Let’s stop making habits so hard with Dr. Shanté Cofield
There’s something strangely satisfying about doing things the hard way. If a new habit feels too easy, it can almost seem like we’re cheating.
But what if easy is exactly what we should be aiming for?
Shante and I started talking about habits because both of us spend a lot of time helping people change what they do, whether that’s with nutrition, movement, or running a business. And we kept coming back to the same tension: we want meaningful change, but we often make the process much harder than it needs to be.
So we’re digging into what it actually looks like to build something you can keep doing when life inevitably gets messy.
Links and Resources
Maestro on the Mic Podcast: Link
Prompting Curiosity Podcast: Link
Shante’s Instagram: Link
1-1 nutrition coaching information: link
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Topics Covered
Starting with habits that feel easy
External versus internal motivation
Building habits during major life changes
Reducing friction around healthy choices
Realistic expectations for your capacity
Why small wins create momentum
Setting goals that actually matter
Borrowed goals and arbitrary rules
Weight loss versus maintenance habits
Using short challenges strategically
Making meal prep more manageable
Creating habits that survive messy weeks
Healthy habits are more likely to stick when they are realistic enough to repeat consistently. Starting with a small behavior and reducing the effort required to complete it can make long-term consistency easier than trying to change everything at once.
