Ever had one glass of wine and thought, "Ah, screw it," then finished the bottle? Or eaten one donut and said, "What the hell, might as well have four"? Welcome to the What the Hell Effect—or as Kari’s calling it in this episode, the far more satisfying Fck It Effect*. In this episode, Kari Schneider unpacks the sneaky psychology behind why one small slip often turns into a downward spiral. Backed by fascinating research (think rigged scales and guilt-driven candy binges!), she shares exactly what’s happening in your brain—and how to break the cycle in real time. You’ll learn: Why shame and guilt fuel more bad choices, not fewer The three-step recovery method to get back on track instantly How self-compassion—not willpower—is your true superpower A game-changing quote about failure and recovery that you’ll want to write down Whether you're struggling with habits, procrastination, or emotional spirals, this episode will help you spot the moment, stop the spiral, and reclaim your power. Let’s make one small choice—right now—that changes the trajectory of your day. 🎯 Key topics: willpower, behavior change, shame spiral, self-compassion, leadership habits, decision making 📚 Based on research from The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal 🔁 Share this with someone who's had a “F*ck it” kind of week. 💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider 👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more 👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide