Can You Really Change Your Behavior

Everyone has at least one habit they’ve tried (and probably failed) to break. Whether it’s biting your nails, procrastinating, or that nightly Netflix binge, changing behavior feels hard. But the good news is you can absolutely change your behavior. It’s not magic, or some mystical ability only certain people have. It’s science. It’s strategy. It’s mindset. And more than anything, it’s possible. Our Experts in this part of the site are going to break down everything you need to know about changing your behavior. They will talk about what shapes our actions, why habits feel impossible to shake, and most importantly, how to create lasting change that actually sticks. It starts in your brain, and it ends with consistent action.

A big chunk of our behavior is shaped by experiences, beliefs, and reinforcement. Our upbringing, culture, and even the people we spend time with influence how we act. But behavior isn’t just about habits. It’s also driven by Emotions, needs, and goals. The more we repeat a behavior in response to a trigger, the more hardwired it becomes in our brain. That’s why understanding what shapes our behavior is the first step toward changing it. When you know what’s behind the scenes—emotions, past experiences, social cues—you can start rewriting the script.

Behavior Specialists & Contributors

Lisa Skinner Behavioral Specialist, Author, Speaker

Paul Colaianni Behavior and Relationship Coach

Annheete Oakley Podcast Host & Human Behavior Analyst

Barbara Gordon Kaleva The Love Muse

Bre'anna Wilson Certified Dementia Practitioner, Author, Podcaster

Charlie Bresler Ph.D. Founder of EH Walkers

Colleen Slaughter Founder, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach

Darian Parker Dr. D's Social Network

Diane Randall Whole Living Consultant, Author & Speaker

Dr. Krystal L. Culler DBH, MA

Dr. Lawana Gladney Dr. G, Success Psychologist

Ed Brazee Co-founder of BoomerTECH Adventures

Jeffrey B. Besecker The Light Inside, Podcaster

Jeri Bingham Introvert Advocate and Founder of HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined

John Miles Host of the Passion Struck Podcast | International Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Author

Julie DeLucca-Collins Author, Speaker, Coach, Podcaster

Julienne Ryan Humorist, Speaker, Trainer, Facilitator, Coach

Karin Jakubowski Momnificent

Katrina Johnson Katrina Johnson, Host of The Katrina Johnson Show

Ken Frumkin Ken

Kevin Strauss Emotional Health & Wellness Consultant, CEO at Uchi

Kim Blanton Squared Away Blog Writer

Lincoln Bleveans Just "Lincoln" is fine

Loretta Breuning Professor Emerita

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By Martha Burich

Psychological Analysis: How to Make Money, Outsmart the Market, and Join the Smart Money Circle

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By Janine Bolon

Mothers, Sons, Beloveds, and Other Strangers

By Janie Dempsey Watts

A Chance to Say Goodbye: Reflections on Losing a Parent

By Lisa J. Shultz

You Lost Your Marriage Not Your Life

By Barbara Miller

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Productive Joy

Suck It Up and Figure It Out & More From Leza Danly

On Today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Dr. Christie reflects on Leza Danly and her production Soul Breadcrumbs, which shares snapshots of Leza’s life at different stages. Dr. Christie connects Leza’s story about receiving a text that her mother died right before a major in-home performance, to …

On Today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Dr. Christie reflects on Leza Danly and her production Soul Breadcrumbs, which shares snapshots of Leza’s life at different stages. Dr. Christie connects Leza…

On Today’s Productive Joy, the recap, Dr. Christie reflects on Leza Danly and her production Soul Breadcrumbs, which shares snapshots of Leza’s life at different stages. Dr. Christie connects Leza’s story about receiving a text that her mother died right before a major in-home performance, to her own habit of emotional bypassing. Raised with a “suck it up, buttercup” mindset and identifying as an Enneagram 7 enthusiastic optimist, Dr. Christie recalls a vivid childhood moment at age seven when she cried while being filmed for a video montage for her entertainer father’s show. She …

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Christie McMullen July 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

Living to 100 Club

Strength, Sugar, and Small Habits: Practical Strategies for Healthy Aging

Strength, Sugar, and Small Habits: Practical Strategies for Healthy Aging In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Kristin Oja, nurse practitioner and founder of a rapidly growing healthcare practice focused on lifestyle medicine, movement, and patient empowerment. Togethe…

