Dr. Elizabeth Campbell, also known as "Dr. Bethy," is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist specializing in career development counseling. In this engaging conversation, she tackles the emotional complexities of career pivots and the impact of outdated self-perceptions. She shares insights on fear as 'false expectations about risk' and emphasizes the power of micro-steps for clarity and courage. Listeners will explore the importance of aligning career with personal purpose and understand that fulfillment goes beyond job satisfaction.

If you are an insight junkie like me, this episode is intended to be the tough love we both need.A lot of the coaching I do involves helping people better understand what is (really) driving their behaviors. These things are frequently invisible or unacknowledged–and this can result in our acting in ways that aren’t aligned with what we say we want. Without insight into why we do the things we do, change can be very difficult. But the point I want to make today is that insight alone isn’t enough.What to listen forUsing the Attention Intention Action cycle to keep you from getting stuckWhy we confuse consuming content with taking actionThe two categories of resistance that you’re likely to feel How to move through fear and confusion about next stepsCommitments as a way to propel action and accountabilityThe consequences of inactionThree questions I want you to (literally) answerMy own answers to those questions (eek!)MentionedMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebChange Academy Episode #11  Attention, Intention, Action CycleNutrition Diva podcastEmail me your 3 answersInterested in working with me? Let’s chat Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Not only is it fun to share success stories, but there’s always something valuable to learn by hearing how people navigate the process of change. In this episode, one of our clients share some reflections on how has she approached her goals– and some of the surprising benefits that happened along the way. Two things that I want you listen for:1. Stephanie wasn’t just looking to create a certain result. She was specifically interested in making a change that would be durable. She didn’t just want to hit a goal, she wanted to create a new way of approaching challenges. (Spoiler alert: she succeeded!) 2. The other thing I want you to hear is the decision Stephanie made to not let discomfort be an an excuse for giving up. As you’re listening, ask yourself what discomfort you might be willing to lean into in order to achieve something meaningful to you. More things to listen forMaking your choices more intentionalFind more freedom by embracing a spirit of experimentationThe surprising pay off from being less efficientTransferring accountability from external sources to internal motivation A process that allows you to sustain habits when the circumstances of your life changeWhen you’re committed to your objective, obstacles are not reasons to quit, just challenges to incorporate.Mentioned in this episodeWeighless ProgramNutrition Diva podcastNutrition GPA app30 Day Nutrition UpgradeEp 11: Attention Intention Action cycleEmail me your definition of success (and your primary obstacle)Send me a voicemail ★ Support this podcast ★

Everyone is burned out. Employees are burned out. Business owners are burned out. Caregivers are burned out. But the solutions that are being promoted are not necessarily what we need in order to solve the problem of burnout. Cassie Christopher returns to the Change Academy to talk about workplace burnout and the impact this is having on both employees and employers (and even the self-employed)--and how each has a different role to play in creating a healthier and happier workplace. What to Listen ForThe three ways you are likely to experience burnoutHow employee burnout affects productivity and profitabilityWhy more wellness programming is the last thing burned-out employees want or needThe six requirements of a burnout-proof workplaceWhy no-one wants to fill out your employee surveyHow understanding the science of burnout makes you a better advocate for your own needs in the workplaceThe most effective ways to recover from long-term burnoutWhat entrepreneurs and the self-employed can do to reduce their own burnoutHow working on self-esteem can sometimes undermine our progressThe role of self-compassion in more productive problem-solvingThe two beliefs that foster effective behavior changeResources mentionedBurnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski\Christina Maslach’s Burnout InventoryThe Liberated Mind by Steven C. HayesWorkplace wellness workshops with CassieConnect with Cassie on LinkedInCorporate wellness programs with MonicaConnect with Monica on LinkedIn Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

If there’s an issue that you can’t seem to get a handle on, a goal that you've had forever,  or a problem that just won’t stay solved, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why this happens--and how to get yourself out of this frustrating cycle. Often, it's because there's a mismatch between the solutions that we are applying and the problem that actually needs to be solved in order for us to create the desired outcome.In this episode, we cover how to know whether you've got the right solution for the problem, and how to stop spinning your wheels and start gaining traction on whatever it is you're working on.What to Listen ForA resource for newer Change Academy listenersIdentifying problem/solution mismatches so that you can stop spinning your wheelsWhy cutting expenses isn't always the best way to balance your budgetThe red flag that signals you're trying to solve the wrong problemThe critical step we need to take before brainstorming solutionsThe true solution to stress eating (it's not about eating)Shifting the focus from problematic behaviors to the conditions driving the behaviorsIdentifying the problem that actually needs to be solved in order for you to succeedResources MentionedEp. 102: Change comes to the Change AcademyListening Guide: 8 Things You Need to Create ChangeEp. 27: What, How, and Why ProblemsEp. 11: The Attention, Intention, Action CycleLearn more about the Stop Stress Eating program ★ Support this podcast ★

We’ve been on Spring Break for the last few weeks but we haven’t spent the time lounging on a beach. We’ve been doing some big thinking about the future of the Change Academy and we have some big news to share: We are redefining our respective roles at the Change Academy. Having co-created and co-hosted the show for the past 3 years, Brock is now stepping away from the mic but not going far…just a few steps away, into the production booth. In Brock's final episode as co-host, we share more about the process of deciding to make a big change and why deciding to end a project doesn't mean it wasn't successful. We also share more about what isn't changing and what you can expect in future episodes of the Change Academy. ★ Support this podcast ★

Brock and I (Monica) are taking our traditional Spring Break from the podcast and using that time to take a fresh look at our goals, objectives and commitments and do some tidying of our own.  And we’d like to invite you to do the same–and we’ve even created a special resource to help you do just that. --Visit ChangeAcademyPodcast.com/tuneup to join us for a system-by-system inspection and tuneup (or complete overhaul, if necessary) of your health, habits, outlook, and ambitions. Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

We’ve talked a lot about goals in this podcast: the purpose and function of goals, how to set good ones, and how to pursue them more effectively, even your goal-setting personality! But in this episode, we want to talk about NOT reaching our goals–and why that is not necessarily a problem.  Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you get stuck in your thoughts, even when (or maybe, especially when) they aren’t helpful? We all do. There is even a name for it - Cognitive Fusion. Well, in this episode, we are going to learn how to defuse ourselves from those thoughts that threaten to undo our hard work, make us feel unworthy or sad, and hold us back from reaching our goals. Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Some new research caught recently our attention because it reinforces and expands on a concept that we introduced about 6 months ago in our episode on the Law of Subtraction. When we recorded that, we weren’t aware that our so-called “law of subtraction” had been studied by University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz. In this episode, we explore some of that research and how we can use this insight to create better solutions to our challenges. Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★