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Episode 02: Atomic Habits
Release Date: 09.03.2025
Episode Length: 23:00
Hosts: Dr. Stacey Ishman & Kirsten Bombdiggity

In this episode, Dr. Stacey Ishman and Kirsten Bombdiggity dive deep into James Clear's Atomic Habits, exploring how tiny changes can create remarkable results. They share personal takeaways about habit stacking, identity-based habits, and why 1% better every day compounds into transformational change. Plus, real stories from their coaching practices about clients who've used these principles to revolutionize their careers and lives.

What You'll Learn:

  • The four laws of behavior change: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying
  • How habit stacking can reduce the time to build new habits by 90%
  • Why focusing on identity instead of outcomes creates lasting change
  • The power of "never miss twice" when building sustainable habits
  • How to design your environment to support the person you want to become

    • About the Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through tiny, consistent changes. Published in 2018, it's been translated into 50+ languages and spent over 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, fundamentally changing how people approach personal development. Amazon Link: https://amazon.com/dp/0735211299

    Key Points:

    1. Weekly Wins & Celebrations (2:00-3:30)

      • Stacey's midterm rental launch success (and lessons learned)
      • Kirsten's Nashville conference experience and Dolly Parton hotel stay

      • Book Overview (5:00-6:00)

        • Kirsten's 1-minute summary of the four laws of behavior change
        • Why this book has dominated personal development for over 5 years

        • Deep Dive Summary (6:00-12:00)

          • Stacey's breakdown of habit stacking and identity-based habits
          • The 21-day myth vs. the neuroscience of play-based learning
          • Systems vs. goals: why process matters more than outcomes

          • Biggest Takeaways (12:00-16:00)

            • Kirsten's insight: Integrating play reduces habit formation from 200 repetitions to 10-15
            • Stacey's insight: Environment design and the power of obvious cues

            • Real-World Applications (16:00-22:00)

              • Medical examples: nose spray habit stacking with toothbrushing
              • Coaching stories: clinic workflow improvements through 1% changes
              • Personal habits: yoga accountability through financial consequences
              • The importance of celebrating small wins and evidence collection

              • Next Episode Preview (22:00-23:00)

                • Upcoming book: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

                  • Key Quotes: "Perfection is just procrastination in a tuxedo." "If I was a badass with money, what's something that I would be doing that maybe I'm not doing now?" "Just because you stop once or miss one doesn't mean the habit's over."

                  Connect with Your Hosts:

                  Dr. Stacey Ishman

                  • Founder of Medical Mentor Coaching
                  • ENT surgeon and Chief Medical Officer
                  • Real estate investor and syndicator
                  • Contact at [email protected] 
                  • Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ishman-md-mph/ 

                    • Kirsten Bombdiggity

                    • Coach and Creator of the Neuro-Proof Narrative Quest
                    • Bestselling Amazon Author of Divorced After 40
                    • Certified Practitioner of Narrative Intelligence
                    • Contact at [email protected] 
                    • Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bombdiggity/ 

                      • Book Recommendations Mentioned:

                      • Atomic Habits by James Clear
                      • The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
                      • Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
                      • Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

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