CO-HOST | Make Money by Changing Your Identity

In this clip from Travis Chappell’s appearance on the Truth About Addiction Podcast, Travis explores how changing your identity can create lasting changes in your habits, health, and life. He shares his own journey from identifying as someone who hated reading to becoming a consistent reader, and from thinking of himself as an athlete to adopting the broader identity of someone who prioritizes a healthy lifestyle. The conversation also dives into nutrition, sustainable weight loss, calorie tracking, discipline, and the importance of building habits that can actually last. On this episode we talk about Why lasting behavior change starts with changing the way you see yourself How taking action can reinforce and strengthen a new identity Travis’s journey from hating reading to becoming a consistent reader Moving from an “athlete” identity to an identity centered around overall health and longevity Why short-term fitness and diet challenges often lead to unsustainable results Using calorie awareness and energy balance to understand weight management How Travis approaches food, travel, indulgence, and nutrition without unnecessary restriction The role of sleep, hydration, walking, nutrition, and other foundational health habits Why community and positive influences can help reinforce lasting change The difference between using structure as a helpful tool and becoming overly rigid How grief, addiction, and emotional pain can affect someone’s relationship with food and their body The importance of worthiness, faith, and taking a leap of faith when creating a new identity Recognizing when healthy habits may become obsessive or counterproductive Why sustainable health is ultimately a journey rather than a short-term challenge Top 3 Takeaways Your identity influences your actions.Travis explains that once you begin identifying as the person you want to become, your actions can start reinforcing that identity. Taking action—even when it feels unnatural at first—creates a feedback loop that makes the new identity increasingly real. Sustainable change requires a long-term mindset.After years of losing and regaining weight through short-term challenges, Travis realized that another 30- or 60-day program wasn't the answer. Instead, he focused on understanding the fundamentals of nutrition and building habits he could maintain indefinitely. Structure should serve your life, not control it.Travis and the host discuss the tension between using tools like calorie tracking to create awareness and becoming overly rigid around food and body image. The goal isn't perfection—it's finding an approach that supports your health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Notable Quotes “Your identity will not completely—your new identity will not be completely adopted without any action.” “It’s okay to adopt this new identity.” “Because you identify as this thing, you want to engage in this activity more. And because you engage in that activity more, it further solidifies your identity.” “It has to be something that I can do long term.” “It’s just the recognition that it’s gonna be a journey. It’s not gonna happen overnight.” “All things in moderation, including moderation.” Connect with Travis Chappell Website: TravisChappell.com Social: @TravisChappell A Word from Our Sponsors:- The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices