Who Moved My Cheese? Adapting to Change Before It Stops You

Episode Summary:

Change is inevitable — but how we respond to it determines our growth.

In this bonus episode of Put It in a Bubble, host Marilyn Barker reflects on the powerful lessons from Dr. Spencer Johnson’s classic, Who Moved My Cheese? Through storytelling, reflection, and practical tools, Marilyn helps listeners explore how to let go of fear, adapt with confidence, and find new “cheese” in every season of life.

Whether you’re facing a shift in work, relationships, or your personal goals, this episode offers insight, calm, and motivation to embrace change before it stops you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The simple but powerful parable behind Who Moved My Cheese?
• What the characters Sniff, Scurry, Hem, and Haw can teach us about mindset and flexibility
• How to recognize when your “cheese” has moved — and what to do next
• Tools for adapting quickly and letting go of what no longer serves you
• Reflective questions to help you apply these lessons in your daily life
• Why curiosity and courage lead to peace in times of change
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Reflective Questions:

1. What’s the “cheese” in your life that may have moved recently?
2. How do you typically react when faced with unexpected change?
3. What fear might be holding you back from taking your next step?
4. How can you reframe this moment as an opportunity for growth?

Memorable Quotes from the Episode:

“When life moves your cheese, don’t stay stuck wondering why. Take a deep breath, put your fear in a bubble, and blow it away.”

“You can’t control if the cheese moves — but you can control whether you take that first step toward finding something new.”

“Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Spencer Johnson
• (Available wherever books and audiobooks are sold)

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