What does it actually mean to live a fulfilling life?
Instead of trying to define fulfillment—which looks different for everyone—this episode uses a powerful mental model called inversion to clarify what not to do.
Drawing from Charlie Munger’s decision-making philosophy, Paul outlines four behaviors that virtually guarantee an unfulfilled life—and then flips them to reveal what fulfillment is really built on.
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Life doesn’t ask for permission before it disrupts your plans. And when it does, happiness alone won’t carry you through.
In this episode of Change Made Easy, Paul talks with leadership coach and author Matt Kutz about the deeper concept of joy—how it differs from happiness, why it matters more, and how it becomes a stabilizing force when life delivers uncertainty, loss, or pain.
Matt shares personal insight from navigating cancer treatment while continuing to lead, write, and create, offering a grounded, honest perspective on resilience without platitudes.
Joy vs happiness: inside-out vs outside-in
Why control is an illusion (and why that’s freeing)
The role of adversity in personal growth
Why resistance and stress are necessary for strength
How meaning is built through action, not avoidance
The EPIC framework: excellence, perception, inspiration, compassion
You can’t plant in winter, harvest in spring, or force a seed to grow before its time. And yet, most people treat their personal development like a farm they can cram for.
In this episode, Paul breaks down the essential idea that your life has seasons—periods of growth, periods of maintenance, and periods of survival—and how recognizing your season changes everything.
Why people burn out when they try to “grow” during a survival season
How to reframe stagnation as progress when you’re carrying a heavy load
The subtle mindset shift that helps you stop beating yourself up
What Stephen Covey got right about natural systems
How to work with your internal seasons instead of against them
Why “treading water” sometimes is winning
What happens when you try to juggle 15 balls instead of 10
How to identify what season you’re truly in so you can act accordingly
If you want more growth with less resistance, this episode is your blueprint.
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In a world engineered for obesity, how do you take back control of your health?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, Paul sits down with Dr. Pavi Kundhal—bariatric surgeon and mindful eating advocate—to unpack the deeper reasons people struggle with weight and why it’s not just about eating less and moving more.
Together, they explore how environment, stress, emotional regulation, and unconscious behaviors shape our eating choices more than we realize—and what to do about it.
💡 You’ll Learn:
What the term “obesogenic environment” really means
Why convenience and stress are silently driving your hunger
The role of emotional eating as a search for control
How GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) work—and why they aren’t the full solution
Tools like the Broccoli Test, mindful eating, journaling, and meditation to rewire your habits
🎯 Actionable Takeaways:
Practice mindfulness before meals
Ask yourself: “Would I eat broccoli right now?”
Start journaling your hunger triggers (physical vs. emotional)
Set a timer before you eat—build the space for awareness
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Most people are in “quitting season” from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. But what if you used this time to build momentum, not lose it?
In this solo episode, Paul shares five specific, action-oriented steps that can help you end the year strong and build habits that last well into the new one. You don’t need more discipline—you need a better system.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Why adding food works better than cutting it out
How reading nutrition labels gives you power and clarity
Why planning your fitness first changes everything
How to stop letting screen time control your schedule
The role of excitement and intrinsic motivation in habit success
✅ Quick Summary of the Five Actions:
Eat more (nutrient-dense food) instead of just eating less
Read nutrition labels—become an informed eater
Plan your week with fitness first, not last
Control your content consumption (scroll less, do more)
Let excitement guide your actions, not obligation
Do you ever feel like your life is running you—and not the other way around?
In this solo episode of Change Made Easy, Paul unpacks the concept of being a “hostage of circumstance”—when your current life limitations dictate what you can or can’t do. Whether it's your finances, health, or relationships, feeling like you have no control is one of the worst experiences a human can have.
But here’s the good news: You don’t need to fix everything. You just need to build your capacity for when change becomes possible.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
What “agency” is and why it’s essential for mental health
How to mentally shift from victimhood to preparation
A real-life client story that shows how unseen preparation leads to future freedom
Why reading, journaling, fitness, and therapy are investments in future choice
How to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and focus on what you can
🎯 Action Step:
Do one thing this week—physical, mental, emotional, or financial—that puts you in a better position to win in the future, regardless of your current situation.
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You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the course. You’ve listened to the podcasts. So why haven’t you changed?
According to Ryan Gottfredson—author, researcher, and expert in mindset science—it’s because you’ve been developing on the doing side, when real transformation only happens on the being side.
In this deep-dive conversation, Paul and Ryan explore the groundbreaking science of vertical development—what it is, why it matters, and how to actually start living it.
