Best Monica Reinagel Ms Ldn Podcasts (2024)

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Growth Factor: How to ask for (and receive) feedback 33:14

1h ago33:14

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Dr. Bethy Campbell joins Monica to discuss the rewards and potential pitfalls of seeking feedback–in both your professional and personal relationships. Concrete strategies and real-world examples show you how to elicit the most constructive feedback and then how to process and act on it for maximum benefit. Whether you're looking to improve your co…

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When motivation is a struggle, it's time to realign your why 18:47

13d ago18:47

18:47

In this episode, we’re exploring an aspect of change that can be really tricky: figuring out why making this change is important to you. It doesn’t sound like it would be that hard. But often it takes a little digging to get at the true heart of our WHY, our compelling reason. Whether your goals have to do with your health, finances, career, relati…

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How to make sure you've set the right goals 12:10

11d ago12:10

12:10

We are a society of goal-setters. If you’re not setting and achieving goals, you’re not living your best life. Or so we’re told. And goals do have their place. The thing is that goals (alone) are not enough to really move us forward in the ways that matter most. In order to that, they have to be woven into a larger fabric that also includes our cor…

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How to do the things that you don’t want to do 27:44

10d ago27:44

27:44

Why is it sometimes so darned hard to just do the things that we KNOW will make us healthier, happier and more effective in our jobs and lives? Behavioral activation offers us a framework for understanding and responding to that familiar situation of not wanting to do the thing that we know will actually move us forward. Joining me on the show toda…

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How behavior change experts work on their own difficult habits 30:45

20d ago30:45

30:45

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 Take…

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Why we can't help comparing ourselves to others -- MID 5:31 14:38

1M ago14:38

14:38

It’s a very natural human tendency to compare ourselves to the people around us–and even to the people we see portrayed in the media. And like so many other behavioral tendencies, this one is a double-edged sword. Looking at what others have achieved can inspire us to greater effort. It can also make us feel like crap. And we don't want that! Today…

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Why behavioral economics shouldn't be the only tool in the toolbox 33:43

2M ago33:43

33:43

Behavioral economics has given us a lot of insights into how we can influence our own and other’s behavior. But the approach has some serious limitations, especially when applied to promoting health behaviors. Joining me on the podcast is Michelle Segar, a frequent guest here on the Change Academy. Michelle is an NIH-funded researcher at the Univer…

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Looking for happiness in all the wrong places, with Oliver Burkeman 36:27

3M ago36:27

36:27

What if the pursuit of happiness is NOT the path to greater life satisfaction? What if being more productive and getting more done isn’t actually the way to get ahead? In today’s episode, I’m talking to author Oliver Burkeman about some of the ways in which we might want to re-examine our relationship to goals, happiness, and the things that are mo…

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How to get back on track instead of sabotaging your progress 12:17

3M ago12:17

12:17

Over the years, I have worked with a lot of people on various aspects of behavior change–mostly having to do with health behaviors. I have witnessed and celebrated some amazing breakthroughs and successes. But I have also seen people stumble and struggle. Regularly. Something happens and they fall back into old habits or patterns that they’d succes…

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How to stop complaining and find the path to positive change 36:19

3M ago36:19

36:19

Is there something in your life that’s been driving you crazy for a while? Some situation at work that you find yourself venting to your spouse about every night at dinner? Or maybe a recurring conflict with your partner or your kids that never seems to be adequately resolved? Do you find yourself ruminating over a problematic situation every time …

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The inner work that makes outward change more possible 23:07

4M ago23:07

23:07

In this conversation with a recent “graduate” of the Weighless program, Lauren shares some of the key insights that helped her permanently transform her physical and mental health. Lauren is a healthcare professional herself, with a front row seat to some of the consequences of unhealthy habits and lifestyles. She had plenty of motivation to change…

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Why it’s so hard to convert good intentions into action 15:45

