# 95. No Willpower Needed: The Secret to Make Habits Stick (Even When You’re Overwhelmed) with Eric Zimmer

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Podcast: [Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychology-at-work-career-success-leadership-communication-skills-7001317)
Published: 2026-04-01T09:00:00+00:00
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If you've ever tried to build a new habit, change how you show up at work, or break a pattern that isn't serving you, and then give up when it didn't stick, this episode is for you. Eric Zimmer, host of the 50-million-download podcast The One You Feed and author of How A Little Becomes A Lot, joins Melody to discuss how to make change stick when your busy, overwhelmed, and “not the disciplined type.” What You’ll Discover: How to stay motivated when progress feels painfully slowThe...

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