{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Be the Light--The Psychology Behind Lasting Change | Ep. 473 with Lizzie Merritt","description":"Who else is ready to win Q2 of 2026 and catapult your results for the rest of the year? If so, today starts with some reflection, addressing your pressing challenges, obstacles, and issues\u2026and of course setting some significant goals for the next 90-days as well. That\u2019s why I kicked this episode off with a challenge\u2014a \u201cWIN 90-Days\u201d Challenge. Listen in and STEP-UP! No fluff\u2026Just truth, clarity, and action. And then\u2026 we go deep. I\u2019ve got a very special guest on the show today\u2014someone who I\u2019ve had the privilege of working closely with and watching impact lives in a BIG way. Lizzie Merritt is in the TD IMPACT SHOW house. She\u2019s a certified life coach, co-director of our Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coaching Certification Program, and she just dropped her second book, Light: The New Psychology of Weight Loss. Now listen\u2026this conversation is not just about weight loss. This is about behavior. This is about mindset. This is about the patterns that keep showing up in your life\u2014and why. Because here\u2019s the truth\u2026 most people know what to do. But they\u2019re not doing it. And the question is\u2026why? Lizzie breaks it down in a powerful way. What looks like inconsistency\u2026 what looks like self- sabotage\u2026 what looks like a lack of discipline\u2026 is often something much deeper. It\u2019s your nervous system. It\u2019s your belief patterns. It\u2019s the stories you\u2019re carrying that are running the show underneath the surface. And we want to change that! This episode is going to open your eyes. It\u2019s going to challenge the way you think. And if you\u2019re ready for it, it\u2019s going to help set you free. What you\u2019ll learn in this episode: Why self-sabotaging behavior is actually a signal, not the real problem How your nervous system impacts your ability to change and grow The real reason knowing what to do isn\u2019t enough to create results How perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking keep you stuck Why emotional coping patterns drive habits more than logic How to shift from rigid rules to a mindset of experimentation What it means to build self-trust instead of relying on willpower How to identify and overcome the hidden beliefs shaping your actions Why expanding your life matters more than just changing your body What it truly means to \u201cbe the light\u201d and step into your full potential Here\u2019s what I want you to really hear\u2026 you\u2019re not broken. You\u2019re not behind. And you\u2019re not lacking what it takes. What you might be experiencing right now\u2014the frustration, the inconsistency, the resistance\u2014it\u2019s not a character flaw. It\u2019s feedback. It\u2019s information. And when you learn how to read that information, when you learn how to work with your mind and your body instead of fighting against it, everything starts to change. This is where growth happens. This is where breakthroughs happen. Not in perfection\u2026 but in awareness, ownership, and action. So as you step into this next quarter, I challenge you\u2014do the work. Answer the questions. Get clear on your goals. And most importantly, commit to becoming the person who follows through. If this episode hit you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Make sure you\u2019re subscribed to the Todd Durkin IMPACT SHOW, and keep showing up week after week to get your mind right and your heart strong. Let\u2019s make Q2 a winning quarter. Let\u2019s build momentum. Let\u2019s create impact. If this episode fires you up, make sure to LIKE it, COMMENT your biggest takeaway, and SHARE it on your social media. Tag Todd and Lizzie and let them know what hit you most. And most importantly\u2014send this to someone who needs to hear it today. You never know whose life you could impact with one message. IG: @ToddDurkin @coachlizzie.merritt FB: @ToddDurkinFQ10 Lizzie Merritt BIO: Lizzie Merritt helps women over 40 lose weight for good. No diet rules, no willpower, and no more starting over on Monday. Lizzie is a certified life coach and best selling author of LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss and You Are A Miracle. She helps women stop blaming themselves for failed diets and finally understand how their brains actually work. As a former middle school science teacher, her work blends real- world brain science, humor, and a refreshingly honest approach to weight loss that actually fits real life.  Lizzie is also a military spouse, a Marvel nerd, and unapologetically cries at cheesy commercials. If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cI know what to do, so why can\u2019t I just do it?\u201d this conversation is for you. P.S Todd Durkin 3.5 Day Mentorship If you\u2019re ready to take things to another level, I want to personally invite you to my 3.5 Day Mentorship. The 3.5 Day Mentorship is back. May 14th through the 17th, right here in San Diego. This will be our 20th mentorship, and it\u2019s going to be an intimate, high-level, deep-dive experience. We\u2019re talking business, leadership, marketing, mindset, and personal growth\u2014all in one room, with only 20 people. If you\u2019re a coach, trainer, entrepreneur, or someone who\u2019s ready to grow and go ALL IN, this is your opportunity. Head over to www.ToddDurkin.com to get all the details and lock in your spot. ","author_name":"Todd Durkin IMPACT Show","author_url":"https:\/\/todddurkin.com","html":"