Strength, Sugar, and Small Habits: Practical Strategies for Healthy Aging In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Kristin Oja, nurse practitioner and founder of a rapidly g…

Strength, Sugar, and Small Habits: Practical Strategies for Healthy Aging In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Kristin Oja, nurse practitioner and founder of a rapidly growing healthcare practice focused on lifestyle medicine, movement, and patient empowerment. Together, they explore the powerful role of strength training, metabolic health, and small daily habits in shaping long-term well-being. Kristin shares insights from working with over 10,000 patients, highlighting how incremental changes—like improving balance, building muscle, and managing glucose le…

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Joseph Casciani July 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Beyond Fulfillment Podcast

From Childhood Stutter to TEDx Speaker: Marcy Axelrod on Truly Showing Up

Marcy Axelrod was six when everything changed. Uprooted by her father’s career. Lost, overlooked, stuttering. That’s when she started paying attention. Hyper-aware. Watching the room. Taking mental notes while everyone else just showed up.Turning observation into survival, Marcy worked Wall Stre…

Marcy Axelrod was six when everything changed. Uprooted by her father’s career. Lost, overlooked, stuttering. That’s when she started paying attention. Hyper-aware. Watching the room. Taking menta…

Marcy Axelrod was six when everything changed. Uprooted by her father’s career. Lost, overlooked, stuttering. That’s when she started paying attention. Hyper-aware. Watching the room. Taking mental notes while everyone else just showed up.Turning observation into survival, Marcy worked Wall Street with zero experience, landed at KPMG Consulting, carved her own path, and built a career by seeing what others miss. She didn’t just survive; she thrived by refusing to play business as usual. Her edge? Show up! Fully, honestly, and make the universe bend back. This episode breaks down the mech…

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Dave Gulas July 23, 2026

Podcast Episode

Mitzi Let’s Think About It.

LTA "Children With Dogs" W/SG Drew Brashier

Let's Think About "Children With Dogs" With Special Guest Drew Brashier What happens when the love between children and dogs becomes a lesson in empathy, responsibility, and the kind of connection that stays with us for life? In this heartfelt episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi welcomes…

Let's Think About "Children With Dogs" With Special Guest Drew Brashier What happens when the love between children and dogs becomes a lesson in empathy, responsibility, and the kind of connection tha…

Let's Think About "Children With Dogs" With Special Guest Drew Brashier What happens when the love between children and dogs becomes a lesson in empathy, responsibility, and the kind of connection that stays with us for life? In this heartfelt episode of Mitzi, Let’s Think About It, Mitzi welcomes special guest Drew Brashier for an honest conversation about children with dogs—and the deeper meaning behind those bonds. Together, they explore how growing up with a dog can shape a child’s heart, teach compassion, build responsibility, and create memories that become part of who we are. This…

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Mitzi July 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Leaning into Leadership

Episode 289: The Blind Spots Holding Leaders Back

Leadership growth isn't always about discovering a new strategy. More often, it's about becoming aware of something that has been true all along.In this solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares two defining leadership stories that changed the way he thinks about coaching, feedback, and personal growt…

Leadership growth isn't always about discovering a new strategy. More often, it's about becoming aware of something that has been true all along.In this solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares two def…

Leadership growth isn't always about discovering a new strategy. More often, it's about becoming aware of something that has been true all along.In this solo episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard shares two defining leadership stories that changed the way he thinks about coaching, feedback, and personal growth. From a simple conversation with a superintendent that forever changed his communication style to a coaching experience that revealed the hidden system keeping a leader overwhelmed, this episode explores one powerful truth:Awareness changes everything.You'll discover why every leader has blind spo…

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Darrin Peppard July 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers – What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon---Jesan Sorrells and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine the foundational debates framing citizenship, rights, and law in the United States through readings from The Federalist Papers and recent (2…

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon---Jesan Sorrells and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine the foundational debates framing citizen…

