https://simplecast.com Ever notice how self-improvement advice sounds perfect in theory but goes haywire in real life? Each week, we tackle one specific challenge that trips up even the most motivated people trying to better themselves. Real talk about why our brains sabotage our best intentions—and what actually works. en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:51:23 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:51:33 +0000 https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/96a10b54-3566-4ae1-87fd-fd8bff7bd182/ec542c54-5c74-4da0-b229-b6cb46799a89/3000x3000/upgrade-20glitches.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com episodic Ever notice how self-improvement advice sounds perfect in theory but goes haywire in real life? Each week, we tackle one specific challenge that trips up even the most motivated people trying to better themselves. Real talk about why our brains sabotage our best intentions—and what actually works. Podcaster false https://feeds.simplecast.com/DJ8g2Eza Podcaster Booking@podgo.io fec2a20c-c300-4121-adaf-d4751ca11654 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:51:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-is-the-strategy-that-keeps-you-stuck-forever-JxnDFJbG The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is the Strategy That Keeps You Stuck Forever Podcaster 00:30:58 Every productivity guru tells you to 'find your why' — but what if motivation isn't the ignition switch, it's actually the exhaust? In this episode, we dig into the behavioral science of action-first loops, why the feeling of readiness is a cognitive trap your brain manufactures to avoid discomfort, and what actually gets people moving when inspiration refuses to show up. Fair warning: this one dismantled something I genuinely believed for about a decade. Every productivity guru tells you to 'find your why' — but what if motivation isn't the ignition switch, it's actually the exhaust? In this episode, we dig into the behavioral science of action-first loops, why the feeling of readiness is a cognitive trap your brain manufactures to avoid discomfort, and what actually gets people moving when inspiration refuses to show up. Fair warning: this one dismantled something I genuinely believed for about a decade. false full 70 efbabb81-74b0-4026-b3df-a278b231fb30 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:57:05 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-trap-youre-not-lazy-youre-just-cosplaying-as-someone-who-does-that-ReTaLs6L The Identity Trap: You're Not Lazy, You're Just Cosplaying as Someone Who Does That Podcaster 00:29:42 You know what to do. You've known for months. So why does the gym bag sit by the door like a piece of modern art you never actually use? This episode dismantles the gap between the person you think you should be and the behavior patterns your brain has actually filed under 'who you are' — and gets into the uncomfortable science of why self-image is either your most powerful behavior-change tool or the exact thing quietly sabotaging every fresh start. You know what to do. You've known for months. So why does the gym bag sit by the door like a piece of modern art you never actually use? This episode dismantles the gap between the person you think you should be and the behavior patterns your brain has actually filed under 'who you are' — and gets into the uncomfortable science of why self-image is either your most powerful behavior-change tool or the exact thing quietly sabotaging every fresh start. false full 69 1542dac4-fa21-4b90-96e9-8e802064df7e Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:47:30 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-hangover-why-your-best-intentions-always-expire-on-a-tuesday-qhTIhJoJ The Motivation Hangover: Why Your Best Intentions Always Expire on a Tuesday Podcaster 00:29:21 You set the goal on a high — maybe a Sunday night, maybe right after a really bad day — and for 72 hours you were unstoppable. Then Tuesday happened. This episode dismantles the myth that motivation is something you build or find, and gets into the actual neuroscience of why inspiration has a biological expiration date — and the unglamorous scheduling tricks that outperform enthusiasm every single time. You set the goal on a high — maybe a Sunday night, maybe right after a really bad day — and for 72 hours you were unstoppable. Then Tuesday happened. This episode dismantles the myth that motivation is something you build or find, and gets into the actual neuroscience of why inspiration has a biological expiration date — and the unglamorous scheduling tricks that outperform enthusiasm every single time. false full 68 9e01b758-649c-48e8-b1d7-3332f5ea37ed Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:43:27 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-trap-how-trying-to-become-a-better-person-is-sabotaging-your-habits-Rf_HRSTL The Identity Trap: How Trying to 'Become a Better Person' Is Sabotaging Your Habits Podcaster 00:27:10 Everyone tells you to build habits by changing your identity — 'don't say you're trying to run, say you're a runner.' Sounds great on a motivational poster, but behavioral science suggests identity-based habit framing can spectacularly backfire, triggering defensiveness, all-or-nothing collapse, and a specific kind of shame spiral that makes quitting feel logical. This week, we dig into when identity attachment helps, when it destroys progress, and what to anchor your habits to instead. Everyone tells you to build habits by changing your identity — 'don't say you're trying to run, say you're a runner.' Sounds great on a motivational poster, but behavioral science suggests identity-based habit framing can spectacularly backfire, triggering defensiveness, all-or-nothing collapse, and a specific kind of shame spiral that makes quitting feel logical. This week, we dig into when identity attachment helps, when it destroys progress, and what to anchor your habits to instead. false full 67 bfaff369-91b9-4284-9961-d3c36f69bf51 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:52:06 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-hangover-why-feeling-inspired-is-the-worst-time-to-make-a-plan-94czYMhO The Motivation Hangover: Why Feeling Inspired Is the Worst Time to Make a Plan Podcaster 00:28:23 That surge of energy after a great podcast, a brutal Monday, or a 2am 'this has to change' moment feels like the perfect launching pad — but behavioral science says it's actually sabotaging you. In this episode, we dig into why peak emotional states produce the worst long-term decisions, what researchers call 'empathy gaps,' and how to build systems that work for your future, unmotivated, slightly-annoyed-at-everything self. No hype, no vision boards — just the unsexy architecture that actually holds. That surge of energy after a great podcast, a brutal Monday, or a 2am 'this has to change' moment feels like the perfect launching pad — but behavioral science says it's actually sabotaging you. In this episode, we dig into why peak emotional states produce the worst long-term decisions, what researchers call 'empathy gaps,' and how to build systems that work for your future, unmotivated, slightly-annoyed-at-everything self. No hype, no vision boards — just the unsexy architecture that actually holds. false full 66 26230aa3-79a8-4550-80b2-401b50378c78 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:01:34 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-debt-how-the-story-you-tell-about-yourself-is-quietly-running-your-life-MPGzAcFM The Identity Debt: How the Story You Tell About Yourself Is Quietly Running Your Life Podcaster 00:31:49 You don't just have habits — you have a self-concept that decides which habits are even allowed to stick. In this episode, we dig into the behavioral science of identity and why most change efforts fail not because of laziness or lack of strategy, but because people are unconsciously defending an outdated story about who they are. We'll get into what the research actually says about identity-based change, why it's more fragile than the gurus admit, and how to quietly rewrite the narrative without the cringe. You don't just have habits — you have a self-concept that decides which habits are even allowed to stick. In this episode, we dig into the behavioral science of identity and why most change efforts fail not because of laziness or lack of strategy, but because people are unconsciously defending an outdated story about who they are. We'll get into what the research actually says about identity-based change, why it's more fragile than the gurus admit, and how to quietly rewrite the narrative without the cringe. false full 65 17ef6bfb-2dee-4f44-8f41-738c03e3675b Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:17:29 