Motivation Podcasts

Procrastination Isn’t Laziness. It Is S Shame. Here Is How to Break the Loop
PodcastApr 23, 20260 min

Procrastination Isn’t Laziness. It Is S Shame. Here Is How to Break the Loop

In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains that procrastination is not simply laziness but a manifestation of deep‑seated shame. She links procrastination to a three‑part model of shame, emphasizing how feeling unworthy fuels avoidance and the "fuck it" response....

By Shame... The Path Out of Hell
1306 - The Mindset Shift That Changed My Trading Career Forever
PodcastApr 22, 202627 min

1306 - The Mindset Shift That Changed My Trading Career Forever

In this episode, host Kiel Stokes tackles the pervasive negative perception of trading by dissecting five common myths—high failure rates, gambling stigma, scams, behavioral biases, and envy—and explains how they undermine confidence. He shares his personal turning point, describing how...

By The Trading Coach Podcast
Set Standards, Not Goals
PodcastApr 20, 202612 min

Set Standards, Not Goals

In this episode the host contrasts goals with standards, arguing that lasting success comes from the habits and performance levels you tolerate rather than the lofty outcomes you set. Drawing on personal experience building an eight‑figure company and completing multiple...

By The Martell Method with Dan Martell
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort Is Where Real Progress for the Farm Begins
PodcastApr 20, 20260 min

Getting Comfortable with Discomfort Is Where Real Progress for the Farm Begins

In this episode of Real Agriculture, host Amber Bell interviews Kimberly Lyle of Solutionary Leadership about the power of leaning into discomfort to drive personal and farm growth. Lyle emphasizes that confronting fear—whether public speaking or other challenges—allows us to...

By RealAg Radio – RealAgriculture
Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want
PodcastApr 20, 20261h 4m

Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Stanford neuroscientist and entrepreneurship professor Dr. Tina Selig about the science of luck. Selig explains that luck is not a mystical trait but a skill built through intentional actions, calculated risks, and how...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
Being Human with Leana Deeb
PodcastApr 17, 20261 min

Being Human with Leana Deeb

In the debut episode of "Being Human," host Leana Deeb explains why she wiped her social media slate clean and launched a new show to explore the messy, in‑between seasons of life. She outlines the podcast’s focus on authentic conversations...

By Bloomberg Surveillance (Podcast)
The Great Uncoupling: Radical Resilience in an Age of Collapse
PodcastApr 15, 20260 min

The Great Uncoupling: Radical Resilience in an Age of Collapse

In this candid conversation, hosts Jared and Danielle explore what they call the "Great Uncoupling," a shift toward radical resilience as society faces economic and ecological collapse. They discuss how people are reclaiming lost survival skills—gardening, sewing, herbalism, first‑aid—and forming...

By The DAM Digest
15 Min(ish) Skill: Script the Start and End (ITS Classic)
PodcastApr 15, 202614 min

15 Min(ish) Skill: Script the Start and End (ITS Classic)

In this episode Brian Scordato emphasizes the power of "scripting" the start and end of any hard work session, drawing parallels from his college basketball routine and the overlooked importance of flour in baking. He argues that identifying and committing...

By Idea to Startup
How to Find Inspiration with Kory Marchisotto
PodcastApr 13, 202621 min

How to Find Inspiration with Kory Marchisotto

In this episode of Uncensored Renegades, host Corey Marchesotto and guest Kory Marchisotto explore how challenger brands like Tony's Chocolonely and Liquid Death spark creative inspiration for marketers. They discuss Tony's ethical chocolate story, its disruptive packaging, and the brand's...

By Uncensored CMO
683: Nir Eyal - How to Break Limiting Beliefs, Create Your Own Luck, Transform Your Relationships, and Start Seeing Opportunities...
PodcastApr 12, 202658 min

683: Nir Eyal - How to Break Limiting Beliefs, Create Your Own Luck, Transform Your Relationships, and Start Seeing Opportunities...

In this episode, behavioral designer Nir Eyal discusses how most relationship issues stem from perception problems and introduces a four‑question framework to transform any relationship. He differentiates facts, faith, and beliefs, explaining that limiting beliefs are hidden narratives that sap...

By The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk
READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal
PodcastApr 10, 202624 min

READ : Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal

In this episode, bestselling author Nir Eyal discusses his new book *Beyond Belief*, which argues that our limiting beliefs—not resources or intelligence—are the primary barriers to achieving our goals, especially financial ones. He explains how to identify "the muck" where...

By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms
PodcastApr 7, 202625 min

The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms

In this episode, hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss how circadian rhythms—our internal biological clocks—shape individual productivity and emotional regulation at work. Guest Stefan Volk, a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, explains the science behind chronotypes,...

By HBR IdeaCast
Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix It)
PodcastApr 6, 202614 min

Stop Wasting 90% of Your Time (Here’s How to Fix It)

In this 14‑minute episode, the host breaks down procrastination as two simultaneous problems—internal triggers and external distractions—and offers a step‑by‑step "Martell Method" to eliminate them. He teaches listeners to distinguish signal (the 20% of tasks that drive 80% of results)...