🧠 Topics We Cover:
Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth: What’s the difference?
Why trauma wires your nervous system for protection
How to tell whether you’re operating from fear or value
The three adult development stages (and why 64% of people stay at the lowest)
How practices like meditation, mindset work, and therapy regulate your system
🔗 Links & Resources:
Take the Free Vertical Development Assessment: RyanGottfredson.com
Everyone wants the result—very few are willing to be terrible first.
In this episode, Paul asks two uncomfortable but crucial questions:
How much is it worth to you?
And: Can you be bad at it long enough to get good?
Whether it’s fitness, finances, love, or business, every dream has a cost—and it’s not just money. Time, energy, discomfort, and uncertainty are the real currency of change.
💡 You’ll Learn:
What “magic wand goals” are—and why they’re dangerous
The reason people give up too early
How embracing failure and discomfort speeds up success
Why you already “suck” at the thing you’re avoiding—and how to use that as fuel
The one mindset shift that changes how you chase every goal
📎 Resources:
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What if your words are the most powerful diet you’ll ever be on?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I talk with Kyle Smith about why words are the macronutrients of the mind, and how they quietly shape our self-belief, our actions, and our future.
We explore:
The danger of “soft talk” and the power of solid language.
Why micro-decisions build confidence and momentum.
Kyle’s 4-step framework for decluttering painful stories.
The difference between victim mentality and victor mentality.
Why writing your stories down gives you the leverage to change your life.
If you’ve ever struggled with indecision, old narratives, or feeling stuck, this episode gives you the tools to start moving forward today.
We hear it all the time: “Get uncomfortable.”
But what if discomfort isn’t the key to growth? What if the real issue is familiarity?
In this solo episode, Paul explores how staying stuck in the familiar—even when it’s painful—is the #1 reason people can’t change. Whether it’s relationships, routines, or recurring patterns, your brain will always choose the known over the unknown… until you choose differently.
🎯 You’ll Learn:
Why you keep repeating habits that don’t help you
How your brain confuses familiarity with safety
Why “hard” doesn’t always mean “helpful”
The one phrase that helped Paul finally grow (personally + relationally)
How to use “getting unfamiliar” to unlock progress in any area
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What if the biggest obstacle in your health, relationships, or career isn’t lack of strategy—but the lies you believe about yourself?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Mitchell Osmond, speaker, coach, and host of the Dad Nation podcast. Mitchell helps high performers reclaim their home, health, and happiness by exposing the toxic mental scripts that drive self-sabotage.
We explore:
The 5 most common lies people believe—and why they keep you stuck.
Mitchell’s CLEAR framework for identifying and replacing those lies.
Why courage feels different from confidence—and why you can’t be courageous and comfortable at the same time.
How to stop living in the “gap” and start living in the “gain.”
If you’ve ever felt like you keep hitting the same wall again and again, this conversation will give you the tools to finally break free.
Resources & Links:
Mitchell’s free gift: The Connection Code
Laziness. It’s one of the harshest labels you can give someone—or yourself. But what if laziness isn’t bad? What if it’s… functional? Strategic? Even brilliant?
In this episode, Paul challenges everything you think you know about laziness. Instead of fighting it, what if you could build your life around it—and become happier, healthier, and more successful in the process?
💡 You’ll Learn:
Why laziness is built into your biology (and that’s not a bad thing)
The cultural myths around productivity and overwork
The work-life tradeoffs Paul refused to make—and why
How “lazy” decisions created more time, energy, and peace
How to apply “intentional laziness” to your habits, business, and life
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What if the biggest shift you could make in your life was also the simplest—taking full ownership?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Tony Schmaltz, “The Upgrade Coach,” author of Wake the Bleep Up, and host of the "Wake The BLEEP Up" podcast.
Tony is on a mission to help 10 million people upgrade their lives by breaking free from programming and embracing responsibility.
We explore:
Why taking responsibility—even when it’s “not your fault”—is the key to freedom.
The journaling exercise Tony uses to help clients stop blaming and complaining.
The role of programming in shaping your confidence and decision-making.
How to use an accomplishment journal to celebrate small wins and build momentum.
Why acknowledging others transforms both relationships and self-belief.
This episode will challenge the way you see yourself—and unlock the tools to start upgrading your life today.
You’re trying to get healthier. Or start a podcast. Or build a business. But every time you start, it feels like the goal breaks into a thousand little pieces—and before long, you’re overwhelmed and quitting again.