4M ago15:45

15:45

There’s clearly no shortage of good intentions in the world, and most of them actually have to do with health. People want to get into shape, they want to eat better, they want to lose weight. Unfortunately, very few of these good intentions get converted into reality. Believe it or not, there’s a technical term for this: It’s called the intention …

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How to know when it’s time to make a big change 39:00

4M ago39:00

39:00

Careers are one of the ways that we find meaning and purpose in our lives. Not the only way, of course. But what if you wake up one day and realize that your true purpose might be better fulfilled by doing something other than what you originally trained for. Now what?! Design thinking offers tools and processes that can help us both imagine and th…

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What if you didn’t have to be more disciplined to succeed? 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

I was recently exchanging emails with someone who was struggling to change some unhelpful behaviors. He wrote: “I do really well for a couple of days and then I go totally off the rails again. It’s such a vicious cycle. I just need to be be more disciplined.” And if there is something that you are struggling to change, you’ve probably thought the s…

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Making the most of a reboot (Behind the scenes) 19:02

5M ago19:02

19:02

I’ve decided that my special word for 2024 is Reboot. Much of my last year was consumed by the reboot of the Weighless program–a coaching program that I launched with Brock Armstrong 7 years ago, and which has now been now relaunched in a new format that I think is its best version yet. The Change Academy is not about weight management, per se. My …

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Special Series: Mindset Reset #5 5:52

5M ago5:52

5:52

This is the last of a special 5-part Mindset Reset–a little bonus series to help us get our mindset tuned up as we head into the New Year, and into whatever new projects and objectives we’re hoping to tackle. This last mindset reset is really the key to any change you are working on: Remembering that we are all works in progress. Whether or not you…

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Special Series: Mindset Reset #4 6:36

5M ago6:36

6:36

We have reached the fourth installment our special 5-day Mindset Reset series and this reset is a juicy one. Many of us have learned the unhelpful habit of moralizing our food choices. Here's a more helpful way to think about the choices we make. If you’re interested in learning more about the Weighless Program, from which this series is derived, g…

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Special Series: Mindset Reset #3 6:47

5M ago6:47

6:47

This is the third installment our special 5-day Mindset Reset and we're talking about balancing our approach to food as a source of both nourishment and pleasure. As with most of the things we talk about here in the Change Academy (and in the Weighless Program), the real payoff is in the implementation. So, don't just listen. Make sure some rubber …

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Special Series: Mindset Reset #2 6:12

5M ago6:12

6:12

This is Part 2 of our special 5-part Mindset Reset series–a little bonus series to help us get our mindset tuned up as we head into the New Year. In this reset, we're talking about how we recover from setbacks. Because this series was originally developed to accompany the Weighless Program, the examples here focus on typical dieting behaviors and m…

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Special Series: Weighless Mindset Reset # 1 7:37

5M ago7:37

7:37

For this last week of the calendar year, we're departing from our usual format to bring you a special 5-day series called the Weighless Mindset Reset. The New Year is a time when many people resolve to eat healthier. Unfortunately, those resolutions have typically crashed and burned by the second week of January. By taking a little time to tune up …

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Is your diet-tracking app helping or hurting? 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

There are apps and devices that help us what we eat, weigh, spend, save, how much water we drink, how many steps we take. But what is all of this tracking doing for us? Are we using these tools and this information to improve our wellbeing or have we succumbed to the tyranny of tracking? Joining me on the podcast is registered dietitian and workpla…

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In order to succeed, you must risk failing (again) 16:14

6M ago16:14

16:14

If anyone is telling you they can guarantee that you will succeed (as long as you follow their method or their strategy or whatever), they are not being upfront with you. Here’s the hard truth: If you want to succeed, you have to be willing to risk failing. In fact, if there is anything that actually does guarantee success, it’s being willing to fa…

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How to build the circle that supports your best work 12:37