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-trap-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-is-keeping-you-exactly-where-you-are-3IZEy3Hz The Motivation Trap: Why Waiting To Feel Ready Is Keeping You Exactly Where You Are Podcaster 00:31:04 You know that feeling when you're finally 'in the mood' to work out, clean, or start the thing — and it lasts about four days before life guts it completely? Turns out, the entire premise of motivation-first is neurologically backwards, and chasing it might be actively training your brain to need more of it. This episode breaks down what behavioral science says about the action-motivation loop, why 'just not feeling it' is a design flaw you can engineer around, and the embarrassingly simple reframe that makes starting feel less like a hostage negotiation with yourself. You know that feeling when you're finally 'in the mood' to work out, clean, or start the thing — and it lasts about four days before life guts it completely? Turns out, the entire premise of motivation-first is neurologically backwards, and chasing it might be actively training your brain to need more of it. This episode breaks down what behavioral science says about the action-motivation loop, why 'just not feeling it' is a design flaw you can engineer around, and the embarrassingly simple reframe that makes starting feel less like a hostage negotiation with yourself. false full 64 08f5f881-e7ad-49ab-b36d-fc7b49f48b2d Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:21:30 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-planning-fallacy-is-lying-to-your-face-why-your-best-day-ever-is-sabotaging-every-other-day-YMDVt3Pt The Planning Fallacy Is Lying To Your Face: Why Your Best Day Ever Is Sabotaging Every Other Day Podcaster 00:31:18 You've built the perfect schedule — and that's exactly the problem. This episode breaks down why optimizing for your peak-performance self creates a system that collapses the moment real life shows up, and what behavioral science says about designing routines for your worst day instead of your best one. You've built the perfect schedule — and that's exactly the problem. This episode breaks down why optimizing for your peak-performance self creates a system that collapses the moment real life shows up, and what behavioral science says about designing routines for your worst day instead of your best one. false full 63 bbf1cdc3-4919-41e7-b6e7-ae396b985fb5 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:17:36 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-tax-why-you-keep-quitting-things-that-are-actually-working-Kz4Qy9L0 The Identity Tax: Why You Keep Quitting Things That Are Actually Working Podcaster 00:30:35 You stuck to the habit for three weeks, it was objectively going fine — and then you just... stopped. This episode digs into the understudied phenomenon of self-concept threat: the behavioral science behind why change that contradicts your existing identity feels like an attack your brain is wired to repel, even when you consciously want the change. We'll get into what the research says about the specific order in which you need to shift behavior versus belief — because the self-help world almost always gets it backwards. You stuck to the habit for three weeks, it was objectively going fine — and then you just... stopped. This episode digs into the understudied phenomenon of self-concept threat: the behavioral science behind why change that contradicts your existing identity feels like an attack your brain is wired to repel, even when you consciously want the change. We'll get into what the research says about the specific order in which you need to shift behavior versus belief — because the self-help world almost always gets it backwards. false full 62 3025ae58-4b32-409f-8fcf-c0f3e4ba94f5 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 08:54:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-planners-paradox-how-obsessing-over-your-system-is-keeping-you-stuck-_ehIfQyO The Planner's Paradox: How Obsessing Over Your System Is Keeping You Stuck Podcaster 00:27:45 You've color-coded the Notion dashboard, bought the right journal, and spent a Sunday afternoon engineering the perfect morning routine — and somehow you're less productive than before. This episode digs into 'productivity procrastination,' the psychological sleight of hand your brain uses to make planning feel like progress, and why the people who change the least tend to have the most beautifully organized systems. We'll look at what behavioral science says about the point where structure stops serving you and starts replacing the actual work. You've color-coded the Notion dashboard, bought the right journal, and spent a Sunday afternoon engineering the perfect morning routine — and somehow you're less productive than before. This episode digs into 'productivity procrastination,' the psychological sleight of hand your brain uses to make planning feel like progress, and why the people who change the least tend to have the most beautifully organized systems. We'll look at what behavioral science says about the point where structure stops serving you and starts replacing the actual work. false full 61 d97e7f2b-8a89-48bf-8f33-5102b80276d1 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 09:06:25 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-hangover-why-feeling-inspired-is-making-you-worse-at-changing-GB0VwLic The Motivation Hangover: Why Feeling Inspired Is Making You Worse at Changing Podcaster 00:25:21 That rush you feel after a great podcast, a brutal documentary, or a 2am journaling session? Behavioral science has a name for it — and it's quietly killing your follow-through. This episode breaks down why peak motivation is actually one of the worst times to make decisions about your future behavior, and what to do instead of riding the wave. That rush you feel after a great podcast, a brutal documentary, or a 2am journaling session? Behavioral science has a name for it — and it's quietly killing your follow-through. This episode breaks down why peak motivation is actually one of the worst times to make decisions about your future behavior, and what to do instead of riding the wave. false full 60 0199918c-7a12-433f-9e04-9cb7b5f28e74 Thu, 2 Jul 2026 08:49:28 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fresh-start-trap-how-new-you-moments-are-sabotaging-actual-progress-zdOFI_0s The Fresh Start Trap: How 'New You' Moments Are Sabotaging Actual Progress Podcaster 00:30:27 Mondays. January 1st. Your birthday. We treat these arbitrary calendar points like permission slips to finally become a different person — but the research suggests that 'fresh start' framing might be quietly wrecking your long-term consistency. This episode breaks down the psychology of temporal landmarks, why the clean-slate feeling is often just motivation hangover in a calendar costume, and what people who actually build lasting habits do instead of waiting for a meaningful date to begin. Mondays. January 1st. Your birthday. We treat these arbitrary calendar points like permission slips to finally become a different person — but the research suggests that 'fresh start' framing might be quietly wrecking your long-term consistency. This episode breaks down the psychology of temporal landmarks, why the clean-slate feeling is often just motivation hangover in a calendar costume, and what people who actually build lasting habits do instead of waiting for a meaningful date to begin. false full 59 cf1d7333-f212-45b1-98c2-b4c20b0c9901 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:11:05 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-hangover-why-inspiration-is-making-you-worse-at-change-PwtXWde2 The Motivation Hangover: Why Inspiration Is Making You Worse at Change Podcaster 00:29:22 You watched the TED talk, you highlighted the whole book, you felt genuinely fired up — and then did nothing. That's not weakness, that's a predictable neurological trap, and self-help culture is actively making it worse. This episode breaks down why peak motivation is one of the worst times to make decisions about your future behavior, and what low-glamour behavioral science says you should do instead. You watched the TED talk, you highlighted the whole book, you felt genuinely fired up — and then did nothing. That's not weakness, that's a predictable neurological trap, and self-help culture is actively making it worse. This episode breaks down why peak motivation is one of the worst times to make decisions about your future behavior, and what low-glamour behavioral science says you should do instead. false full 58 bfb7f573-5cb0-463a-9db8-510a428b730d Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:08:59 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-trap-youre-not-lazy-youre-just-playing-the-wrong-character-xm3td21Y