Stephanie talks with habit change expert Katie Faloon-Drew about why healthy routines are hard to keep and what actually helps them stick. Katie explains how the brain prefers comfort and routine, why willpower is unreliable, and how small steps work better than all-or-nothing goals. She shares the “giggle test” for setting realistic weekly actions, how to use triggers and rewards, and why goals tied to how you want to feel beat shame-based targets like weight loss. They cover common pitfalls such as perfectionism, comparison, and failing to plan for real life, and they discuss simple systems that support busy parents and neurodivergent listeners.

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Book: The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children Paperback
by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Inspiration: Mel Robbins

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