Change Made Easy

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 fastHow to stop the overwhelm before it startsWhat foundational skills make change sustainableHow to identify the few habits that make everything else easier📎 Resources & Mentions:Linked episode: 30 Days to Eliminate Self-SabotageWant 1-on-1 help building your foundation? Book a free coaching callPartner: MyBodyTutor.com — Get $50 off your first month with code “PAUL”🎙️ Subscribe to Change Made Easy and leave a review if this helped you reframe your approach to change!

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.Book a FREE Coaching call w Paul"Change Made Easy" Substack

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.

Lawrence Yao, creator of the illustrated blog More To That and author of The Inner Compass, dives deep into the journey of self-discovery. He explores how conditioning shapes identity and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over certainty. The conversation highlights the stark difference between confidence and self-trust, urging listeners to stress-test their intuition. Lawrence also discusses mastery as a quest for improvement rather than external validation, and he encourages a reflective journaling practice to foster growth and clarity.

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