The Identity Trap: You're Not Lazy, You're Just Playing the Wrong Character Podcaster 00:27:51 You've tried the habit trackers, the morning routines, the motivational playlists — and they worked, until they didn't. The problem might not be your discipline or your system: it might be that you're trying to bolt new behaviors onto an identity that was never built to hold them. This episode digs into the behavioral science of self-concept and why changing what you *do* is almost impossible until you change what you *believe you are*. You've tried the habit trackers, the morning routines, the motivational playlists — and they worked, until they didn't. The problem might not be your discipline or your system: it might be that you're trying to bolt new behaviors onto an identity that was never built to hold them. This episode digs into the behavioral science of self-concept and why changing what you *do* is almost impossible until you change what you *believe you are*. false full 57 7a3ef1ed-6b6e-40a0-9376-4037e7643d02 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:25:56 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-identity-trap-how-trying-to-become-a-better-person-is-keeping-you-stuck-u4ZxmAiN The Identity Trap: How Trying to 'Become a Better Person' Is Keeping You Stuck Podcaster 00:30:29 We're sold the idea that lasting change starts with believing you're a new person — just 'think like an athlete,' 'act like a CEO,' fake it till you make it. But what if identity-first change is actually backwards, and the pressure to overhaul who you are is the exact thing sabotaging your habits before they start? This episode digs into what behavioral science says about the order of change — and why small, almost embarrassingly boring actions might rewire your self-concept faster than any mindset shift ever will. We're sold the idea that lasting change starts with believing you're a new person — just 'think like an athlete,' 'act like a CEO,' fake it till you make it. But what if identity-first change is actually backwards, and the pressure to overhaul who you are is the exact thing sabotaging your habits before they start? This episode digs into what behavioral science says about the order of change — and why small, almost embarrassingly boring actions might rewire your self-concept faster than any mindset shift ever will. false full 56 157a1931-2efc-4acf-b356-7193427049c1 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:34:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-why-getting-more-done-makes-you-feel-worse-STHsoC1y The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Makes You Feel Worse Podcaster 00:16:46 Ever notice how checking off your entire to-do list can leave you feeling emptier than when you started? We dive into why productivity systems often backfire, creating a hamster wheel of busy work that crowds out the stuff that actually matters. Plus: my embarrassing experiment with time-blocking that nearly ruined my relationship. Ever notice how checking off your entire to-do list can leave you feeling emptier than when you started? We dive into why productivity systems often backfire, creating a hamster wheel of busy work that crowds out the stuff that actually matters. Plus: my embarrassing experiment with time-blocking that nearly ruined my relationship. false full 55 a959f7d4-a2ae-4d6e-a6e4-11c199d4bf0c Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:39:16 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-why-feeling-pumped-up-sets-you-up-to-quit-eW2cV3h8 The Motivation Mirage: Why Feeling Pumped Up Sets You Up to Quit Podcaster 00:16:15 That rush you get from watching inspirational videos or reading success stories? It's actually sabotaging your progress. We dive into why high-motivation moments make us overcommit to unrealistic plans, and explore the counterintuitive strategy of designing your life for your laziest, most unmotivated days instead. That rush you get from watching inspirational videos or reading success stories? It's actually sabotaging your progress. We dive into why high-motivation moments make us overcommit to unrealistic plans, and explore the counterintuitive strategy of designing your life for your laziest, most unmotivated days instead. false full 54 00b78df7-be2f-402e-b676-310ae576f7f9 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:51:21 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-feedback-trap-why-your-brain-hates-the-truth-about-your-progress-9WglFdkf The Feedback Trap: Why Your Brain Hates the Truth About Your Progress Podcaster 00:18:37 We're wired to seek feedback that feels good rather than feedback that's actually useful—and it's sabotaging our growth. This episode explores why your brain actively avoids the data that could help you improve, plus practical ways to get honest feedback without crushing your motivation. We're wired to seek feedback that feels good rather than feedback that's actually useful—and it's sabotaging our growth. This episode explores why your brain actively avoids the data that could help you improve, plus practical ways to get honest feedback without crushing your motivation. false full 53 54d8dfad-d30f-4aad-810a-4104303bacbc Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:44:06 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-self-sabotage-d2v2l3fc The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' is Self-Sabotage Podcaster 00:19:57 We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals the opposite is true — and this backwards thinking is why most people stay stuck waiting for inspiration that never comes. Host shares embarrassing stories of motivation-chasing and breaks down the research on how action actually creates motivation, not the other way around. We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals the opposite is true — and this backwards thinking is why most people stay stuck waiting for inspiration that never comes. Host shares embarrassing stories of motivation-chasing and breaks down the research on how action actually creates motivation, not the other way around. false full 52 26ac2d04-9377-460c-a735-b837db4a403d Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:37:29 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-color-coded-calendar-is-sabotaging-your-success-5HToRa5p The Productivity Theater: Why Your Color-Coded Calendar is Sabotaging Your Success Podcaster 00:17:15 We've confused being busy with being productive, and our obsession with optimization systems might be the very thing keeping us from getting meaningful work done. This episode dives into the research on why elaborate productivity setups often backfire and reveals the unsexy truth about what actually moves the needle. We've confused being busy with being productive, and our obsession with optimization systems might be the very thing keeping us from getting meaningful work done. This episode dives into the research on why elaborate productivity setups often backfire and reveals the unsexy truth about what actually moves the needle. false full 51 596f34d6-3d9f-4f0d-bd89-db685b35bba7 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:07 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-keeps-you-stuck-forever-Q5BtiFyF The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to 'Feel Ready' Keeps You Stuck Forever Podcaster 00:20:31 We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals we've got it completely backwards—and this misconception is sabotaging every goal you set. I'll share the embarrassing story of my 8-month gym membership that I used exactly twice, plus the simple mental flip that finally got me moving (and why it works for everything from creative projects to difficult conversations). We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals we've got it completely backwards—and this misconception is sabotaging every goal you set. I'll share the embarrassing story of my 8-month gym membership that I used exactly twice, plus the simple mental flip that finally got me moving (and why it works for everything from creative projects to difficult conversations). false full 50 6fff6d6f-6be7-4dac-8bf3-11ec41410c14 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:33:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-confidence-con-why-self-esteem-advice-backfires-and-what-actually-builds-real-confidence-jk3kCDWY The Confidence Con: Why Self-Esteem Advice Backfires (And What Actually Builds Real Confidence) Podcaster 00:17:32 We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and repeat positive affirmations, but research shows this confidence advice often makes things worse—especially for people who need it most. I'll share why my own attempts at confidence-building spectacularly failed, what the science says about real versus fake