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Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Anna Shilina
Episode Title: Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Real Key to Ditching Unhealthy Habits for Good
Why do so many high performers know what they want to change—yet still feel stuck repeating the same habits?
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Anna Shilina, author of Habit Freedom and founder of RelatingAcademy.com. Anna is the go-to habits and relationship coach for entrepreneurs and trailblazers who are ready to stop relying on willpower and start creating lasting, meaningful change.
With over a decade of experience guiding thousands of high achievers, Anna breaks down why willpower alone fails—and what actually works when it comes to changing deeply ingrained habits. She shares how building a fulfilling relationship with yourself, redefining freedom, and surrounding yourself with the right community can transform not only your personal life, but your leadership and business success as well.
In this episode, we explore:
- Anna’s personal journey and what inspired her to help people break free from limiting habits
- The biggest myth about habits and change that keeps people stuck
- What it truly means to create a fulfilling relationship with yourself—and why it’s essential
- Practical advice for getting started when habits feel “too deeply ingrained”
- How Anna defines real freedom when it comes to habits
- How to handle relapse and setbacks without shame or self-sabotage
- Why accountability and community are critical for long-term, sustainable change
If you’re ready to stop fighting yourself and start leading your life—and habits—from a place of clarity and confidence, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now and discover the real key to lasting change. https://youtu.be/anna-shilina
Listeners can get a copy of the latest book Habit Freedom and find out more about the Relating Academy and Anna’s work.
Connect With Our Guest
Website: https://relatingacademy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.shilina/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annashilina/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annashilina/
















