Episode 27

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20th Jan 2026

The Fastest Way To Change Your Life (Hint: It's One Simple Habit)

How many times have you promised yourself you'd start a habit, reach a goal, or take care of your health... only to break that promise without anyone else noticing? It feels like no big deal in the moment.

And yet... little by little, you stop believing you can make more money, lose the weight, get your dream guy (or girl) and before you know it, you're not even setting the goal anymore. The strange thing is, most of us have no problem keeping our word to other people: we show up, we follow through, we don't let them down. So why is it so hard to honor our own commitments?

In this episode, we dig into why breaking promises to yourself quietly limits freedom, and why keeping your word to yourself is the real shortcut to creating the life you actually want.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why it's easier to keep your word to others than to yourself - and what that says about your self-worth
  2. The hidden cost of breaking promises to yourself
  3. How not following through impacts the life you say you want to create
  4. How your brain protects you from discomfort - and why that stops you from following through
  5. The power of accountability - and why it's key in reaching your goals
  6. How short-term "freedom" actually keeps you trapped when you avoid commitments
  7. The patterns that make you value others over yourself - and how to recognize them
  8. Journaling exercises and reflection questions to uncover what's really blocking your follow-through
  9. Why small, meaningful commitments are the fastest way to build momentum and confidence
  10. Celebrating small wins: how recognition rewires your brain to reach your goals faster
  11. How to approach broken promises with curiosity and self-love, instead of shame or punishment
  12. Why keeping your word to yourself isn't about discipline - and what it's really about
  13. Practical strategies to start changing your habits today, no matter your age or stage of life

RESOURCES

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Unleash Your Freedom: Mindset Strategies For High Achievers
Unleash Your Freedom gives trailblazers, rebels, dreamers and creators who are done playing small the mindset, strategies, and insights that will set you free.
Unleash Your Freedom delivers mindset strategies for high achievers who want to create success in every area of their life without sacrificing their freedom.

If you’re looking for a personal development podcast from two leadership coaches who believe you shouldn’t have to choose between being wildly ambitious and having a life you actually love, you’re in the right place.

This podcast is for entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, executives, leaders, and ambitious professionals who want more from both their success and their life.

If you want to grow your business or career, develop a success mindset, and master emotional intelligence, so you can achieve more, have better relationships, and thrive in your health, you’re in the right place.

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- How do I create more freedom in my life?
- How can I achieve more without burning out?
- How do I achieve my goals and still enjoy my life?
- How do I create success in every area of my life?
- How can I become a better leader?
- How do I build better relationships?

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Giorgia & Dawn

We are leadership coaches who met on our journey to becoming free while coaching together. Now we're coaching high-achieving people into breaking through their inner barriers, achieving those goals they once thought impossible, and truly unleashing their freedom.