Change Academy

Dec 04 2024 175 ep. 22 mins 220

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Learn how to cultivate a more productive mindset, form sustainable habits, and create a lifestyle that supports both your goals and your wellbeing with host, Monica Reinagel. Drawing on decades of expertise and experience, Monica provides guidance on navigating the challenging process of behavior change in a fun and accessible way. Learn more and find show notes for every episode at https://changeacademypodcast.com

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Escaping the pleasure trap: How to break highly rewarding habits

Dec 04 2024 21 mins

Struggling with hard-to-quit habits? Whether it's the nightly glass of wine, mindless snacking, or endless social media scrolling, in this episode we're talking about why these habits are so sticky - and more importantly, how to finally change them. You'll learn how your brain's reward system actually works (it's not what most people think!) and practical strategies for making last

What to do with your negative thoughts

Nov 24 2024 16 mins

Our thoughts powerfully impact our lives—but we don't always pay enough attention to what we're telling ourselves. In this episode, we’ll take a look at four distinct categories of thoughts: those that are both true and helpful, those that might not be proven but serve us well, those that are true but get in our way, and those that are neither true nor helpful.I even made you a

How to overcome your resistance to change

Nov 14 2024 19 mins

In this first episode of a three-part series, we are digging in to why we so often resist making positive changes in our lives. Resistance isn't simply stubbornness or laziness; it can be your brain’s way of keeping you safe. The key is to recognize what our resistance is trying to tell us, so that it doesn’t hold us back. Key Takeaways:- Remember that resistance is often a se

Year-End Recalibration: Let's Make These Last Two Months Count

Nov 04 2024 14 mins

As the end of the year looms into view, you may feel some regret or disappointment about unmet goals or unrealized ambitions. Add in the chaos of holiday schedules, and it's tempting to shelve all personal objectives until January. This episode challenges that mindset, showing you how to turn these final months into a period of meaningful progress. Join me to reassess your goals wi

The Surprising Secret to Enjoying Weekends and Vacations

Oct 24 2024 32 mins

Craving a break from your routines? Discover why that might actually be sabotaging your happiness…as well as your progress.Molly Watts returns to the Change Academy to help me unravel the counterintuitive link between structure and relaxation. Learn how to craft routines that boost mental and physical well-being, make your time off more enjoyable, and ease the transition back int

Why Change Takes Forever (and Why That’s So Awesome!)

Oct 15 2024 19 mins

Discover why viewing change as a lifelong journey is not just realistic, but liberating and exciting. Learn how to reframe personal growth as evolution rather than 'fixing' yourself, and explore the powerful concept of change as a form of self-expression. Whether you're working on health, finances, relationships, or any other area of life, this episode will equip you with a new per

The Alchemy of Failure: Finding the treasure hiding in our mistakes

Oct 04 2024 22 mins

In a world obsessed with success, embracing failure seems a bit counter-cultural. But if it’s good enough for the some of history’s smartest and most successful figures, there’s probably something the rest of us can learn. In fact, an outsized fear of failure could hold us back from our greatest achievements. Whether you're a perfectionist paralyzed by the fear of making mist

What (and how) you practice matters hugely. Choose well.

Sep 20 2024 18 mins

In this episode, we explore the role of practice in habit formation and how a thoughtful approach can accelerate your progress more than just mindless repetition. We also talk about the mental aspect of practice and how practicing better thoughts can drive better behaviors.Practice doesn't make perfect; it makes permanent - choose wisely what you reinforce.Key Takeaways:- What we r

The ultimate guide to giving feedback that gets positive results

Sep 06 2024 28 mins

Dr. Bethy Campbell joins Monica to explore the delicate dance of offering constructive criticism while maintaining positive relationships. Learn practical strategies for delivering feedback that empowers growth, builds trust, and respects autonomy.Whether you're offering feedback as a manager, colleague, spouse, or friend, this episode provides pro-level strategies that will transf

How to create a more effective support strategy

Aug 26 2024 17 mins

Change is challenging, for all kinds of different reasons. But one thing that can make it more challenging than it actually needs to be is when we insist on going it alone.Whether you're aiming to improve your health, boost your productivity, or cultivate a new skill, having a solid support strategy can be the difference between frustration and success. But getting the people aroun