DiscoverAccountableEp. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)
Ep. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)

Ep. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)

Update: 2025-10-06
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If you’ve ever wondered why making progress feels so difficult, here’s the truth: change is hard because your brain is wired to resist it. In this solo episode, I walk you through the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, a proven framework that explains the 5 stages we all move through when trying to change habits, pursue goals, or rewrite old stories.

You’ll learn:
Why resistance isn’t failure, it’s part of the process
The 5 stages of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance)
Why relapse is normal (and how to “miss it and move on”)
How to identify where you typically get stuck, so you can get the right support


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Big goals are hard—especially when your to-do list looks like a Cosco receipt. Get the support and accountability you need at amandamckinney.com/workwithme.

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Ep. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)

Ep. 51 - Change Is Hard: The 5 Stages of Behavior Change (and Where You Get Stuck)

Hosted By: Amanda McKinney | Inspired By: Mel Robbins, Brene Brown, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Huberman