Podcast Ep 17 Why is change so hard?

Chaos, Courage and Coffee · Mar 13, 2026 · 28m

Change sounds simple in theory: eat better, exercise more, think differently, improve your habits.

But in reality, it feels uncomfortable, draining, and strangely threatening, even when we know it’s good for us.

In this episode, we explore why your brain fights change, how comfort and safety quietly hold you in place, and why motivation alone isn’t enough.

We talk about habits, energy, identity, and the deeper reasons people revert to old patterns.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep slipping back, this conversation might change how you see change itself.