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We all know that change is inevitable in life, and getting good at changing is one of the most important skills we can develop. It\u2019s also one of the most difficult to master. On today\u2019s episode writer and coach Brad Stulberg joins Forrest to explore how we can reshape who we are, navigate and embrace change, and become more resilient. \xa0\nAbout our Guest: Brad focuses his work on the philosophical and psychological foundations of excellence, and the habits and practices necessary to attain it. He\u2019s a regular contributor at The New York Times and the author of a number of wonderful books including The Practice of Groundedness and his most recent book Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing \u2013 Including You.\xa0\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:15: How Brad has come to think about change\n3:30: Rethinking homeostasis and allostasis\n6:55: Suffering, resistance, and rugged flexibility\n13:00: Creating a more flexible identity\n20:30: Not going \u2018all in all the time\u2019\n24:30: Constraints that support a healthy amount of ego\n28:20: Brad\u2019s personal challenges and supports in finding insight\n34:00: Waiting to find meaning until after moving through a difficult change\n39:15: Our perception of time slows during distress\n41:25: Pounding a stone, and sticking with a process\n45:55: Developing and retaining a sense of self-efficacy\n49:20: Expecting discomfort\n51:10: Turning hobbies into work, nurturing curiosity, and being a beginner\n55:05: Values and perspectives\n1:00:00: Shaking the snow globe, then letting it settle\n1:03:10: Five questions from Brad\u2019s book to ask yourselves\n1:04:15: Recap\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors:\nStart speaking a new language in just 3 weeks with Babbel! Get 55% off at Babbel.com/BEING.\nFactor delivers fresh, never-frozen, fully prepared meals right to your door. Head to factormeals.com/beingwell50 and use code beingwell50 to get 50% off.\xa0\nBody Electric is an interactive six-part podcast series from NPR that investigates how our relationship with technology is impacting our health. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nWant to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nFinally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you\u2019re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website