How long does it take to make or break a habit? Is this really the year you make major changes or learn a new craft? Robert and Julie break down the science of it all in this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind.
Today
Dog Days and Death Stars, Part 3
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the dog days of summer, their connection to a luminous star in the night’s sky and various ideas linking the summer’s hottest days to human and animal behavior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1h 2m
Yesterday
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Invitation to Hell (1984)
In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the bonkers 1984 Wes Craven made-for-TV movie “Invitation to Hell,” starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy and Susan Lucci. (originally published 8/1/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1h 44m
Jul 18
From the Vault: Vintage Egyptology, with Colleen Darnell
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert chats with Egyptologist, author and educator Colleen Darnell about ancient Egyptian religion, warfare and of course vintage fashion. (originallt published 7/31/2025)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41m 30s
Jun 2025
The Science of Making & Breaking Habits
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. Feeling stuck? It's tim ... Show More
23m 4s
Apr 2020
#200 — Creatures of Habit
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with James Clear about habit formation. They discuss the difference between creating good habits and discontinuing bad ones, the role of the environment, the misalignment between immediate and long term outcomes, the rememberin ... Show More
32m 33s
Feb 2015
10: How to change your habits
Dr. Art Markman discusses tools, tips and tricks for editing our behaviors and achieving our goals. It’s an incredibly practical episode for those of us who want to lose that weight, write that book and change our lives. Topics include why we tend to fail with habit change, how t ... Show More
50m 55s
Jan 2025
Life Lesson: The 10-Minute Rule That Beats ANY Bad Habit & This Weird Trick Forms Good Habits Instantly! Professor Steve Peters & Nir Eyal
In this episode we discover the science behind habits, how they're formed, how they can be broken, and the fascinating role self-perception plays in the process. We explore the power of reframing uncomfortable tasks, how habits are influenced by our self-image, and why pushing yo ... Show More
33m 18s
Aug 2022
Ep #211: The Process of Habit Creation
<p>Have you ever been frustrated when creating a new habit takes longer than you expected? If you have, you're not alone. We sometimes have an idea about how long it will take and what the process will look like but sometimes, we're wrong.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, I'm tal ... Show More
9m 34s
May 2017
How To Create New Habits Fast with Dr. Fogg
In this episode, habits expert Dr. BJ Fogg and I go in-depth on the steps you can take to create a new, powerful habit. We are our habits, so this episode is crucial to developing the positive change you desire. Join Our Growing Facebook Community: www.kwikbrain.comSee Privacy Po ... Show More
20m 28s