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In today’s episode, you’ll learn why it has been so hard to break your bad habits. The reason why is that people try to use willpower to break bad habits and willpower is a conscious process and habits come from the reptilian brain. When you got up this morning you didn’t say “ok I’m going to get out of bed then go to the bathr ... Show More
Apr 9
Ep 485: Throwback To Ep 221: The Psychology of Doing The Impossible
Have you ever wondered how truly powerful your mind is? We all hear different stories about the “Power of the Mind” but have you experienced that in your own life? Personally, I used my “mind” to heal from a stroke and heart failure, all of which happened in a single year, 2020. ... Show More
57m 57s
Apr 2025
Why Your Habits Are Sabotaging Your Weight—and How to Outsmart Them
Show Notes: Episode SummaryIn this episode, Rick Taylar dives deep into the real reason so many people struggle to lose weight—and keep it off. Spoiler: it’s not your willpower. It’s your habits. Drawing from behavioral science, psychology, and real-life experience, this episode ... Show More
17m 57s
Jul 2025
3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More
9m 6s
Jun 2023
The Real Reason Your Bad Habits Keep Winning
Join Dr. K, a former monk turned psychiatrist, as he reveals the secret to breaking bad habits that monks have mastered! 🧘♂️ Discover how cultivating awareness, rather than relying on willpower, can transform your relationship with habits. 🔄 Explore the neuroscience behind hab ... Show More
14m 38s
Feb 2025
Understanding What Drives Your Behavior
Have you ever felt stuck in patterns that hold you back—but you're not sure why? In this episode, Brendon Burchard reveals how understanding what truly drives your behavior is the key to transforming your habits, mindset, and results in life. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Ro ... Show More
16m 56s