confidence, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and repeat positive affirmations, but research shows this confidence advice often makes things worse—especially for people who need it most. I'll share why my own attempts at confidence-building spectacularly failed, what the science says about real versus fake confidence, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. false full 49 ac6f5976-2583-495e-a9a9-1c7fb6adceb6 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 07:31:56 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-optimization-paradox-why-tracking-everything-makes-everything-worse-MLvdEGMA The Optimization Paradox: Why Tracking Everything Makes Everything Worse Podcaster 00:16:37 We've turned self-improvement into a spreadsheet hobby, obsessively tracking steps, habits, and metrics while our actual lives stay stubbornly unchanged. This episode dives into the research on how measurement can backfire, why your habit tracker might be sabotaging real progress, and what to track instead (spoiler: it's probably not what you think). We've turned self-improvement into a spreadsheet hobby, obsessively tracking steps, habits, and metrics while our actual lives stay stubbornly unchanged. This episode dives into the research on how measurement can backfire, why your habit tracker might be sabotaging real progress, and what to track instead (spoiler: it's probably not what you think). false full 48 78e22899-d602-4c3b-8aec-6a4542591c3a Sun, 7 Jun 2026 07:20:55 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-comparison-trap-why-your-success-stories-are-sabotaging-you-A67Jj3Ee The Comparison Trap: Why Your Success Stories Are Sabotaging You Podcaster 00:15:56 We're drowning in other people's highlight reels, but the real damage isn't jealousy—it's how we're using success stories as procrastination tools. This episode digs into why consuming endless transformation content actually prevents transformation, plus the research on social comparison theory and what to track instead of other people's wins. We're drowning in other people's highlight reels, but the real damage isn't jealousy—it's how we're using success stories as procrastination tools. This episode digs into why consuming endless transformation content actually prevents transformation, plus the research on social comparison theory and what to track instead of other people's wins. false full 47 d0b9c7d9-5313-4662-9db3-b3f0ad1708b4 Sat, 6 Jun 2026 07:29:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-keeps-you-stuck-msfSOj7b-Mfa6KoHH The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck Podcaster 00:19:19 We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science shows it's actually backwards. This episode dives into why 'fake it till you make it' has some surprising research behind it, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into genuine enthusiasm (plus my spectacular failure trying to become a morning person). We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science shows it's actually backwards. This episode dives into why 'fake it till you make it' has some surprising research behind it, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into genuine enthusiasm (plus my spectacular failure trying to become a morning person). false full 46 7cba6891-e0d5-4410-ae63-351520e65037 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:31:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-why-getting-more-done-is-making-you-less-effective-7t1wXNOg-Jk8K7YOH The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective Podcaster 00:20:19 We've been sold the idea that peak productivity means cramming more into every hour, but research suggests this approach actually destroys the deep work that creates real results. I'll share why my own productivity system nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and attention residue, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually move the needle on meaningful work. We've been sold the idea that peak productivity means cramming more into every hour, but research suggests this approach actually destroys the deep work that creates real results. I'll share why my own productivity system nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and attention residue, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually move the needle on meaningful work. false full 45 d95fc126-de4d-4f1b-994c-9a34c06beaf9 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 07:36:09 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-sabotaging-your-goals-N3fJ8HhR-wP3DqIor The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Sabotaging Your Goals Podcaster 00:15:44 We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals it actually works backwards—and this flip changes everything about how you approach the stuff you keep putting off. Plus, the uncomfortable truth about why your most motivated moments often lead to your biggest failures. We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals it actually works backwards—and this flip changes everything about how you approach the stuff you keep putting off. Plus, the uncomfortable truth about why your most motivated moments often lead to your biggest failures. false full 44 708e86e6-a4cc-49d3-9f81-e53bf31b8b4d Wed, 3 Jun 2026 07:24:48 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-comparison-trap-why-your-brains-benchmarking-system-is-broken-cIayYYRX The Comparison Trap: Why Your Brain's Benchmarking System Is Broken Podcaster 00:18:09 Ever notice how a promotion feels amazing until you see your colleague got a bigger one? We dive into the research on relative thinking and why your brain's built-in comparison engine might be sabotaging your happiness. Plus, practical strategies that actually work when you can't stop measuring yourself against others. Ever notice how a promotion feels amazing until you see your colleague got a bigger one? We dive into the research on relative thinking and why your brain's built-in comparison engine might be sabotaging your happiness. Plus, practical strategies that actually work when you can't stop measuring yourself against others. false full 43 7f1f3103-fd9e-4446-84ba-d0f6fb43c379 Tue, 2 Jun 2026 07:46:10 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-feeling-ready-is-the-enemy-of-getting-started-O0nJX6gd The Motivation Myth: Why Feeling Ready Is the Enemy of Getting Started Podcaster 00:21:19 We've been told to 'find our motivation' and 'get inspired' before taking action, but behavioral research shows this backwards approach keeps us stuck in endless preparation mode. This episode unpacks why waiting to feel motivated is a trap, explores the science of action-first behavior change, and shares real experiments in starting before you're ready. We've been told to 'find our motivation' and 'get inspired' before taking action, but behavioral research shows this backwards approach keeps us stuck in endless preparation mode. This episode unpacks why waiting to feel motivated is a trap, explores the science of action-first behavior change, and shares real experiments in starting before you're ready. false full 42 3c9125ec-725c-446e-91ac-3d08df965ac7 Mon, 1 Jun 2026 07:29:48 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-how-optimization-culture-is-making-us-less-effective-yvPGrZLA The Productivity Paradox: How Optimization Culture Is Making Us Less Effective Podcaster 00:20:32 We're drowning in productivity hacks, apps, and systems, yet somehow getting less done than ever. This episode digs into why our obsession with optimization is backfiring, explores the research on what actually drives meaningful work, and shares the uncomfortable truth about why I ditched my color-coded calendar for something embarrassingly simple. We're drowning in productivity hacks, apps, and systems, yet somehow getting less done than ever. This episode digs into why our obsession with optimization is backfiring, explores the research on what actually drives meaningful work, and shares the uncomfortable truth about why I ditched my color-coded calendar for something embarrassingly simple. false full 41 3bb2b5bd-9442-42b9-943e-775db24ae95c Sun, 31 May 2026 07:26:18 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-confidence-con-why-self-esteem-advice-backfires-and-what-actually-builds-resilience-d2a2kgHt The Confidence Con: Why Self-Esteem Advice Backfires (And What Actually Builds Resilience) Podcaster 00:14:48 We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and practice positive self-talk, but research shows this advice can actually make us more fragile. I'll share why my mirror affirmations made me feel worse, what neuroscience reveals about real confidence, and the surprisingly counterintuitive strategies that actually build lasting