The Resistance to Change | Madelaine Weiss | 203

Feedback on the show? Send us a message!What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want… is the resistance to change?In this deeply insightful episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with Harvard-trained psychotherapist, mindset expert, executive coach, and bestselling author Madeline Weiss for a powerful conversation about identity, self-worth, reinvention, and the hidden psychology behind personal transformation.From losing her father unexpectedly at 15 years old to rebuilding her confidence through learning, growth, and self-discovery, Madeline shares the experiences that shaped her understanding of mindset, resilience, and human behavior. Together, Amanda and Madeline explore why people often stay stuck in familiar discomfort, how quieting the mind can help uncover purpose, and why real self-esteem comes from witnessing yourself show up in ways you admire.Throughout the conversation, Madeline breaks down the five-step framework from her book Getting to Great, explains why the brain naturally resists change, and shares how unconscious patterns quietly shape the direction of life, relationships, health, and career decisions.This episode is filled with honest reflections, practical wisdom, and meaningful mindset shifts about courage, personal responsibility, identity, and becoming the version of yourself you were always capable of being.💡 In this episode, listeners will learn:🧠 Why the brain naturally resists change and prefers familiarity 🌱 How identity shifts create lasting transformation 💭 The importance of quieting the mind to hear inner guidance ✨ What true self-esteem actually comes from 📖 How grief and life experiences can shape self-perception 🔥 Why “what you want more” ultimately wins 💪 The role discomfort plays in growth and evolution 🌍 How kindness toward both others and yourself can transform lifeTimeline Summary:05:00 – Losing her father at 15 years old08:15 – Grief, moving, and struggling in school17:40 – Quieting the mind & polyvagal breathing26:00 – The GREAT framework explained31:15 – Why resistance to change is the real work35:45 – Why people stay stuck in familiar discomfort39:20 – “What you want more wins”42:00 – Amanda’s weight loss & identity shift story46:10 – Manifestation vs becoming the future version of yourself52:00 – “Just do good work”To Connect with Amanda:Schedule a 1:1 Virtual Breathwork Session HERE📸 Instagram: @thebreathinggoddessFollow & Support the Podcast:📱Instagram: @MandersMindset👥 Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!To Connect with Madeline Weiss: Website: