Consequence of Habit

JT
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Join JT, host of the Consequence of Habit Podcast, as he explores how habits relate to happiness and success or lack thereof. Each Tuesday, JT pulls the curtains back on his own habits, good and bad, and talks to others who have made massive changes in their lives by changing their habits. 

  1. 5d ago

    The 1% Rule: Habits, Identity, and Finding Purpose After Military Service

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the habits and mindset that once made you successful start holding you back? In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Jonathan Fuller, a former Navy SEAL, father, and tech professional who spent nine years in the SEAL teams before transitioning into civilian life. JT and Jon first connected during a Rites of Passage experience in Alabama, where they spent four days examining their lives, habits, and the things they wanted to change. Jon shares how he went from an unlikely candidate for the Navy SEALs to building the discipline and determination needed to make it through training. But after leaving the military, he found himself facing a different kind of challenge: figuring out who he was without the identity, structure, and purpose that had defined nearly a decade of his life. Despite finding success in his civilian career, Jon struggled with frustration, burnout, unhealthy coping habits, and the realization that the way he was living was affecting his marriage, children, and overall well-being. They discuss the challenges of transitioning out of the military, the relationship between identity and habits, and why the behaviors that serve us during one chapter of life may need to change in the next. Jon also opens up about his decision to step away from work, prioritize his mental health, and rebuild his daily routines through journaling, mindfulness, movement, and intentional living. Throughout the conversation, JT and Jon explore the importance of self-awareness, the power of getting 1% better each day, and why personal transformation isn't something you accomplish once. It's something you continue working toward throughout your life. Changing your habits doesn't just change your own life. It changes how you show up for the people who matter most.

  2. Sep 22

    The Power of Silence, Service, and Showing Up

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of Consequence of Habit, JT reflects on his recent experience going through the Rites of Passage retreat in Alabama — an experience COH has helped send others through, but one he felt called to understand firsthand. What he found was more impactful than he expected. JT talks about the discomfort and clarity that can come from silence, time in nature, and stepping away from the constant stimulation of everyday life. He reflects on how easy it is to keep searching for the next habit, tool, routine, or performance hack, while missing one of the simplest and hardest practices available to us: sitting still long enough to examine our lives. He also shares what it meant to witness veterans going through the retreat, the gratitude he feels for the people and organizations who make this work possible, and why the experience reaffirmed the mission behind Consequence of Habit. This episode is about presence, purpose, mortality, gratitude, and the importance of choosing how we spend the limited time we have. Learn more about Kevin Stark and The Arete Path Rites of Passage Retreat visit https://www.aretepath.com/rites-of-passage

  3. Aug 18

    Sobriety, Running, and Finding Something Bigger | Josh Janish

    Send us Fan Mail Josh Janish knows firsthand how one habit can quietly take over your life — and how changing it can create a ripple effect you never expected. In this episode, JT sits down with Josh, a COH ambassador, veteran, carpenter, father, and endurance runner known as The Running Carpenter. Josh shares how alcohol became deeply woven into his daily life, the moment that forced him to confront where it was taking him, and why running became such an important part of what came next.  They talk about sobriety, fatherhood, mental health, identity, endurance, service, and the surprising ways changing one habit can begin to change everything around it. Josh also shares how running has evolved from a personal outlet into a way to raise money and support organizations he believes in — including Consequence of Habit. Connect with Josh on Instagram: @therunningcarpenter Learn about The Wander Project at www.wanderproject.org Follow along with The Wander Project on Instagram @wanderproject18

  4. Jul 21

    Designed to Keep You Hooked: Emily Tavoulareas on Kids, AI, and Reclaiming Our Attention

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when the tools designed to make life easier begin shaping how we think, learn, parent, and spend our time? In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with technologist and The Home Screen creator Emily Tavoulareas to examine how social media and artificial intelligence are changing our habits and sense of agency. Emily draws on two decades in technology to explain how digital products are deliberately designed to keep us engaged and why parents need more than simple rules or screen-time limits. They discuss helping children understand persuasive design, the value of friction in learning and growth, and why using AI to avoid the difficult parts of writing may also undermine thinking itself. This conversation offers a grounded look at how families and individuals can make more intentional choices, reclaim their attention, and build healthier relationships with technology.

  5. Jun 17

    Addictive Algorithms: Riley Colford on Social Media Detox, Mental Health, and the Policy Fight for Our Attention

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever opened your phone “for a second” and lost 45 minutes, this episode is for you. JT sits down with Riley Colford, a University of Delaware public policy student days away from graduating, to hear about a capstone project that hits straight at the intersection of habits, addiction, and agency. Riley walks through what they found researching addictive social media design (think casino mechanics: infinite scroll, no stopping cues), what happened when they all did a one-week detox, and why it revealed something deeper than “bad discipline.” They also dig into the messy reality of policy: what the government can and can’t do, the First Amendment limits, and why advocacy and awareness may be the most realistic next step. This is a rare conversation that’s both personal and systems-level, and it’ll make you look at your screen time differently.

  6. May 13

    How to Build Mental Hygiene: Scott Winter on Habits, Resilience, and Collaboration

    Send us Fan Mail Scott Winter has spent decades helping people and organizations collaborate under pressure, and his approach is rooted in one thing: daily habits Today, I'm sitting down with Scott Winter, CEO of Collaborative Commons and creator of Brain Friendly Dynamics. We're talking about human performance, collaboration, and the daily habits that keep you steady when life gets chaotic. Scott shares his path from a rough start as a kid to becoming a facilitator and leader who helps teams think better, work better, and solve hard problems together.  After the Camp Fire, Scott learned what it means to build “mental hygiene” into your day, and why rituals matter more than motivation. Scott also introduces Praxis, a learning platform designed to help people move beyond inspiration and actually practice skills until they stick. If you’re trying to build better habits or lead people through change, this one will land.

  7. Apr 14

    Taylor Spike: Consistency, Identity, and the Long Game

    Send us Fan Mail What does it actually look like to stay consistent for years? In this episode, Taylor Spike breaks down preparing for a 100 miler, how his training has evolved, and the patience it takes to keep showing up over time. Not just when it feels good, but when it doesn’t. We also get into the gap between how others see you and how you see yourself, balancing a full-time job with everything outside of it, and navigating different versions of your identity in different environments. It’s a straightforward conversation about discipline, perspective, and doing the work without overcomplicating it. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Taylor Spike on Instagram

  8. Mar 10

    Born Average, Earned Savage: Janina Simmons on Discipline, Cancer, and the Habits That Change a Life

    Send us Fan Mail Army Ranger, ultrarunner, and trailblazer Janina Simmons’s story is a powerful reminder that identity is built through daily choices. In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Janina to hear about her start as an unmotivated teenager with no clear direction, becoming the first Black female graduate of Army Ranger School, and most recently, battling cancer. They talk about discipline, stoicism, self-respect, and what it really means to keep going when life hands you something you never asked for. Janina opens up about her stage four neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis, how it changed her relationship with time, and why purpose-driven habits matter even more when the future feels uncertain. This conversation is about grit, faith, radical ownership, and learning to stop waiting to “feel ready.” If you’ve ever needed a reminder that small habits can completely reshape a life, this one is for you.

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Join JT, host of the Consequence of Habit Podcast, as he explores how habits relate to happiness and success or lack thereof. Each Tuesday, JT pulls the curtains back on his own habits, good and bad, and talks to others who have made massive changes in their lives by changing their habits. 

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  • Creator
    JT
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Consequence of Habit
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