Habit Nerd

Hi there, Habit Nerds!

Today’s episode is a "pinch-me" moment for me. I am joined by the incredible Lisa Corduff, a storyteller, speaker, and someone who has been a huge influence on the way I think about practical mindset shifts.

Lisa has a way of making complex behavioral concepts feel deeply human. We dive into her journey through grief, the reality of solo parenting, and how she navigated her recent ADHD and Autism diagnosis while running a million-dollar business.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels trying to move 400 things forward at once, this conversation is the deep breath you’ve been waiting for. We talk about why "Maintenance Mode" is a valid season of life, why "right vs. wrong" thinking is a trap, and how to use the One Thing strategy to finally close those open loops in your brain.

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Instagram: @lisacorduff

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Website: lisacorduff.com

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Hey friends, and welcome back! Today, we are going back in time—specifically to 1918—to look at a beautifully simple system that might just be the antidote to our 2026 "too many tabs open" lifestyle.

If you’ve ever looked at your to-do list at 9:00 AM and felt that immediate wave of guilt because it’s already 30 items long, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the Ivy Lee Method. It’s a century-old strategy that once earned a consultant a $25,000 check (nearly half a million dollars today!) for just 15 minutes of work.

Why was it worth that much? Because it solves the one thing high-performers struggle with most: The Decision Gap.

If you found this helpful, hit follow and share this with a friend who is currently juggling way too many balls. Let’s help them drop a few so they can focus on the one that matters!

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How do you manage a home when you don't have an "organizer brain"?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dana K. White, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcaster, and creator of the popular blog A Slob Comes Clean. Dana is world-renowned for her relatable, "no-nonsense" approach to home management, an approach born from her own journey of transforming an overwhelmed house into a functional home.

If you’ve ever felt the "shame" of a messy kitchen despite being a high-performer in every other area of your life, this conversation is a deep breath of fresh air. Dana and I dive into the science of constraints, the "identity shift" of clean dishes, and why most organization advice fails the people who need it most.

Connect with Dana K. White:

Website: aslobcomesclean.com

Podcast: A Slob Comes Clean

Books: Decluttering at the Speed of Life, How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, and Organizing for the Rest of Us.

YouTube: Dana K. White

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Have you ever received a piece of advice that completely changed the way you view your time, your money, or your peace of mind?

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the three guiding principles that have had the greatest impact on my life and work. We explore why "paying yourself first" isn't just for your bank account, and why so much of our daily frustration comes from "going to the butcher to buy bread." Plus, I share the "senior-level" advice I was once given that I’ve since realized is a direct trap for high-performers.

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Have you ever felt "scattergun" in your approach to your goals? Or perhaps you’re waiting for a surge of confidence before you finally start that side project or business?

In today’s episode, I am joined by Karen Dennett, an educator and business mentor who helps women in micro-businesses shift from overwhelm to intentional progress. Karen shares her signature Hello Monday method—a practice rooted in the Japanese principle of Kaizen (small, continuous improvements).

We discuss why clarity, not confidence, is the missing piece of the habit puzzle, and how one intentional hour on a Sunday can completely transform your Monday morning.

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Website: karendennett.com

Instagram: @karendennettmmm

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Hi there, Habit Nerds! Thanks for spending some time with me today.

We’re looking at something quick but hopefully impactful. You know I love a good habit "add," but today we’re doing something a little refreshing. We’re talking about pruning. Sometimes, reaching that next level of high performance—whatever that looks like for you—isn't about doing more. It’s actually about taking things away. Inspired by the research of productivity expert Dr. Christian Poensgen, I’m diving into the five habits that might be silently holding you back from your peak.

As always, I’m adding my own flavor with stories from my own life (including a Sunday afternoon "busy-work" trap I fell into) and my work with clients. We even have a little guest appearance via a clip from The Kardashians to talk about failing forward.

Let's get into it!

Did any of these "pruning" tips resonate with you? I’d love to hear about the habits you’re quitting this week! Come say hi over on Instagram @habitnerd or join the conversation in our weekly newsletter.

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Have you ever finished a 10-hour workday feeling like you achieved absolutely nothing? You aren't alone. Most of us are trapped in a cycle of "reactionary busyness"—responding to Slack pings, sitting in dragging meetings, and letting our inboxes decide our priorities.

This week, I’m joined by Lisa Lie, an organizational coach and founder of Learna, a micro-learning platform designed for modern work. Lisa has built a career helping leaders create healthier, more human-centered workplaces, and today she’s sharing the exact scripts and habits that separate the "busy" from the truly productive.

We dive deep into why "work is designed to be never-ending" and how you can use micro-adjustments to reclaim your time, your focus, and your sanity.

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Design Your Environment, Design Your Habits

In this episode of The Habit Nerd Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most underestimated drivers of behaviour change — your environment.

So often we blame ourselves for lacking discipline or motivation, when in reality, our spaces are either supporting us or working against us. The truth is, your environment can quietly nudge you toward better habits… or pull you further away from them.

In this episode, I break down how to intentionally design your home, workspace, and even social environments to make good habits easier and unhelpful habits harder. Because sustainable change isn’t about trying harder, it’s about setting yourself up smarter.

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Season 2 of The Habit Nerd Podcast is here 🤍

And we’re starting with something simple, practical, and powerful.

In this episode, I’m introducing a framework I use both personally and professionally, the 5 M’s:
Mornings, Meals, Media, Movement, and Mission.

These five areas quietly shape your energy, focus, habits, and long-term trajectory. When they’re aligned, everything feels clearer. When they’re neglected, everything feels harder.

This isn’t about overhauling your life or chasing perfection. It’s about making small, intentional shifts in the areas that matter most so your year is shaped by design, not default.

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In this Summer Series replay, I’m revisiting a deeply honest and refreshing conversation with Steph Pase entrepreneur, author of Mastering My Messy Life, and someone who beautifully embodies both ambition and self-acceptance.

In this episode, we talk about the tension so many of us feel between wanting systems and structure… and also living in the very real messiness of life. Steph shares openly about navigating motherhood, business, identity shifts, and the pressure to “do it all” and why balance isn’t really the goal.

Connect with Steph:

Website:✨ ⁠https://stephpase.com⁠

Instagram:📸 ⁠@⁠⁠stephpase_

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