resilience. We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and practice positive self-talk, but research shows this advice can actually make us more fragile. I'll share why my mirror affirmations made me feel worse, what neuroscience reveals about real confidence, and the surprisingly counterintuitive strategies that actually build lasting resilience. false full 40 64c0baae-64fd-4b41-a9b8-d3ad6d7d2256 Sat, 30 May 2026 07:22:05 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-why-getting-more-done-is-making-us-do-less-uEXEJHyr The Productivity Paradox: Why Getting More Done Is Making Us Do Less Podcaster 00:14:21 We've turned productivity into performance art, obsessing over systems, apps, and hacks while actually accomplishing less of what matters. This episode digs into why our quest for efficiency often becomes elaborate procrastination, and explores what research reveals about the difference between being busy and being effective. We've turned productivity into performance art, obsessing over systems, apps, and hacks while actually accomplishing less of what matters. This episode digs into why our quest for efficiency often becomes elaborate procrastination, and explores what research reveals about the difference between being busy and being effective. false full 39 572da0d3-131f-4b44-a8cb-7d87063c50de Fri, 29 May 2026 07:18:16 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-sabotaging-your-goals-2gG9sPmG-oI3orn6u The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals Podcaster 00:19:13 We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'finding your why' might be keeping you stuck, and explores the counterintuitive research showing that action often creates motivation, not the other way around. We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'finding your why' might be keeping you stuck, and explores the counterintuitive research showing that action often creates motivation, not the other way around. false full 38 16e37107-430f-4f19-a049-83b998732664 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:22:06 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-perfect-system-is-actually-making-you-worse-ohVRo1hz The Productivity Theater: Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Worse Podcaster 00:13:27 We've all been there: spending hours perfecting our task management app, color-coding our calendar, and watching YouTube videos about the latest productivity hack—while our actual work sits untouched. This episode dives into why our obsession with optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, and what behavioral research reveals about the hidden costs of constantly tweaking our systems. We've all been there: spending hours perfecting our task management app, color-coding our calendar, and watching YouTube videos about the latest productivity hack—while our actual work sits untouched. This episode dives into why our obsession with optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, and what behavioral research reveals about the hidden costs of constantly tweaking our systems. false full 37 2a5a0e97-d82a-4afc-aebd-1f62ffcff5df Wed, 27 May 2026 07:17:08 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-sabotaging-your-goals-ouNjHn8t-wudKHNVl The Motivation Myth: Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals Podcaster 00:17:02 We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's backwards? This episode digs into why 'I'll do it when I feel motivated' is actually a cognitive trap, explores the neurochemistry of action-based motivation, and shares practical experiments for building momentum when your brain is actively working against you. We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's backwards? This episode digs into why 'I'll do it when I feel motivated' is actually a cognitive trap, explores the neurochemistry of action-based motivation, and shares practical experiments for building momentum when your brain is actively working against you. false full 36 a4a5eff7-025e-4ae7-8c1d-7b7cbc045e42 Tue, 26 May 2026 20:42:48 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-paradox-of-self-improvement-improvement-why-getting-better-at-getting-better-makes-you-worse-InbNDgmH The Paradox of Self-Improvement Improvement (Why Getting Better at Getting Better Makes You Worse) Podcaster 00:20:09 We dissect the sneaky trap of becoming addicted to optimizing your optimization systems—and why people who read the most productivity books often get the least done. Plus: the uncomfortable science on when self-awareness becomes self-sabotage, and what happened when I tried to track my way to happiness. We dissect the sneaky trap of becoming addicted to optimizing your optimization systems—and why people who read the most productivity books often get the least done. Plus: the uncomfortable science on when self-awareness becomes self-sabotage, and what happened when I tried to track my way to happiness. false full 35 796453a2-a15e-4968-8fe4-4ccc3a3ae5f5 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:12:51 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-keeps-you-stuck-f0XTlCSl-AsbeaDB_ The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck) Podcaster 00:21:44 We've been told that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we have it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'feeling motivated' is actually the worst time to start something important, and explores the counterintuitive research on how action creates motivation, not the other way around. We've been told that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we have it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'feeling motivated' is actually the worst time to start something important, and explores the counterintuitive research on how action creates motivation, not the other way around. false full 34 0da3471d-fb3e-493a-b627-158611b7c52b Mon, 25 May 2026 07:10:52 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-optimization-trap-why-better-systems-make-you-worse-kMV7SKmv The Optimization Trap (Why Better Systems Make You Worse) Podcaster 00:16:56 Ever spend more time perfecting your productivity system than actually being productive? We dive into why our obsession with finding the 'perfect' method keeps us spinning our wheels, the psychology behind tool-switching addiction, and how to tell when optimization becomes procrastination in disguise. Ever spend more time perfecting your productivity system than actually being productive? We dive into why our obsession with finding the 'perfect' method keeps us spinning our wheels, the psychology behind tool-switching addiction, and how to tell when optimization becomes procrastination in disguise. false full 33 ee48ef27-6eae-4ac1-bdbf-4feddc8d88f4 Sun, 24 May 2026 07:18:11 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-why-feeling-ready-is-a-red-flag-T751DFdf The Motivation Mirage (Why Feeling Ready Is a Red Flag) Podcaster 00:16:36 We've been told to wait for motivation and 'find our why,' but what if that's exactly backwards? This episode dives into why motivation is unreliable, how our brains trick us into endless preparation, and the counterintuitive approach that actually gets you moving when you least feel like it. We've been told to wait for motivation and 'find our why,' but what if that's exactly backwards? This episode dives into why motivation is unreliable, how our brains trick us into endless preparation, and the counterintuitive approach that actually gets you moving when you least feel like it. false full 32 c1de6517-1928-4534-b8f8-56a4c00c172d Sat, 23 May 2026 07:30:25 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-why-your-systems-are-making-you-lazier-BlG8sYem The Productivity Paradox (Why Your Systems Are Making You Lazier) Podcaster 00:21:10 We've been told that the right productivity system will transform our lives, but what if all those apps, frameworks, and elaborate setups are actually making us worse at getting things done? This episode digs into why our brains love complexity over action, and shares the embarrassingly simple approach that actually works when everything else fails. We've been told that the right productivity system will transform our lives, but what if all those apps, frameworks, and elaborate setups are actually making us worse at getting things done? This episode digs into why our brains love complexity over action, and shares the embarrassingly simple approach that actually works when everything else fails. false full 31 a18452a5-acc0-493c-8811-4dd4baf4e511 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:47:33 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-optimization-trap-why-perfect-systems-make-you-perfectly-stuck-k4gtbpkn The Optimization Trap (Why Perfect Systems Make You Perfectly Stuck) Podcaster 00:16:56 We spend more time designing the