Change Academy

Monica Reinagel
Change Academy

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

  1. JUN 19

    How to "Recession-Proof" Your Commitments to Yourself

    When the economy gets rocky, smart businesses don’t panic—they prepare. They focus on what really matters, streamline what they can, and make sure they’re flexible enough to weather the storm.  In this episode, we’re borrowing that same mindset and translating it into the way we think about our own self-care routines and health habits. Because whether it’s travel, stress, a challenging diagnosis, or just a really busy season, life will test your systems. We’ll explore six ways businesses recession-proof themselves—and translate them into strategies you can use to build more resilience into your own routines. Not to control every variable, but to stay steady when things get wobbly. Key Takeaways Identify your non-negotiables--the routines, supports, and boundaries that keep you grounded and functional.Once your essentials are clear, you can consciously pause or scale back the “nice-to-haves” without guilt. This prevents burnout and preserves energy for what really matters.Don't rely on just one strategy. Have multiple ways to meet your needs so you’re not derailed by a single point of failure.Build your reserves--whether it’s food in the freezer, margin in your calendar, or emotional stamina. In a pinch, shift from growth to resilience mode. Maintenance is a win when your capacity is limited.Strengthen your relationships with the people, tools, and systems that support your follow-through. Don’t wait until things get rocky to realize how much you depend on those connections. Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

    22 min
  2. MAR 13

    Should you walk away or double down? How to know.

    If you feel like your progress (or your motivation) has stalled, you have options. You can redouble your efforts. You can take an entirely different approach. Or, you might even decide to walk away. In this episode, we’ll talk about figuring out which route serves you best. Key Takeaways 1. Taking a break can help protect the quality of our work, create space for creative insights, and ensure that we’re using our time and energy in the most meaningful way.2. The urge to step away can sometimes be a form of avoidance. When something feels hard or tedious, pushing through may be the key to progress. The challenge is knowing when persistence serves us and when it doesn’t.3. Just because something was valuable or necessary in the past doesn’t mean it still is. We can get stuck in commitments out of habit, sunk costs, or fear of change. It’s important to ask: Would I choose this again today?4. Unplanned breaks can still serve us. When life forces us to pause, we can reframe it as an opportunity for reflection, skill-building, or re-evaluating our direction. 5. Clarity comes from asking the right questions.  1.  What would taking a break or stepping back make possible? Would you use that freed-up time and energy to do something else that is important and meaningful to you? 2. Are there clear benefits to continuing? Are you willing to give those up, or would you regret it?3. Are you seeing the results you had hoped to see? If not, why not?4. Might you be better off pursuing the same goal but in a different way? 5. Is this goal still meaningful to you?6. Am I continuing in this effort because it still makes sense, or because I’m having trouble cutting bait on the time or effort I’ve already invested? 7. Has my objective changed? Is this goal still aligned with my current objective?8. If I were starting from scratch today, would I still commit to this? Mentioned Ep 488 of the What Works podcast with Tara McMullin The Change Academy will be on hiatus for the next several weeks. We plan to be back later in the Spring with some exciting new content. If you’re not already on our mailing list, sign up here, and we’ll send you a quick announcement when our next episodes are ready!  Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

    18 min
  3. JAN 9

    How to cope when your life goes completely off the rails

    Whenever we make plans or set goals, it's important anticipate the inevitable bumps in the road, and be ready to adapt and course-correct.  But sometimes, life doesn't just serve up a bump in the road. It delivers an earthquake that shakes us to the core and opens up a chasm into which our entire life--and all of our fancy plans--are thrown.  In an instant, the goals, projects and ambitions that have been driving our thoughts, activities, and even our identities become irrelevant. Today, psychologist Bethy Campbell joins me to talk about how to handle it when life goes completely off the rails. Key Takeaways Many of us tend to define ourselves by the goals that we set and accomplish. Consider the possibility that how we deal with life’s catastrophes may be even more revealing of our character and identity. Even when you’re stuck with something you didn’t choose, you still have the power to choose how you respond to and learn from those experiences.Before we go looking for those silver linings or opportunities, it’s important to allow ourselves to acknowledge our grief and disappointment over what we may have lost. Even if we are forced to radically recalibrate our goals or our definition of success, setting doable goals gives us something to work toward and celebrate.Mentioned Life Directions Consulting with Dr. Bethy Campbell Wellness Works Here Interested in having Monica present at your next live or virtual event?  Learn more. ★ Support this podcast ★

    31 min
4.8
out of 5
135 Ratings

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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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