In this episode, Thais Gibson sits down with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, to explore how understanding human behavior can lead to profound changes in life. Eric shares his personal journey from addiction to becoming a behavior change expert. Together, they unpack strategies for breaking bad habits, overcoming cognitive distortions, and creating sustainable changes through actionable steps.

Eric offers insights for anyone struggling with "all-or-nothing" thinking and explains how our bad habits are actually coping mechanisms. If you've ever felt stuck in your personal growth journey, this episode will provide you with a roadmap to navigate change and self-control.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Eric Zimmer’s Backstory

04:07 - Eric Zimmer’s Upbringing

08:39 - Catalyst for Change

10:53 - Getting Started

15:14 - 7-Day Free Trial: All Access Membership Pass

16:05 - Advice for "All or Nothing" Thinkers

21:17 - Bad Habits are Coping Mechanisms

25:15 - Bad Habits are Strategies to Meet Our Needs

27:04 - There is No 'One Size Fits All' Solution

31:04 - Hello Fresh

32:31 - Indeed

34:23 - Shame

38:02 - Habits That Matter

41:09 - Roadmap to Change

45:38 - The Transtheoretical Model

48:20 - The 6 Barriers to Self-Control

48:58 - Example: The Insignificance Trap

51:14 - Final Thoughts

52:05 - Find More Eric Zimmer Content

52:48 - Conclusion

Find Eric Online:

Website: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/about-eric-zimmer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod

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