Tiny Shifts Podcast

In this episode, Andy Nunn reflects on his third attempt at completing a 100-mile ultramarathon and the difficult decision to stop when continuing would have risked long-term injury. Through the lens of endurance racing, Andy explores the tension between grit and wisdom, the sunk cost fallacy, and why knowing when to walk away can sometimes be harder than pushing on. Drawing lessons from sport, ca...

The Messy Middle Workbook: Link In this episode, Andy Nunn explores the challenging “middle” of any journey, where motivation wanes, doubt creeps in, and quitting seems tempting. Whether you're training for a marathon or battling addiction, Andy provides practical frameworks, mindset shifts, and tools rooted in self-compassion to help you push through these struggles. Embrace the “messy middle” to...

How to Set Goals That Actually Work: Link In this episode, Andrew discusses the importance of goal setting and how to effectively work towards achieving goals. He provides a framework for long-term goal setting and emphasizes the need for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based (SMART) goals. Andrew also shares his personal approach to goal setting and the daily behaviors requir...

Find Your Why Workbook [link] In this episode of the Tiny Shifts Podcast, Andy Nunn explores the power of understanding your why . The core motivation that drives you to face challenges and pursue meaningful goals. Why having a strong foundation and clear purpose is crucial for tackling difficult goals How to identify and live your values to stay motivated during tough moments The difference betwe...

The episode covers Andy experience of becoming a father, the concept of cutting through the noise, the gap between expectations and actions, cognitive dissonance, the power of stories, safety and comfort, beliefs about stress, performance anxiety and fear, biases and heuristics, the Go Method, recognising limited time, and overcoming resistance. Takeaways The importance of recognising the gap betw...

Summary In this episode of the Tiny Shifts podcast, host Andrew Nunn explores the unsettling idea of social contagion and how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours spread between people without us noticing. Through strange historical cases, modern examples, and everyday behaviour, Andrew challenges the belief that we are independent thinkers. He explains how moods, fears, habits, and expectations rip...

Summary In this episode of the Tiny Ships podcast, host Andrew Nunn explores the complex relationship between fear, cognitive biases, and emotional conversations. He discusses how fear can distort our perception of risk and the importance of understanding cognitive biases when engaging in difficult discussions. Andrew introduces the CALM tool as a strategy for navigating these conversations effect...

The conversation explores the concept of real optimism and its practical application, followed by an in-depth discussion on metacognition and its impact on decision-making and behavior. The final chapter delves into specific habits that can boost optimism and improve overall well-being. Takeaways Real optimism is the belief that things can improve and that you can do something about it. Metacognit...

The Tiny Shifts podcast, hosted by Andy Nunn, focuses on practical tools for personal development, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness. Andy shares his personal journey with anxiety and the impact of mindfulness on his mental health. He provides insights and tools for implementing mindfulness in daily life. Takeaways Mindfulness is about awareness and deliberate attention to thoughts and emotion...

The episode explores the concept of fear-based habits and procrastination, delving into the emotional and psychological aspects of these behaviors. It introduces the 'Go method' as a practical tool for changing the relationship with procrastination and fear-based habits. Takeaways Procrastination is often a fear response, not laziness. Emotional regulation is key to understanding procrastination....

New Year’s Day hits and suddenly everyone’s ready for a “new me”. Then January shows up… and most people quit. In this first episode, I’m not giving you another step-by-step habit system. I’m more interested in the real question: why do some people thrive under pressure while others freeze, shut down, and drift back to old patterns ? I talk about resistance (Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art ), t...