perfect productivity system than actually being productive. This episode explores why our brains love planning over doing, the hidden costs of endless optimization, and how 'good enough' systems often outperform perfect ones. We spend more time designing the perfect productivity system than actually being productive. This episode explores why our brains love planning over doing, the hidden costs of endless optimization, and how 'good enough' systems often outperform perfect ones. false full 30 f01b11f4-113c-4d5c-8531-1ed00a6f70d8 Thu, 21 May 2026 06:57:16 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-guarantees-you-never-start-OhwVjcg9 The Motivation Mirage (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Guarantees You Never Start) Podcaster 00:18:24 We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals the opposite: action creates motivation, not the other way around. This episode digs into why 'fake it till you make it' actually has solid science behind it, and shares the embarrassingly small actions that led to my biggest life changes. We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals the opposite: action creates motivation, not the other way around. This episode digs into why 'fake it till you make it' actually has solid science behind it, and shares the embarrassingly small actions that led to my biggest life changes. false full 29 1a2e922a-bc40-4638-944f-62eaf7cdc94e Wed, 20 May 2026 07:15:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-comfort-zone-paradox-why-playing-it-safe-keeps-you-miserable-Gg7hDsc8 The Comfort Zone Paradox (Why Playing It Safe Keeps You Miserable) Podcaster 00:19:58 Everyone says to step outside your comfort zone, but what if your comfort zone isn't actually comfortable? We dive into why our brain's threat detection system mistakes growth for danger, and how tiny experiments in discomfort can rewire your tolerance for uncertainty—without the dramatic life overhauls that usually backfire. Everyone says to step outside your comfort zone, but what if your comfort zone isn't actually comfortable? We dive into why our brain's threat detection system mistakes growth for danger, and how tiny experiments in discomfort can rewire your tolerance for uncertainty—without the dramatic life overhauls that usually backfire. false full 28 13c44cc7-cc68-4cbf-9cb1-133405e67a6a Tue, 12 May 2026 07:16:15 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-keeps-you-stuck-YJqaAgde-UeXr_7ac The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck) Podcaster 00:18:46 We've been told that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral research reveals the opposite: action generates motivation, not the other way around. Dive into why our feelings are terrible predictors of future behavior and how to build momentum without waiting for the mood to strike. We've been told that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral research reveals the opposite: action generates motivation, not the other way around. Dive into why our feelings are terrible predictors of future behavior and how to build momentum without waiting for the mood to strike. false full 27 0d469fdd-bdad-4888-bed3-f1fd08a995f7 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:24:31 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-completion-trap-why-finishing-everything-is-ruining-your-progress-fgh_bTPC The Completion Trap (Why Finishing Everything Is Ruining Your Progress) Podcaster 00:19:38 We've been sold the lie that real achievers finish what they start. But research shows that strategic quitting and 'good enough' thinking might be the secret weapons of people who actually get things done. I'll share why my obsession with perfect completion kept me spinning my wheels for years, plus the science behind knowing when to fold. We've been sold the lie that real achievers finish what they start. But research shows that strategic quitting and 'good enough' thinking might be the secret weapons of people who actually get things done. I'll share why my obsession with perfect completion kept me spinning my wheels for years, plus the science behind knowing when to fold. false full 26 707225cf-319e-4edd-bb5f-e820d3c07c09 Sun, 10 May 2026 07:02:44 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-keeps-you-stuck-QRL4eiOi-VZHf2HRB The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck) Podcaster 00:20:28 We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if that's completely backwards? This episode unpacks why 'waiting until you feel motivated' is a trap, explores what neuroscience reveals about the real relationship between action and motivation, and shares practical ways to bootstrap momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if that's completely backwards? This episode unpacks why 'waiting until you feel motivated' is a trap, explores what neuroscience reveals about the real relationship between action and motivation, and shares practical ways to bootstrap momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. false full 25 cf04eee8-2bb1-4476-9b66-0653eecd35d6 Sat, 9 May 2026 07:02:40 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-system-porn-is-actually-sabotage-eiOiH01Y The Productivity Theater (Why Your System Porn is Actually Sabotage) Podcaster 00:16:29 We're addicted to building the perfect productivity system instead of actually doing the work. This episode unpacks why tweaking apps, buying planners, and reorganizing workflows has become a socially acceptable form of procrastination—and what research says about simple systems that actually stick. We're addicted to building the perfect productivity system instead of actually doing the work. This episode unpacks why tweaking apps, buying planners, and reorganizing workflows has become a socially acceptable form of procrastination—and what research says about simple systems that actually stick. false full 24 cafa6a95-54a6-43a5-9fc1-953aebe55b02 Fri, 8 May 2026 06:44:16 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-keeps-you-stuck-CI8Pjywt The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Keeps You Stuck) Podcaster 00:17:47 We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'waiting until you feel motivated' is a recipe for永远 staying stuck, and reveals the counterintuitive truth about how motivation actually works. We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode digs into why 'waiting until you feel motivated' is a recipe for永远 staying stuck, and reveals the counterintuitive truth about how motivation actually works. false full 23 39ed2e54-fa79-4c72-b386-54a6c04caf1d Thu, 7 May 2026 07:19:23 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-perfect-system-is-actually-sabotage-nxR2cKb1 The Productivity Theater (Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Sabotage) Podcaster 00:19:13 Ever spent more time organizing your to-do list than actually doing the things on it? We dive into how productivity systems become elaborate procrastination schemes, why complexity kills execution, and the surprisingly unsexy methods that actually move the needle. Plus: my embarrassing confession about a color-coded planning disaster that taught me everything. Ever spent more time organizing your to-do list than actually doing the things on it? We dive into how productivity systems become elaborate procrastination schemes, why complexity kills execution, and the surprisingly unsexy methods that actually move the needle. Plus: my embarrassing confession about a color-coded planning disaster that taught me everything. false full 22 7cff583b-45a6-43ca-a1a0-071ab36b00d9 Wed, 6 May 2026 06:56:35 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-is-keeping-you-stuck-0Cag_gdO The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck) Podcaster 00:15:36 We've all heard 'just get motivated' — but what if motivation is actually the worst strategy for change? This episode digs into why our feelings are terrible predictors of action, explores the backwards relationship between motivation and momentum, and reveals what behavioral science says about starting before you're ready. We've all heard 'just get motivated' — but what if motivation is actually the worst strategy for change? This episode digs into why our feelings are terrible predictors of action, explores the backwards relationship between motivation and momentum, and reveals what behavioral science says about starting before you're ready. false full 21 1079f91c-1462-4b74-9bdb-f4622312669c Tue, 5 May 2026 07:10:24 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-panic-why-your-perfect-system-is-sabotaging-you-rrfqb7WF The Productivity Panic (Why Your Perfect System Is Sabotaging You) Podcaster 00:16:27 We're obsessed with finding the 'right' productivity system, but research shows system-switching might be the real problem. I'll