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon---Jesan Sorrells and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine the foundational debates framing citizenship, rights, and law in the United States through readings from The Federalist Papers and recent (2026) Supreme Court case analysis. They discuss the evolving meanings of “a more perfect union,” birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Fourth Amendment protections in the digital age, and the challenges of culture and authority facing contemporary American leadership. Supreme Court rul…

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Jesan Sorrells July 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

Common Communication Challenges in Dementia Caregiving

Communication often becomes more difficult as dementia progresses. A person may struggle to find words, understand instructions, interpret tone, or express basic needs.In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner shares practical ways caregivers can reduce confusion, frustration,…

Communication often becomes more difficult as dementia progresses. A person may struggle to find words, understand instructions, interpret tone, or express basic needs.In this episode of Truth, Lies &…

Communication often becomes more difficult as dementia progresses. A person may struggle to find words, understand instructions, interpret tone, or express basic needs.In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner shares practical ways caregivers can reduce confusion, frustration, and agitation while helping their loved one feel heard and respected.Lisa explains the 90-second rule, which encourages caregivers to allow 60 to 90 seconds for a person living with dementia to process information and respond. She also discusses how tone, body language, repetition, visual cues, and…

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Lisa Skinner July 22, 2026

Podcast Episode

Breakfast Leadership Show

Antoniette Roze on How Public Speaking That Drives Action: Turning Voice into Leadership Impact

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Antoniette Roze, speaker agent, podcast host, and voice strategist, about what separates average speakers from those who actually create transformation. This is not about stage presence. It is about using your voice as a leadership s…

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Antoniette Roze, speaker agent, podcast host, and voice strategist, about what separates average speakers from those who actually cre…

  Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Antoniette Roze, speaker agent, podcast host, and voice strategist, about what separates average speakers from those who actually create transformation. This is not about stage presence. It is about using your voice as a leadership system to drive action, clarity, and change.   The Core Problem: Most Speakers Deliver Information, Not Impact The majority of speakers make the same mistake: They overload audiences with content They focus on delivery instead of outcomes They leave people inspired but inactive Antoniette reframes…

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Michael Levitt July 21, 2026

Podcast Episode

Podcasting for Financial Professionals

Unlock New Revenue Streams With AI: Monetize Your Expertise Without Starting from Scratch | Ep 113 | Bart Merrell

What if your next business opportunity is already hiding inside the work you do every day?  In this episode, I’m joined by Bart Merrell, the Side Hustle Samurai and author of Monetize Your Mindset, for a conversation about spotting overlooked revenue opportunities, pressure testing ideas be…

What if your next business opportunity is already hiding inside the work you do every day?  In this episode, I’m joined by Bart Merrell, the Side Hustle Samurai and author of Monetize Your Mi…

What if your next business opportunity is already hiding inside the work you do every day?  In this episode, I’m joined by Bart Merrell, the Side Hustle Samurai and author of Monetize Your Mindset, for a conversation about spotting overlooked revenue opportunities, pressure testing ideas before you waste time or money, and using AI as a true business thinking partner.  This is not a conversation about hustling harder. It is about looking more strategically at your skills, your content, your client questions, your existing audience, and the gaps you may not be seeing yet.  As Bart pu…

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Virginia Elder July 21, 2026

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Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

How to Rebuild Trust with Your Teen

Rebuild Trust with Your Teen: How to Stop Overparenting and Strengthen Your Relationship | JoAnn Crohn Do conversations with your teen often turn into arguments, silence, or frustration? Many parents try to help by giving advice, solving problems, or closely managing their teen's life—but those we…

Rebuild Trust with Your Teen: How to Stop Overparenting and Strengthen Your Relationship | JoAnn Crohn Do conversations with your teen often turn into arguments, silence, or frustration? Many parents …

Rebuild Trust with Your Teen: How to Stop Overparenting and Strengthen Your Relationship | JoAnn Crohn Do conversations with your teen often turn into arguments, silence, or frustration? Many parents try to help by giving advice, solving problems, or closely managing their teen's life—but those well-intentioned efforts can actually push teens away. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with certified parent coach, bestselling author, and host of the No Guilt Mom podcast JoAnn Crohn to discuss how parents can rebuild trust, improve communication, and create stronger relationships with their teen…

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Cameron Caswell July 21, 2026

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