95. No Willpower Needed: The Secret to Make Habits Stick (Even When You’re Overwhelmed) with Eric Zimmer

If you've ever tried to build a new habit, change how you show up at work, or break a pattern that isn't serving you, and then give up when it didn't stick, this episode is for you. Eric Zimmer, host of the 50-million-download podcast The One You Feed and author of How A Little Becomes A Lot, joins Melody to discuss how to make change stick when your busy, overwhelmed, and “not the disciplined type.”

What You’ll Discover:

• How to stay motivated when progress feels painfully slow
• The secret to breaking the cycle of going all in, falling off, and feeling like a failure
• A simple “equation” for reducing stress and suffering at work — even when you can't change the situation
• Ways to recover when you fall off track with goals that don’t involve scrapping everything and starting over

About Eric Zimmer

Eric Zimmer is an author, teacher, speaker, and the creator of The One You Feed podcast—an award-winning show with over 50 million downloads across 800+ conversations exploring meaningful living. Through his behavior coaching, workshops, and mentorship, he's guided thousands worldwide in creating sustainable habits that last—not through willpower or epiphany, but through steady change. His approach blends cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, offering practical pathways to more integrity and deeper meaning. https://www.oneyoufeed.net/

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