Change Academy Monica Reinagel

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 for

Making your choices more intentional
Find more freedom by embracing a spirit of experimentation
The surprising pay off from being less efficient
Transferring accountability from external sources to internal motivation 
A process that allows you to sustain habits when the circumstances of your life change
When you’re committed to your objective, obstacles are not reasons to quit, just challenges to incorporate.
Mentioned in this episode
Weighless Program
Nutrition Diva podcast
Nutrition GPA app
30 Day Nutrition Upgrade

Ep 11: Attention Intention Action cycle
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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 For

The three ways you are likely to experience burnout
How employee burnout affects productivity and profitability
Why more wellness programming is the last thing burned-out employees want or need
The six requirements of a burnout-proof workplace
Why no-one wants to fill out your employee survey
How understanding the science of burnout makes you a better advocate for your own needs in the workplace
The most effective ways to recover from long-term burnout
What entrepreneurs and the self-employed can do to reduce their own burnout
How working on self-esteem can sometimes undermine our progress
The role of self-compassion in more productive problem-solving
The two beliefs that foster effective behavior change
Resources mentioned
Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski\
Christina Maslach’s Burnout Inventory
The Liberated Mind by Steven C. Hayes
Workplace wellness workshops with Cassie
Connect with Cassie on LinkedIn
Corporate wellness programs with Monica
Connect with Monica on LinkedIn

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 For

A resource for newer Change Academy listeners
Identifying problem/solution mismatches so that you can stop spinning your wheels
Why cutting expenses isn't always the best way to balance your budget
The red flag that signals you're trying to solve the wrong problem
The critical step we need to take before brainstorming solutions
The true solution to stress eating (it's not about eating)
Shifting the focus from problematic behaviors to the conditions driving the behaviors
Identifying the problem that actually needs to be solved in order for you to succeed
Resources Mentioned

Ep. 102: Change comes to the Change Academy

Listening Guide: 8 Things You Need to Create Change

Ep. 27: What, How, and Why Problems

Ep. 11: The Attention, Intention, Action Cycle

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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.

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.

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.