In this episode of Just Press Record, I had the pleasure of hosting Ted Merz, a prolific writer and storyteller, and Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, an expert in behavioral psychology and change. We dove deep into the fascinating world of the transtheoretical model of change, exploring how people navigate through different stages of behavioral transformation. Our conversation weaved through personal anecdotes, from dental hygiene habits to life-changing decisions, illustrating the complex interplay between emotions, behavior, and storytelling in the process of change. We discussed the impact of data and technology on our self-perceptions and the stories we tell ourselves. I was particularly struck by how our guests' different perspectives - Ted's intuitive, story-driven approach and Meg's analytical, research-based view - complemented each other, offering a rich, multifaceted exploration of how humans adapt and evolve. This episode truly highlighted the universal nature of change and the power of understanding its processes in our personal and professional lives.