Change Academy

How behavior change experts work on their own difficult habits

Apr 16, 2024

Behavior change experts Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan discuss their own habits, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, trusted sources, and feedback. They explore the challenges of behavior change, the role of accountability partners, and navigating support systems. The podcast highlights practical strategies for personal growth and the integration of research into actionable methods.

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Tim Houlihan

Kurt Nelson

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Quick takeaways

Curiosity fosters open-mindedness and critical thinking in behavior change practices.

Trusted sources are valuable shortcuts but should not replace personal judgment in behavior change strategies.

Deep dives

Kurt Nelson and Tim Hulahan discuss applying behavior change concepts in their own lives

Kurt Nelson and Tim Hulahan share insights on how they practice what they preach in behavior change. As hosts of Behavioral Grooves podcast, they delve into how they integrate behavior change teachings into their daily routines. The discussion not only covers the theoretical aspects but also emphasizes the practical application of these principles in their personal lives. By reflecting on their own behaviors and actions, they provide valuable insights on aligning behavior change strategies with real-world scenarios.

Introduction

5min

Exploring Behavioral Science Applications

15min

Navigating Biases and Habits for Behavior Change

4min

Exploring Accountability Partners and Coaches in Behavior Change

5min

Navigating Support Systems and Feedback in Behavior Change

3min

Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan are the co-hosts of the Behavioral Grooves podcast and heavy hitters in the behavioral sciences. In this episode, the three of us trade notes on what we've learned from years of podcasting and behavioral coaching and how it impacts our ability to work with our own behavior challenges. (Yup, we still have them!)

Key Takeaways

Curiosity allows for both open-mindedness and critical thinking.
Trusted sources are a valuable short-cut but can't completely replace our own judgement.
Building a bigger toolkit is great but you still need to know which tool to pick up
Life is a series of experiments with an awful lot of uncontrolled variables.
The wonderful/awful thing about asking for feedback is that you might get it
Who do you want on your behavior change team?

Mentioned
Behavioral Grooves podcast

They thought we were ridiculous: The unlikely story of behavioral economics

Brain/Shift Journal

Nutrition GPA app

Change Academy #134: Why behavioral economics shouldn't be the only tool in the toolbox

Change Academy #123: How to build the circle that supports your best work

Change Academy #50: Motivation and Accountability

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