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Jun 2025
23m 4s

The Science of Making & Breaking Habits

Rob Dial
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Want to know exactly how to build or break habits from a scientific perspective? In this episode, I’ll break down the neurology of habit loops, the role of cues, routines, and rewards, and how to make change stick by working with your brain—not against it. 
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