6M ago12:37

12:37

Today, I’m sharing a bit about my circle of support and inviting you to evaluate your own network. Who are you grateful for? Where might your support network need a little building out? Whose support network are you a part of and how do you support them? Many of us have bigger and more varied support networks than we even realize–or fully take adva…

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Stages of change: what they forget to tell you 33:01

7M ago33:01

33:01

If you’ve ever taken an introductory psychology class or done some reading on human behavior and development, you’ve probably stumbled across the Transtheoretical Model, better known as the Stages of Change. It offers some insights into how behavior change happens, why it sometimes doesn’t (or seems like it doesn’t) and how we can better support be…

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If it feels good, it must be bad for me…and other fairy tales 13:51

7M ago13:51

13:51

Hedonic self-care involves activities that we find pleasurable. A massage or a nap or time spent with dear friends. Eudaimonic self-care includes those things we do not necessarily because they are pleasurable in the moment, but because they support our goals and objectives. Things like getting our teeth cleaned, or doing meal prep ahead of a busy …

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Festive food season is approaching. What's your plan? (Extracurricular) 29:53

7M ago29:53

29:53

Earlier this month, I sat down with Kelly Howard of the Fit is Freedom podcast. You may remember Kelly from a Change Academy episode on how incorporating more fun and adventure can help you be more consistent about your fitness practice. Kelly invited me back to the Fit is Freedom podcast to share some tips with her listeners on how to enjoy the up…

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How community and connection build healthier habits 19:47

7M ago19:47

19:47

In the previous episode, I talked about some of the things that can go wrong when we put corporations in charge of our wellbeing. In this episode, I share an example of what it looks like when it goes right, and how corporate-sponsored wellbeing programs can actually have a very positive impact on individuals and workers as well as on the company’s…

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Are these really the people we want in charge of our well-being? 18:00

8M ago18:00

18:00

A lot of employers and health insurers are now offering wellbeing apps and portals. They're obviously hoping that giving people tools to help them manage their health conditions and nudge them toward healthy behaviors will reduce health care costs. I recently checked out the wellbeing app offered by my own health insurance company. I actually think…

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Recalibrating your reward system: treating yourself better 19:23

8M ago19:23

19:23

The theme of treats and rewards is coming up in a lot of my conversations right now…with my coaching clients, with people who have reached out to talk about working together, even with my friends and colleagues. Specifically, using food as a treat or reward. This is something a lot of us have learned to do. And like any highly rewarding behavior, t…

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Why a healthy self-image is essential to your future growth 30:12

8M ago30:12

30:12

How we see ourselves has an enormous impact on our mental health and wellbeing, how we function in our relationships, even what sort of goals we set for ourselves. Often, we believe that achieving those goals will improve our self-image and make us feel better about ourselves. But usually, it happens the other way around. Our self-image is often ve…

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Three things you need to change in order to succeed (ft. Molly Watts) 26:20

9M ago26:20

26:20

If you’ve been listening to the Change Academy for a while, you’ll remember Molly Watts from several previous episodes. But if you’re newer to the Academy, let me quickly tell you who she is. Molly is the host of the top-rated Alcohol Minimalist podcast and author of the book Breaking the Bottle Legacy. Molly’s work focuses on helping people create…

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How to transform difficult emotions into powerful insights 36:18

9M ago36:18

36:18

All of us occasionally struggle with negative or overwhelming emotional reactions. But few of us have been taught to handle difficult feelings effectively. In this episode, Dr. Bethy Campbell returns to the Change Academy to share techniques for working with our most challenging emotions–enabling us to handle stressful situations with greater resil…

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Feeling uninspired or unmotivated by your goals? This could be the missing element 31:46

9M ago31:46

31:46

Late breaking news! Kelly is giving Change Academy listeners an electronic copy of her new book for free! Scroll down for the link to that I met Kelly Howard a few months ago, when she invited me to be a guest on her podcast. I loved the concept of her podcast, which is that fitness is not just another chore that we’re supposed to do. It is a gatew…