share my embarrassing journey through 12 different task management apps in one year, what behavioral science says about 'productivity porn,' and why the boring system you actually use beats the perfect one you abandon. We're obsessed with finding the 'right' productivity system, but research shows system-switching might be the real problem. I'll share my embarrassing journey through 12 different task management apps in one year, what behavioral science says about 'productivity porn,' and why the boring system you actually use beats the perfect one you abandon. false full 20 ff9ef687-c030-48c5-9d2a-564b5f7d65fa Mon, 4 May 2026 07:10:28 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-keeping-you-stuck-1pgyYgFG The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to 'Feel Like It' Is Keeping You Stuck) Podcaster 00:20:55 We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's actually backwards? This episode digs into why 'getting motivated' is terrible advice, what neuroscience reveals about the real relationship between feelings and behavior, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if it's actually backwards? This episode digs into why 'getting motivated' is terrible advice, what neuroscience reveals about the real relationship between feelings and behavior, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. false full 19 7d4434c9-03ff-41f8-b87e-7782873c8b3c Sun, 3 May 2026 07:07:48 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-perfect-system-is-actually-making-you-less-productive-wagvQwQh The Productivity Theater (Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Making You Less Productive) Podcaster 00:19:50 We've all been there: spending three hours building the perfect task management system instead of actually doing the work. This episode digs into why our obsession with productivity optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, what research says about cognitive overhead, and the surprisingly simple systems that actually move the needle. We've all been there: spending three hours building the perfect task management system instead of actually doing the work. This episode digs into why our obsession with productivity optimization often becomes elaborate procrastination, what research says about cognitive overhead, and the surprisingly simple systems that actually move the needle. false full 18 dc3556d1-a9a6-4c76-a919-10010d7b9f7d Sat, 2 May 2026 06:52:04 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-sabotaging-your-goals-tt_BJiUv-y1F9L9dN The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals) Podcaster 00:21:07 We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it backwards? This episode digs into why 'fake it till you make it' actually has solid science behind it, and shares the unglamorous truth about how real change happens when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it backwards? This episode digs into why 'fake it till you make it' actually has solid science behind it, and shares the unglamorous truth about how real change happens when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. false full 17 d4b2a868-3762-4b89-a9a8-2910d1481c8a Fri, 1 May 2026 07:03:55 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-paradox-why-getting-more-done-is-making-you-less-effective-0WZOqTNO The Productivity Paradox (Why Getting More Done Is Making You Less Effective) Podcaster 00:25:21 We're obsessed with productivity hacks, but research shows that our quest to optimize everything might be backfiring spectacularly. I'll share why my two-year experiment with productivity systems nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and decision fatigue, and the counterintuitive approach that actually moved the needle on meaningful work. We're obsessed with productivity hacks, but research shows that our quest to optimize everything might be backfiring spectacularly. I'll share why my two-year experiment with productivity systems nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and decision fatigue, and the counterintuitive approach that actually moved the needle on meaningful work. false full 16 c4f4b7b6-883a-40ea-b7d6-5f47b0b59856 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:03:53 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-like-it-is-sabotaging-your-goals-_oiU1WQ6 The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Like It Is Sabotaging Your Goals) Podcaster 00:15:59 We've been taught that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science shows we've got it backwards—and this misconception is quietly undermining every goal we set. This episode explores why 'fake it till you make it' actually has research behind it, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. We've been taught that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science shows we've got it backwards—and this misconception is quietly undermining every goal we set. This episode explores why 'fake it till you make it' actually has research behind it, and how to build momentum when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. false full 15 62030c05-7470-4fa8-8e75-31530873de11 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:03:42 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-system-is-performing-instead-of-working-po6o7EYU The Productivity Theater (Why Your System Is Performing Instead of Working) Podcaster 00:13:21 Ever spent more time perfecting your task management system than actually doing tasks? We're diving into productivity theater—that seductive trap where optimizing, reorganizing, and system-tweaking becomes a elaborate form of procrastination. Plus, what research says about why simple beats sophisticated, and my own embarrassing confession about color-coding my way to nowhere. Ever spent more time perfecting your task management system than actually doing tasks? We're diving into productivity theater—that seductive trap where optimizing, reorganizing, and system-tweaking becomes a elaborate form of procrastination. Plus, what research says about why simple beats sophisticated, and my own embarrassing confession about color-coding my way to nowhere. false full 14 973b4b5d-7a7a-4c7f-b138-0d8590abb544 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-is-keeping-you-stuck-eqEbaRP9 The Motivation Mirage (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck) Podcaster 00:22:59 We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals it actually works backward—and this changes everything about how we approach change. Plus: why your brain is literally wired to talk you out of doing hard things, and the surprisingly simple hack that overrides it. We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals it actually works backward—and this changes everything about how we approach change. Plus: why your brain is literally wired to talk you out of doing hard things, and the surprisingly simple hack that overrides it. false full 13 ec1ca2fb-d097-410f-9575-0df758936faa Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:18:47 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-why-your-color-coded-calendar-is-sabotaging-your-dreams-Vkw1nilF The Productivity Theater (Why Your Color-Coded Calendar Is Sabotaging Your Dreams) Podcaster 00:20:56 We mistake being busy for being productive, then wonder why our most important goals never happen. This episode dissects the difference between motion and action, why optimization can become procrastination in disguise, and the uncomfortable truth about what actually moves the needle forward. We mistake being busy for being productive, then wonder why our most important goals never happen. This episode dissects the difference between motion and action, why optimization can become procrastination in disguise, and the uncomfortable truth about what actually moves the needle forward. false full 12 82545fdc-c4ac-4586-823e-b5e3155ac570 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:10:10 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dopamine-hijack-why-your-brain-treats-instagram-like-cocaine-vvWnuK2O The Dopamine Hijack (Why Your Brain Treats Instagram Like Cocaine) Podcaster 00:20:27 Ever wonder why you can scroll for hours but can't focus on important work for 20 minutes? We dive into the neuroscience of dopamine, how tech companies weaponize your reward system, and practical strategies to reclaim your attention without becoming a digital monk. Ever wonder why you can scroll for hours but can't focus on important work for 20 minutes? We dive into the neuroscience of dopamine, how tech companies weaponize your reward system, and practical strategies to reclaim your attention without becoming a digital monk. false full 11 fdf1735f-ee20-4107-8f1a-146f48b492c2 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:23:35 