In this short, punchy episode of the Do Cool Shit podcast, Meryl explores how to approach Lent from a behavior change perspective — without turning it into another rigid challenge or deprivation experiment.

Rather than focusing only on what you’re giving up, this episode invites you to ask a deeper question: Why?

If you’re observing Lent this year (or engaging in any kind of challenge), this conversation will help you:

• Reflect on what you’re actually trying to create space for

• Notice the unconscious habits you move through on autopilot

• Use the 40 days as a massive awareness experiment

• Replace behaviors instead of just removing them

• Build flexibility instead of fragile, all-or-nothing systems

• Avoid “going feral” on day 41

• Reintegrate habits in a way that aligns with who you want to be

Lent doesn’t have to be about punishment, control, or proving your worth through deprivation. It can be an opportunity to build self-trust, curiosity, and sustainable change.

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend, someone from church, or anyone observing Lent who might benefit from approaching it differently.

As always, cool shit happens when you practice awareness without judgment.

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