The Momentum Experiment

I share a recent moment I realized (in front of a live audience) that I needed to take my own advice. This episode is about comfort zones, finding your Mode, and why the right path doesn’t always feel comfortable at first. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live stream so you can watch the episode live and...

What happens when you have a strong 'why' and feel motivated to get started but don't know what path to take? In this episode, I'm answering an audience question about the next steps when you're not sure where to start. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live stream so you can watch the episode live and joi...

The best way to change your mindset is to take action even when you are scared. But that’s easier said than done. In this episode, I’m sharing my favourite tip for when you are feeling stuck and hesitating to take action. Plus an update on my current experiment. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live strea...

What happens when what you ‘should’ do is actually holding you back? If you are struggling to find or keep your momentum, it’s possible the list of things you ‘should’ do is part of the problem. Today’s episode is about knowing when that’s happening, and how to give yourself permission to let the ‘should’s’ go so you can find your flow. Plus I share my new experiment that's about letting go of wha...

You know what it’s like. The frustration that comes when you know what do to but aren’t doing it. Often, the hesitation comes from fear. But what happens when you downplay your fears? Today’s episode explores the 3 words I often hear when someone uncovers a fear holding them back from taking action, how downplaying the fear keeps you stuck, and what you can do instead. Links Subscribe to Cat's Mom...

If you love the planning phase but struggle to get started, you could be caught in the motion trap. Preparing for action is valuable, but can also mislead you into thinking you are taking action when you are actually just in motion. Today’s episode explains the difference between motion and action, why planning can feel so satisfying, and why it may be your way of playing it safe. Plus I'm sharing...

You’ve got momentum, and it feels amazing… until you're interrupted. These interruptions don’t just impact your flow, they also impact your mood. In today’s episode, I explore these interruptions, their impact, and how two perspective shifts have helped me better deal with them when they happen. Plus, an update on how my current experiment is going (hint: not well). Links Oliver Burkeman's Books S...

Now two months into live recording episodes for The Momentum Experiment podcast, I’m sharing behind the scenes of how it’s really going, what I’m learning, and what I would change if I could start all over again. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live stream so you can watch the episode live and join the Q...

Have you ever felt ready to take action on a new project or goal, but there’s initial work involved before you can get started? It’s that in-between phase when you might need to do research, make decisions, and get setup first. It’s easy to get stuck in this phase, but not always for the reasons you think. We’ll discuss how to avoid getting stuck and delaying action any longer, plus I’m sharing an...

You’re constantly surrounded by advice about what we should be doing to live better, and the list can feel endless. But when you look at the changes you’re chasing, are they really yours? In this episode I explore how to spot the the difference between making changes for yourself versus chasing expectations set by others. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? S...

If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I’m just not good at this” and it made you question whether to keep going, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m exploring how this common belief shapes your experience and can hold you back from growth. Plus I’m sharing my own example of how this mindset block meant giving up on Instagram four years ago, and what I’m doing now instead. Find Cat on Instagram S...

Ever wonder why other people’s advice works for many but doesn’t seem to stick for you? It may leave you wondering if you’re the problem. Today’s episode is about embracing the “find your kind” principle that will help you figure out whose advice will actually click for you. Links Learn more about Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies . Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat liv...

Have you ever come up with the ‘perfect plan’ you’re going to follow to finally take consistent action that gets real results, but then when the time comes, you feel frozen? Or maybe you still take action, but you’re not following the plan. What if the plan is the problem? In today’s episode, I’m sharing about how to find the sweet spot of simplicity to help you keep momentum. See BJ Fogg's Behavi...

There’s a lot of debate about whether goal setting is helping or hurting progress. But finding your momentum requires having some direction. Instead of ditching goals altogether, I’m sharing how I’ve changed my perspective and process for goal setting. Plus, I’ll share my goals for my latest experiment. Stand Out of Our Light by James Williams (Available as Open Source) Subscribe to Cat's Momentum...

It’s one thing to start a podcast, but it’s another do record it live. I’m sharing the wake-up call that helped me realize why I lost momentum on my original YouTube channel and what I'm doing differently with this podcast. Links Introduction to the Four Tendencies Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live stream s...

The Momentum Experiment Podcast is all about finding (and keeping) momentum on your own terms. Hear stories, real-life experiments, and helpful insights to help you figure out what really works well for you—not just following what someone else thinks you should do. Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the live stream s...