{"podcast":{"title":"Quest for Success","slug":"quest-for-success-7403148","podcast_index_feed_id":7403148,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/509328/rss","website_url":"https://quest-success.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/6/d/0/96d03275e158b8fd16c3140a3186d450/0001-6724338517254244971.jpg","author":"Jerry Cunningham","episode_count":213,"summary":"**Quest for Success with Dr. Jerry Cunningham** Are you a leader who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly falling short of your full potential? Welcome to *Quest for Success*, the podcast that will help you break through self-doubt and step into the success you were made for. I'm **Dr. Jerry Cunningham**, a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people overcome mental roadblocks, build resilience, and unlock the life they were meant to live. This podcast is for high achievers, leaders, and everyday people who want to strengthen their **mindset, morals, body, spirit, and finances**—the five pillars of success. Here's what you can expect from *Quest for Success*: 🔹 **Mental & Social Health** – Understand the psychology behind success, master your emotions, and build unshakable confidence. 🔹 **Morality & Integrity** – Learn how strong ethics and character shape long-term success, using insights from stoicism, research, and common sense. 🔹 **Physical Health & Discipline** – Stay sharp, energized, and driven with practical strategies for optimizing your health. 🔹 **Spiritual Growth** – Find deeper meaning and guidance in your journey using biblica…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:57.655603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148"},"episode":{"title":"Your Habits Are Training You","slug":"your-habits-are-training-you","published_at":"2026-07-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148/your-habits-are-training-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148","url":"https://quest-success.com/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/91038b65-2547-46ea-8dce-d6b237852bad/207_shaping_behaviors.mp3?dest-id=4368138","summary":"What if the habits shaping your life aren't the ones you meant to build? In this episode of Quest for Success Podcast, you'll discover how shaping behavior works and why small, rewarded steps can lead to major changes. You'll learn how successive approximations and reinforcement influence your habits, relationships, mental health, and physical fitness. We'll also look at what dog training, parenting, marriage, CBT, and a cheeseburger-addicted raccoon from Malden, Missouri, might have in common. You'll hear how behavior can be shaped in healthy and unhealthy ways, why waiting for one giant burst of motivation usually fails, and how small wins can help you build momentum. Plus, we visit A Clockwork Orange, Atomic Habits, B. F. Skinner, and Barnaby the Raccoon—who may still be one trash bag away from a serious disagreement with your podcast host. Key Takeaways • Small, reinforced steps can build complex behaviors. • Your daily rewards may be shaping habits without you noticing. • Small wins can build confidence and momentum. • CBT uses structured change to help improve thoughts and behaviors. • Physical goals are easier when you shape routines instead of chasing quick results. • Your repeated choices are teaching your brain what \"normal\" looks like. Visit my website to learn more about my books, podcast, and Quest for Success. Suggested Reading & Resources • Atomic Habits by James Clear • APA Dictionary of Psychology: Successive Approximations • OpenStax Psychology 2e: Operant Conditioning • Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Management of Mental Health Problems • Behavioral Activation Interventions for Well-Being Mentioned in This Episode #AtomicHabits #JamesClear #BFSkinner #AClockworkOrange #AnthonyBurgess #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy","meta_description":"What if the habits shaping your life aren't the ones you meant to build? In this episode of Quest for Success Podcast, you'll discover how shaping behavio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1761,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/quest-for-success-7403148/episodes/your-habits-are-training-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quest-for-success-7403148/your-habits-are-training-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}