Here we share the two most important (and most overlooked) elements of any behavior change: foundational skills and cornerstone habits.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Why “simple” goals get complicated fast
How to stop the overwhelm before it starts
What foundational skills make change sustainable
How to identify the few habits that make everything else easier
📎 Resources & Mentions:
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What if the difference between burnout and balance is as simple as the words you say to yourself?
In this episode of Change Made Easy, I sit down with Judy Belmont, psychotherapist, speaker, and author of 110 CBT Tips and Tools. Judy has spent over 40 years helping people transform negative self-talk, reframe stress, and find peace of mind.
We explore:
Why stress isn’t always bad—and how chasing meaning makes it powerful.
The role of ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) in anxiety and depression.
Judy’s ABCDE framework for challenging irrational thoughts.
Why forgiveness—especially self-forgiveness—is the missing link for many.
How to shift from being a victim of life to being a victor in life.
If you’re ready to stop arguing with reality and start speaking to yourself with compassion, this episode is for you.
You want to be healthier. You want to read more. You want to meditate or eat better or finally stick to your habits. So why can’t you?
In this solo episode, Paul explains the #1 mistake most people make when trying to build new habits—and how to fix it with a simple, powerful reframe: make it so easy you can’t not do it.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Why “doing it all” usually leads to doing nothing
The firehose analogy (and how it applies to behavior change)
How to break habits into puzzle pieces instead of full overhauls
Why small, repeatable actions beat big, unsustainable efforts
How to build momentum without relying on motivation
🎯 Listener Challenge:
Take one habit you've been struggling to build and cut it in half. Then cut it in half again. Start there.
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What does it really mean to trust yourself? Is fear just a byproduct of not knowing who you are—or who you could be?
In this mind-bending interview, Paul sits down with Lawrence Yeo—creator of the illustrated blog More To That and author of The Inner Compass—to explore the tension between certainty and curiosity, mastery and status, and how to rewrite the internal scripts running your life.
🔑 Topics we cover:
How conditioning disguises itself as identity
Why curiosity is gratitude for the unknown
The true difference between confidence and self-trust
How to stress-test your intuition and stop living on autopilot
Why real creativity starts with agency—not art
💬 Favorite Quotes:
“Creativity is your birthright.”
“Every fear is a fear of uncertainty.”
“Mastery is the quest to improve for its own sake.”
📘 Grab Lawrence’s book The Inner Compass:✍️ Read his work at MoreToThat.com
🎯 Action Step: Start a 5-minute journal entry today—but ask why, not what.
If you’ve ever felt like your biggest enemy is yourself, this one’s for you.
In this solo episode, I share my proven 30-day plan for eliminating self-sabotage using the SLUMP framework I’ve taught to hundreds of coaching clients. Whether you’re struggling with diet, fitness, business, or just following through on anything—you’ll finally understand why you keep stopping, and how to get back on track.
💡 You’ll Learn:
How "expectation language" poisons motivation
Why clarity matters more than perfection
How to get comfortable with uncertainty without losing momentum
The hidden form of perfectionism that looks like “research” or “preparation”
How to spot and shift self-sabotaging thoughts before they stop you
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What does it mean to truly be free? According to Anna Shilina, it’s not about eliminating habits—it’s about making sure your habits are aligned with your values and moving you closer to the life you want.
In this episode, Anna shares her Habit Freedom framework and explains why radical responsibility is the foundation for building a life of freedom, connection, and authenticity.
💡 In This Episode:
The difference between limiting vs. expansive habits
Why habits are never “good” or “bad”
How values shape the habits you need to thrive
The role of imagination in creating your future self
Anna’s powerful 5-word mantra: Do the Hard Thing Now
🎯 Listener Challenge:
Today, when faced with a tough decision, hold up your hand, touch each finger, and repeat: Do the hard thing now.
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Why do we self-sabotage? Why do we quit diets, skip workouts, or put off the things we know matter most? The answer might surprise you: all behavior is functional.
In this episode, I share why even your “bad” choices are serving a purpose—and how understanding the hidden function behind your actions can help you finally break free from self-sabotage.
💡 In This Episode:
The truth about why you quit on yourself
Why nothing you do is truly “bad” in the moment
How to identify the positive function behind negative actions
Why willpower isn’t the issue (and never was)
The practical reframe that creates more progress with less guilt
🎯 Listener Challenge:
Next time you slip up, ask: What was the positive I got from this? Then brainstorm a healthier way to get that same benefit.
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