This is part two of Paul’s conversation with Jon Goodman.

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Building on part one, this episode explores how real change actually happens—not through endless consistency, but through intentional seasons of focus, exploration, and recovery.

Jon explains why humans are wired for cycles, how modern life disrupts that rhythm, and how embracing intensity temporarily can lead to more sustainable progress long-term.

Topics include:

• Why balance isn’t a permanent state

• The difference between finite and infinite goals

• Dynamic stability and mental health

• Exploration as a skill

• A 30-day framework for meaningful change

A practical, grounded conversation for anyone feeling burned out or stuck.

In part one of this two-part conversation, Paul sits down with Jon Goodman to challenge some of the most common assumptions about work, passion, and productivity.

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Instead of pushing for clarity, optimization, or a perfectly defined purpose, this episode explores what happens when people allow themselves to slow down, explore, and stop forcing alignment before it naturally emerges.

This conversation is about permission—permission to be uncertain, to evolve, and to separate your identity from your output.

Topics include:

• Why your job doesn’t need to define you

• The trap of monetizing everything you enjoy

• How productivity culture fuels burnout

• Why curiosity beats certainty

• Reframing success as something seasonal

This episode lays the groundwork for part two, where the focus shifts toward action, seasons of intensity, and sustainable momentum.

Why does life feel so exhausting—even when nothing is technically “wrong”?

In this solo episode, Paul explores a simple but uncomfortable truth: most of our suffering comes from wanting reality to be different than it is.

Drawing from Buddhism, Stoicism, Hindu philosophy, Christianity, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Paul explains why acceptance is not resignation—and why it’s actually the foundation for real change.

At the center of the episode is the Hourglass of Life metaphor:

• The past contains infinite stories

• The future holds infinite possibilities

• But the present is a narrow choke point where reality can only be one way

And fighting that reality is a losing game.

• Why happiness becomes impossible when tied to outcomes

• Desire vs attachment (and why people confuse them)

• The illusion of emotional control

• How acceptance restores agency and energy

• Why detaching from outcomes doesn’t kill motivation

• How to pursue change without suffering

Topics Covered:

What does it actually mean to live a fulfilling life?

Instead of trying to define fulfillment—which looks different for everyone—this episode uses a powerful mental model called inversion to clarify what not to do.

Drawing from Charlie Munger’s decision-making philosophy, Paul outlines four behaviors that virtually guarantee an unfulfilled life—and then flips them to reveal what fulfillment is really built on.

📎 Resources:

• Charlie Munger on inversion

• Related episodes: Seasons of Change and Growth

• Book a free coaching session (limited availability)

Life doesn’t ask for permission before it disrupts your plans. And when it does, happiness alone won’t carry you through.

In this episode of Change Made Easy, Paul talks with leadership coach and author Matt Kutz about the deeper concept of joy—how it differs from happiness, why it matters more, and how it becomes a stabilizing force when life delivers uncertainty, loss, or pain.

Matt shares personal insight from navigating cancer treatment while continuing to lead, write, and create, offering a grounded, honest perspective on resilience without platitudes.

• Joy vs happiness: inside-out vs outside-in

• Why control is an illusion (and why that’s freeing)

• The role of adversity in personal growth

• Why resistance and stress are necessary for strength

• How meaning is built through action, not avoidance

• The EPIC framework: excellence, perception, inspiration, compassion

You can’t plant in winter, harvest in spring, or force a seed to grow before its time. And yet, most people treat their personal development like a farm they can cram for.

In this episode, Paul breaks down the essential idea that your life has seasons—periods of growth, periods of maintenance, and periods of survival—and how recognizing your season changes everything.

• Why people burn out when they try to “grow” during a survival season

• How to reframe stagnation as progress when you’re carrying a heavy load

• The subtle mindset shift that helps you stop beating yourself up

• What Stephen Covey got right about natural systems

• How to work with your internal seasons instead of against them

• Why “treading water” sometimes is winning

• What happens when you try to juggle 15 balls instead of 10

• How to identify what season you’re truly in so you can act accordingly

If you want more growth with less resistance, this episode is your blueprint.

In This Episode:

In a world engineered for obesity, how do you take back control of your health?

In this episode of Change Made Easy, Paul sits down with Dr. Pavi Kundhal—bariatric surgeon and mindful eating advocate—to unpack the deeper reasons people struggle with weight and why it’s not just about eating less and moving more.

Together, they explore how environment, stress, emotional regulation, and unconscious behaviors shape our eating choices more than we realize—and what to do about it.

💡 You’ll Learn:

• What the term “obesogenic environment” really means

• Why convenience and stress are silently driving your hunger

• The role of emotional eating as a search for control

• How GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) work—and why they aren’t the full solution

• Tools like the Broccoli Test, mindful eating, journaling, and meditation to rewire your habits

🎯 Actionable Takeaways:

• Practice mindfulness before meals

• Ask yourself: “Would I eat broccoli right now?”

• Start journaling your hunger triggers (physical vs. emotional)

• Set a timer before you eat—build the space for awareness

📎 Resources:

• Related episode; Everything Is Functional

• Paul’s newsletter for free tips and guidance

• Work with Paul 1-on-1

Most people are in “quitting season” from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. But what if you used this time to build momentum, not lose it?

In this solo episode, Paul shares five specific, action-oriented steps that can help you end the year strong and build habits that last well into the new one. You don’t need more discipline—you need a better system.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• Why adding food works better than cutting it out

• How reading nutrition labels gives you power and clarity

• Why planning your fitness first changes everything

• How to stop letting screen time control your schedule

• The role of excitement and intrinsic motivation in habit success

✅ Quick Summary of the Five Actions:

1. Eat more (nutrient-dense food) instead of just eating less

2. Read nutrition labels—become an informed eater

3. Plan your week with fitness first, not last

4. Control your content consumption (scroll less, do more)

5. Let excitement guide your actions, not obligation

• Book a 1:1 coaching call

Do you ever feel like your life is running you—and not the other way around?

In this solo episode of Change Made Easy, Paul unpacks the concept of being a “hostage of circumstance”—when your current life limitations dictate what you can or can’t do. Whether it's your finances, health, or relationships, feeling like you have no control is one of the worst experiences a human can have.

But here’s the good news: You don’t need to fix everything. You just need to build your capacity for when change becomes possible.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

• What “agency” is and why it’s essential for mental health

• How to mentally shift from victimhood to preparation

• A real-life client story that shows how unseen preparation leads to future freedom

• Why reading, journaling, fitness, and therapy are investments in future choice

• How to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and focus on what you can

🎯 Action Step:
Do one thing this week—physical, mental, emotional, or financial—that puts you in a better position to win in the future, regardless of your current situation.

📎 Resources:

• Related episode: When Doing Too Much Gets You Nothing

• Free change tips to your email weekly

• Book a free strategy call with Paul

You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the course. You’ve listened to the podcasts. So why haven’t you changed?

According to Ryan Gottfredson—author, researcher, and expert in mindset science—it’s because you’ve been developing on the doing side, when real transformation only happens on the being side.

In this deep-dive conversation, Paul and Ryan explore the groundbreaking science of vertical development—what it is, why it matters, and how to actually start living it.

🧠 Topics We Cover:

• Horizontal vs. Vertical Growth: What’s the difference?

• Why trauma wires your nervous system for protection

• How to tell whether you’re operating from fear or value

• The three adult development stages (and why 64% of people stay at the lowest)

• How practices like meditation, mindset work, and therapy regulate your system

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Ryan’s Book: Becoming Better

• Take the Free Vertical Development Assessment: RyanGottfredson.com

• Related Episode: Everything Is Functional