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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 42 MIN

431 - Stop Trying & Start Doing. The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Carla Ondrasik

from Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety · host Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Ed Mylett

You know that moment where you keep telling yourself you’re “trying”… and somehow months go by and nothing actually changes?Today we’re calling out the sneakiest productivity trap of all: the word try.I’m joined by Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, who breaks down why “trying” keeps you stuck in your head — and why doing is a totally different energy (and outcome).In this episode, we’re diving into:Trying vs. doing: why trying is mental, doing is physical, and your brain hates vague instructionsThe Tri Test: Carla’s simple experiment that instantly exposes why “try” creates confusionThe hidden cost of “I’ll try”: how it bakes in failure, kills accountability, and fuels excuses + people-pleasingHow to build your doer muscle: small, practical shifts (including saying a clean “no”) that create momentum fastThis conversation is for you if you’ve been living with a low-grade “I should’ve done this by now” pressure — and you’re ready to trade it for clarity, follow-through, and a nervous system that isn’t dragging around a thousand open loops.Connect with Carla:Purchase Stop Trying--🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz

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You know that moment where you keep telling yourself you’re “trying”… and somehow months go by and nothing actually changes? Today we’re calling out the sneakiest productivity trap of all: the word try. I’m joined by Carla Ondrasik, author of Stop Trying, who breaks down why “trying” keeps you stuck in your head — and why doing is a totally different energy (and outcome). In this episode, we’re diving into: Trying vs. doing: why trying is mental, doing is physical, and your brain hates vague ...

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