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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 46 MIN

Stop Starting Over: Build Habits That Last with Habit Freak CHRISTOPH Merrill

from Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney · host Anne Bonney

Let’s talk habits… but not the cute, color-coded, “new year new me” kind.I’m joined by CHRISTOPH Merrill (aka the Habit Freak, thought-leader, speaker, author CHRISTOPHmerrill.com ), and this conversation goes way deeper than discipline and checklists. After a life-altering moment that nearly cost him everything, CHRISTOPH discovered a truth most habit advice completely ignores:Habits aren’t built for calm days. They’re built for the hard ones.We talk about what it really takes to build habits that hold up when motivation disappears, your brain turns against you, and life gets messy (because… it will).We dig into: Why most habits fail the moment pressure hits  How mental health and habit formation are deeply connected  A simple, flexible approach to staying consistent...even on your worst days We also get into radical self-awareness, journaling, decision fatigue, and why doing your best today beats chasing perfection every time.If you’re tired of starting over… this episode will help you build habits that actually last.CHRISTOPH merrill is the creator of Habit Freak and a leadership thought leader who helps people build habits that hold when pressure hits. After a life-altering moment changed everything, he dedicated his work to proving this truth: habits are not built for calm days, they are built for hard ones. His work helps leaders perform when motivation disappears and the stakes are real.Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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Let’s talk habits… but not the cute, color-coded, “new year new me” kind. I’m joined by CHRISTOPH Merrill (aka the Habit Freak, thought-leader, speaker, author CHRISTOPHmerrill.com ), and this conversation goes way deeper than discipline and checklists. After a life-altering moment that nearly cost him everything, CHRISTOPH discovered a truth most habit advice completely ignores: Habits aren’t built for calm days. They’re built for the hard ones. We talk about what it really takes to build ha...

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