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-feeling-ready-is-the-kiss-of-death-IisyBUtt The Motivation Myth (Why Feeling Ready Is the Kiss of Death) Podcaster 00:17:42 We've been taught that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode dives into why waiting to 'feel motivated' is actually a procrastination trap, and explores the counterintuitive research showing that action creates motivation, not the other way around. We've been taught that motivation comes first, then action follows. But what if we've got it completely backwards? This episode dives into why waiting to 'feel motivated' is actually a procrastination trap, and explores the counterintuitive research showing that action creates motivation, not the other way around. false full 10 85b64657-c653-4720-873e-69df93eeb474 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:39:56 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-porn-problem-why-your-perfect-system-is-actually-sabotage-N0Kv5oiQ The Productivity Porn Problem (Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Sabotage) Podcaster 00:17:17 I spent three years obsessing over the 'perfect' productivity system—testing apps, color-coding calendars, and building elaborate workflows that looked amazing but got me nowhere. Turns out the constant tweaking and optimizing was just sophisticated procrastination, and the research on 'satisficing' vs. 'maximizing' explains why good enough usually beats perfect. I spent three years obsessing over the 'perfect' productivity system—testing apps, color-coding calendars, and building elaborate workflows that looked amazing but got me nowhere. Turns out the constant tweaking and optimizing was just sophisticated procrastination, and the research on 'satisficing' vs. 'maximizing' explains why good enough usually beats perfect. false full 9 7ad13b24-4f84-4200-bb13-a892e57b6354 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:15:45 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-why-i-stopped-waiting-to-feel-like-it-vav6c4JJ The Motivation Mirage (Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel Like It) Podcaster 00:16:25 After years of believing motivation was supposed to come first, I discovered I had it backwards — and the research backs this up. We dive into why waiting to 'feel ready' is a trap, the weird psychology of reverse motivation, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into actually wanting to do the thing. After years of believing motivation was supposed to come first, I discovered I had it backwards — and the research backs this up. We dive into why waiting to 'feel ready' is a trap, the weird psychology of reverse motivation, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into actually wanting to do the thing. false full 8 f7c7ebb3-02df-490f-8aff-590c3dad4699 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:33:12 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-progress-paradox-why-tracking-everything-made-me-worse-mnVMaQ_M The Progress Paradox (Why Tracking Everything Made Me Worse) Podcaster 00:18:34 What happens when measuring your habits becomes more important than actually doing them? I spent six months obsessively tracking 12 different metrics and accidentally turned self-improvement into self-sabotage. Here's what behavioral science says about when measurement helps versus when it hijacks your brain's reward system. What happens when measuring your habits becomes more important than actually doing them? I spent six months obsessively tracking 12 different metrics and accidentally turned self-improvement into self-sabotage. Here's what behavioral science says about when measurement helps versus when it hijacks your brain's reward system. false full 7 b242700e-2c4e-4a3e-bbda-b384bab7b8e4 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:05:19 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-myth-why-waiting-to-feel-ready-keeps-you-stuck-x94R_8Dd The Motivation Myth (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Keeps You Stuck) Podcaster 00:20:54 We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science reveals this backwards. Explore why 'getting motivated' is often procrastination in disguise, plus the uncomfortable truth about how change actually happens when you feel like garbage. We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science reveals this backwards. Explore why 'getting motivated' is often procrastination in disguise, plus the uncomfortable truth about how change actually happens when you feel like garbage. false full 6 4acb30cc-f6f6-426c-8c0f-44dcfea35875 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:29:44 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-comparison-trap-and-why-your-brain-wont-stop-sqIrztAi The Comparison Trap (And Why Your Brain Won't Stop) Podcaster 00:20:39 Why we can't help but measure ourselves against others, even when we know it makes us miserable. We'll dig into the evolutionary wiring behind social comparison, why 'just stop comparing yourself' is terrible advice, and practical ways to redirect that competitive energy without becoming a hermit. Why we can't help but measure ourselves against others, even when we know it makes us miserable. We'll dig into the evolutionary wiring behind social comparison, why 'just stop comparing yourself' is terrible advice, and practical ways to redirect that competitive energy without becoming a hermit. false full 5 cb531bbf-bf7b-40c8-a289-a89834eb5873 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:10:49 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-motivation-mirage-UMZv2Fte The Motivation Mirage Podcaster 00:22:18 Why waiting to 'feel motivated' is keeping you stuck, and what neuroscience reveals about the backwards relationship between motivation and action. Plus: the uncomfortable truth about why some people seem naturally driven while others struggle to get off the couch. Why waiting to 'feel motivated' is keeping you stuck, and what neuroscience reveals about the backwards relationship between motivation and action. Plus: the uncomfortable truth about why some people seem naturally driven while others struggle to get off the couch. false full 4 d7fa356f-caa1-4b14-b625-9807fc849537 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:16:48 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-productivity-theater-performance-Ijofdh2s The Productivity Theater Performance Podcaster 00:23:15 Why your color-coded calendar and 47 productivity apps might be making you less productive, not more. We dive into the psychology of 'productivity theater' — when organizing our systems becomes a substitute for actual work — and explore what research says about the tools that genuinely move the needle versus the ones that just make us feel busy. Why your color-coded calendar and 47 productivity apps might be making you less productive, not more. We dive into the psychology of 'productivity theater' — when organizing our systems becomes a substitute for actual work — and explore what research says about the tools that genuinely move the needle versus the ones that just make us feel busy. false full 3 59fe24ee-3f25-45f9-9b90-750cf68ad505 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:09 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-gratitude-journal-guilt-trip-_JJRd_M8 The Gratitude Journal Guilt Trip Podcaster 00:18:01 What happens when forcing yourself to write three good things daily turns into another thing to feel bad about? We dive into why gratitude practices often backfire, what the research actually says about manufactured positivity, and how I accidentally trained myself to resent sunsets. What happens when forcing yourself to write three good things daily turns into another thing to feel bad about? We dive into why gratitude practices often backfire, what the research actually says about manufactured positivity, and how I accidentally trained myself to resent sunsets. false full 2 9adfee7e-7553-4433-a2a2-773a68c0f3a9 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:22:35 +0000 Booking@podgo.io (Podcaster) https://upgrade-glitches.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bed-making-trap-hOEk6mf1 The Bed Making Trap Podcaster 00:24:38 Ever notice how self-improvement advice sounds perfect in theory but goes haywire in real life? Each week, we tackle one specific challenge that trips up even the most motivated people trying to better themselves. Real talk about why our brains sabotage our best intentions—and what actually works. Ever notice how self-improvement advice sounds perfect in theory but goes haywire in real life? Each week, we tackle one specific challenge that trips up even the most motivated people trying to better themselves. Real talk about why our brains sabotage our best intentions—and what actually works. false full 1