change yourself
🧠 “You’re not broken. You’re just built this way.” And that’s the good news—because once you understand the structure, you can work with it instead of against it.
📚 Get the book: It’s Not Your Fault by Rogers Follansbee
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You want to take action, be consistent, and hit your goals—but your words may be the very thing holding you back.
In this solo episode, I explain how your self-talk and language patterns create or kill your motivation. Words like “should,” “caved,” and “can’t” quietly steal your power. But once you change your vocabulary, your brain starts to believe in your ability to act—and everything gets easier.
💡 You’ll Learn:
Why words are more powerful than most people realize
How internal vs. external control shows up in your speech
Why “I chose to” is more empowering than “I lost control”
How to stop gaslighting yourself with language
The action step that rewires your mindset starting today
🎯 Listener Challenge:
Audit your words for 24 hours. How often are you pushing blame outward instead of taking ownership?
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If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do—I just don’t do it,” this episode is for you.
Behavior change specialist Elizabeth Dall joins the show to break down how shame, perfectionism, and inconsistency block your ability to feel in control of food—and why mindfulness is the underrated skill that changes everything.
🔥 In This Episode:
The myth of “food freedom” and what it really means
Why chaos is the enemy of consistency
The role of nervous system safety in eating habits
What boundaries and potty training have in common (!)
How to stop feeling like a failure when you “fall off track”
💬 Listener Challenge:
At your next meal, try Elizabeth’s 15-minute mindful eating check-in. Sit. Eat. Listen to your body.
📎 Resources:
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