By The Martell Method with Dan Martell
The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life
PodcastApr 6, 20261h 12m

The Business Expert: How to Make More Money, Beat Self-Doubt, & Reinvent Your Life

In this episode, Mel Robbins sits down with real‑estate mogul and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran to discuss how to overcome self‑doubt, reinvent yourself, and build lasting wealth. Barbara shares the mental “tape‑changing” habit that helped her rise from a...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)
PodcastApr 3, 202621 min

1298 - The Hidden Scripts Sabotaging Your Trading (Before You Even Start)

In this episode, host Akil Stokes explores how subconscious "cognitive scripts"—mental shortcuts formed by early experiences—can sabotage traders before they even start. He outlines two key scripts: the "sequel script," where past beliefs about money (e.g., that money is evil...

By The Trading Coach Podcast
400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress
PodcastApr 3, 20261h 9m

400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress

In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss how our personal perspectives and the broken food system are stalling progress on health, the economy, and the climate. They argue that food is...

By The GaryVee Audio Experience
210. Jens Levin, Founder & CEO of Sitoo - No Overnight Success: 22 Years of Focus, Teamwork, and Playing the...
PodcastApr 1, 202650 min

210. Jens Levin, Founder & CEO of Sitoo - No Overnight Success: 22 Years of Focus, Teamwork, and Playing the...

In this episode, Jens Levin, founder and CEO of Cito, shares the 22‑year journey of building a SaaS platform that powers the in‑store experience for non‑food retailers across Europe and beyond. After a decade of experimentation, Cito pivoted in 2015...

By The SaaSiest Podcast
ReThinking: David Beckham on Thriving Under Pressure and Learning From Mistakes
PodcastMar 31, 202627 min

ReThinking: David Beckham on Thriving Under Pressure and Learning From Mistakes

In this episode, Adam Grant talks with soccer legend David Beckham about thriving under pressure, learning from mistakes, and the unifying power of sport. Beckham shares how early experiences—like his 1998 World Cup red‑card incident—shaped his emotional regulation, work ethic,...

By WorkLife with Adam Grant
If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This
PodcastMar 26, 202659 min

If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This

In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist and author of *The Other Side of Change*, about how to navigate and even thrive during major life disruptions. Drawing on Maya’s research and personal story of...

By The Mel Robbins Podcast
Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)
PodcastMar 25, 202646 min

Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)

In this episode, host John interviews author Jon Acuff about his new book *Procrastination Proof*, exploring why procrastination persists even for people who care deeply about their goals. Acuff outlines five common triggers—time scarcity, overwhelming tasks, fear, misleading past experiences,...

By A Productive Conversation
Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally
PodcastMar 24, 20260 min

Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally

In this episode, host Shannon interviews Jenn Sherman, the first Peloton instructor hired in her mid‑40s, about her journey from stay‑at‑home mom to fitness icon for Gen X women. Sherman recounts how a chance email to Peloton’s founder sparked a...

By Playing with Fire
Why Self-Discipline Is A Lie? (And What Actually Works)
PodcastMar 22, 20260 min

Why Self-Discipline Is A Lie? (And What Actually Works)

The episode challenges the myth of willpower, arguing that the prefrontal cortex’s rational control is a fragile overlay on a powerful, dopamine‑driven engine. It frames human behavior as a game between conscious intention (Player 1) and neurochemical cravings (Player 2), where the...

By Philosopheasy
How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)
PodcastMar 18, 202638 min

How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)

In this episode, Mike Vardy interviews productivity author Rich Czyz about his new book *Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders*. They discuss how school leaders are overwhelmed by outdated habits and constant firefighting, and introduce five simple systems—email batching, themed...

By A Productive Conversation
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
PodcastMar 12, 202623 min

271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change

In this episode Matt Abrahams interviews Stanford behavior design expert B.J. Fogg about how to create lasting habits. Fogg debunks the "information‑action fallacy" and explains his B = M + A + P model, where behavior occurs only when motivation, ability, and a prompt...

By Think Fast, Talk Smart
Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3)
PodcastMar 11, 202656 min

Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3)

In this episode the hosts explore why consistent practice outweighs occasional results, using examples from medicine, law, sports, and media. They argue that practice is both a verb (the act of trying) and a noun (the cultivated art), and that...

By A Productive Conversation
Your Inner Critic Has a Name
PodcastMar 10, 20260 min

Your Inner Critic Has a Name

In this episode, the host shares a personal strategy for overcoming writer's block by committing to a daily 20‑minute writing sprint, reinforced with a supportive partner and a simple gold‑star reward system. The metaphor of each writing session as a...

By Godmothers
Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock
PodcastMar 9, 202628 min

Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock

In this episode, Dr. David Rock explains that the brain remains highly plastic well into the 80s and 90s, so learning capacity does not diminish with age, though motivation often does. He highlights the mutual benefits of engaging later‑career employees...

By HRchat
Why a Fresh Start Is Your Secret Productivity Weapon
PodcastFeb 25, 20260 min

Why a Fresh Start Is Your Secret Productivity Weapon

Asian Efficiency’s latest podcast, “Go From Reactive To Proactive With These Tips (TPS603),” argues that a deliberate fresh start is the hidden lever for higher productivity. The episode walks listeners through practical steps to shift from a reactive mindset to...

By Asian Efficiency
How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle)
PodcastFeb 25, 20260 min

How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle)

In episode 646 of *A Productive Conversation*, host Mike Vardy interviews bestselling author Daniel Coyle about moving beyond traditional performance metrics toward genuine flourishing. Coyle draws on his research with elite groups such as Navy SEALs and sports teams to argue...

By A Productive Conversation