Ep. 19 | The Step Before Change That Everyone Skips
Ever watch yourself repeat the same pattern and think, "Why can't I just stop?"
Here's why: You're focused on the wrong thing.
In this episode, Lindsey Ferris—therapist and former Microsoft exec—breaks down the 3 phases of awareness that actually change behavior, why the pause between trigger and reaction is everything, and how she escaped the golden handcuffs after 20 years in tech.
This isn't about willpower. It's about rewiring your automatic responses.
Key Takeaways:
The 3 Phases of Awareness - Why most people get stuck at phase 1 and never make it to actual change
The Pause That Changes Everything - How to insert new behavior between trigger and reaction
Golden Handcuffs Reality Check - What it actually costs to stay in a job that's killing you
Why Awareness > Willpower - The real reason behavior change fails (and what to do instead)
Adult Parenting Yourself - How to teach yourself the patterns you never learned
If you've ever felt trapped by your own autopilot, this conversation will change how you think about change.
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