The Momentum Experiment

Things are going to change around here. Today’s audio-only bonus episode explains what’s changing, why, and what you can expect for future episodes. 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&A session. View and add The Momentum Experiment calendar so...

How do you decide when it’s time to stop a practice or commitment you’ve made? Today’s episode looks at signs it might be time and how to stop when the idea makes you uncomfortable. Plus, an update about the podcast. 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 t...

Maybe you’ve heard the advice to “use external accountability” to help you follow through more consistently. But what does that actually mean in practice? It comes in many forms, so today I’m sharing the spectrum of options for using external accountability and how to choose the right one based on your goals. Plus, signs it’s time to pivot. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want...

If you take on too much at a time but don’t know how to stop doing it, you’re not alone. Being chronically overcommitted is not simply a time management issue. It can actually be more than one kind of roadblock. Today’s episode explores what’s really going on and what solution to focus on first. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder...

After noticing some concerning patterns, I recently quit social media for a month. Although the decision was personal, there are professional impacts I can't ignore. Today I’m sharing the changes I’ve experienced, what I’m still figuring out, and what’s next. 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 s...

Which is better when it comes to building habits? Taking an incremental approach or going all-in for a while? Today I’m comparing two approaches from the books Atomic Habits and Unhinged Habits. I’ll share the pros and cons for each one, and the biggest mistake I see people make that undermines progress. Plus, I’m sharing how I’m approaching my own experiment based on this information. Links Atomi...

Does a failure to follow through on your own commitments mean you lack personal integrity? Some people think so. Today I’m sharing why that thinking is not only faulty, it’s harmful. What’s really happening when you have a pattern of putting off your own commitments, and why does the difference matter? Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a re...

I’m making an important change this month after noticing concerning patterns with how I was consuming content and how it was impacting me. Today I’m sharing the five red flags I could no longer ignore, what I’m doing instead, and what that means for me as a content creator. Plus, I’m sharing a challenge you can try if you’ve noticed some of these patterns in your own life. Links Nee-Doh Squishy Cu...

If you’ve been questioning how and when you use AI, you’re not alone. Today I’m sharing the boundaries I chose for using AI after noticing it was becoming a crutch. I share my 4 questions and a real example of how I apply them. 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...

Breaking a bad habit for good means fighting two battles, and when you’re struggling long-term, it’s because you only fought one. Today’s episode shares the example of quitting sugar, what it can teach us about the two types of cravings we experience when trying to break bad habits, and what’s needed for long-term change. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? S...

Why can you handle some stressful situations but feel completely paralyzed by others? I’m sharing how I discovered the difference between known and unknown stressors during one of the hardest years of my life, and how one can interrupt momentum more than the other. I explain the differences, the impacts, and how you can recognize these types of stress in your own life. Links Subscribe to Cat's Mom...

Since sharing the Momentum Formula framework, I’ve been asked multiple times if it works for people with ADHD. Today I’m answering the question and sharing how ADHD helped lead to the creation of the framework itself. 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...

Why resist something you know it works well? In today’s episode, I’m sharing about how even when I know I’m more likely to follow through when I have external accountability, there are still times I resist it. I explore what’s going on, and questions you can consider if you are doing it too. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder emai...

Are you working on a project or building a practice? Today’s episode is about how to tell the difference and why it helps to take a project-approach when you are establishing a new practice. I share two recent examples and how one practice worked while the other failed. Links Subscribe to Cat's Momentum YouTube channel . Want to join Cat live? Subscribe to get a reminder email and a link to the li...

Could you benefit from adopting a rhythm-based routine instead of a schedule-based routine? I’m sharing what’s been working for me and why I’m leaning more into one than the other right now, plus questions you can ask to decide if it’s time to switch. 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 ca...

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...