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How satisfied are you with your life? (Your health may depend on it) 15:42

10M ago15:42

15:42

Part of living your best life involves thinking–at least a little–about how you can set yourself up to live a good life in the future. If you’re of a certain age, you might keep track of things like your cholesterol or your blood pressure. Or, you might keep an eye on your 401K balance, with an eye toward ensuring future well-being. But there’s ano…

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How much can we realistically do to improve our lives? 31:40

10M ago31:40

31:40

This podcast is based on the premise that –with the right tools, insights, and support, we can create meaningful lasting changes in our habits, improve our health, and take control of our lives. The podcast Tiny Leaps, Big Changes by Gregg Clunis is based on the same premise. But in this episode, Gregg and I explore some uncomfortable questions: Wh…

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Better habits aren’t the solution, according to this behavioral expert 32:05

10M ago32:05

32:05

Have we put habit formation on too high a pedestal? Dr. Michelle Segar is an NIH-funded researcher who has spent close to thirty years studying how to create healthy behaviors. that can survive the complexity and unpredictability of the real world. We talk about why healthy behaviors are often particularly resistant to habit formation, and what may…

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How to succeed: What I’ve learned from my most successful clients 24:54

11M ago24:54

24:54

I'm convinced that watching Wimbledon actually improves my game. Granted, when you’re as bad as I am, it doesn’t take much. But there is definitely a lot to be learned from people who are good at something that you’re trying to get better at. Which is why I want to share with you some of what I’ve observed in my most successful clients. These are q…

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How do we create the conditions that foster positive change? 29:25

11M ago29:25

29:25

Change doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Whether you are trying to create positive changes in your personal life or in your workplace or community, you are more likely to succeed if you are working in a supportive environment. You’ll often hear this referred to (especially in workplace settings) as “creating a culture of wellness.” But our efforts to ins…

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Change is hard. Maintaining the status quo can be even tougher. 14:14

11M ago14:14

14:14

Working toward a big goal takes a lot of grit and discipline. You may imagine that everything will be so much easier once you reach your goal. You can finally relax and enjoy your accomplishment. But that transition, from active change to maintenance, can be really tricky. And we’re often completely unprepared for that. If we’re not careful, we can…

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Designing your Future: How to Make a Successful Career or Life Pivot 32:04

12M ago32:04

32:04

This is a must-listen episode for anyone contemplating a career shift, But even if you’re not necessarily looking for a new job right now, this conversation will be highly relevant to anyone trying to live a life of greater purpose and meaning. Dr. Elizabeth Campbell, better known to her clients and students as “Dr. Bethy,” is a clinical psychologi…

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Insight is worthless unless you're willing to do this with it 11:23

12M ago11:23

11:23

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 wan…

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Pushing past discomfort: How to create behavior change that lasts 22:37

1y ago22:37

22:37

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. S…

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Why workplace wellness is not the solution for burnout (and what is) 29:04

1y ago29:04

29:04

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 emplo…

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Why your attempts to solve the problem keep failing 13:03

1y ago13:03

13:03

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 …

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Change comes to the Change Academy 29:55

1y ago29:55

29:55

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 s…

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Spring Rituals (Extracurricular) 3:02

1y ago3:02

3:02

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 joi…

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Why it’s OK if you don’t reach your goal 18:32

1y ago18:32

18:32

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 vi…

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Separate the Thought from the Thinker 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

17:05

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.…

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Countering Your Addition Bias 25:36

1+ y ago25:36

25:36

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 s…

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Mind the (Motivation) Gap 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Motivation gaps are those times where you feel as if you are not motivated enough to do what it takes to get a particular result. In this episode, we talk about four things that frequently cause motivation gaps, plus what researcher, Julie Dirksen, refers to as a "special motivation gap." Interested in having Monica present at your next live or vir…

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