Are you finding it difficult to stick to new habits, no matter how badly you want to? New research from Health Psychology on habit forming provides new answers as to why this might be the case. From this research, there are four main reasons why people fail to stick to the habits they want to build. I’m going over all four, and providing tips and tricks to help you avoid the common pitfalls.

When we try to build habits, how badly we want to have new habits has very little to do with whether we tend to pick up new habits successfully. This is because of something called the Intention-Behavior Gap, and understanding exactly why we have this gap can help us fix it. 

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The Secret to Getting in Shape, Sleeping Better, Saving Money, and Being More Confident & Productive (Yes, Really!) with Katie Milkman 

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Struggling to put together meals that are both delicious and healthy? Not sure if you should focus on weight or other markers of health? In a wellness-obsessed world, it can be difficult to see through the noise (and the ultra high protein recipes). In this conversation, MS RD Nicki Parlitsis answers top questions on weight loss, nutrition, dieting, and more. 

Nicki and I discuss whether you can truly be healthy at any size, different types of health markers and what they tell us, losing weight in an anti-fat culture, and more. Tune in for tips to help you manage your diet and feel better.

In this episode, we get into:

How Important is Weight When it Comes to Good Health?

Set Point Weight: Fact or Fiction

Weight, Heart Health, and HRV (Heart Rate Variability)

Common Weight Loss Myths

Go-To High-Calorie Nutritious Foods

The Protein vs. Fiber Conversation, Vegan Proteins, & Protein-Infused Processed Foods

The Stress Eating Problem

Fad Diet Hot Takes

For more from Nicki Parlitsis, find her on Instagram @nutrition.nicki or online at https://www.nutritionnicki.com/. You can apply for 1:1 coaching with Nicki here.

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Make the most of this summer with the novelty rule! If you aren’t familiar, the novelty rule is a neuroscience hack I created to make more memories, make time go by slower (no, really, and it’s science-backed), and truly make the most of my time whenever I can. When we introduce novelty into our lives intentionally, we live more memorable and more fulfilling lives. Today, I’m speaking with Justine Doiron, AKA Justine Snacks, about the best ways to spice up your summer. 

Novelty is all about embracing newness, whether you are making old habits or chores feel new or trying new experiences. The summer brings lots of opportunities to embrace novelty in your day-to-day life, friendships, and relationships.

For more from Justine Snacks, find her on Instagram @justine_snacks or online at justinesnacks.com. Purchase her NYT best-selling cookbook, Justine Cooks, or subscribe to her Substack.

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The Novelty Rule: How To Use My Neuroscience Hack That’s Changing Millions Of Lives

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Do you think you might benefit from psychedelics, but have concerns about potential risks? In this conversation, I speak with Dr. Alexander Belser about psychedelics, from anecdotal benefits to the chemical breakdowns and reactions of psychedelic drugs. We discuss common drugs like psilocybin and MDMA to indigenous traditions around ayahuasca to lesser-known psychedelics like ibogaine. 

Psychedelics are being studied for potential benefits for treating depression, PTSD, anxiety, and more. For the average person, do the benefits of taking psychedelics outweigh the risks? And how do you know which psychedelics are right for you? Alex and I discuss anecdotal experiences and research on psychedelics, and the behaviors that can reduce potential harms. 

In this episode, we get into:

What Are Psychedelics?

Psilocybin (Shrooms), MDMA, Ketamine, LSD, & Ibogaine 

Treating Addiction With Psychedelics 

Ayahuasca and Appropriation From Indigenous Cultures

The Science Behind Microdosing

How To Safely Experiment With Psychedelics and If It’s Right For You

For more from Dr. Alex Belser, find him on Instagram @alex.belser or online at https://alexbelser.com/. Check out his book, EMBARK Psychedelic Therapy for Depression: A New Approach for the Whole Person.

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Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:

Ask the Doctor: Anxiety Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Treating Anxiety Naturally with Ellen Vora, MD

The New Science Of Depression & How To Actually Heal (+ SSRIs, Postpartum, Grief, and More)

Check out some resources discussed in this episode:

https://chacruna.net/

https://www.iceers.org/ayahuasca/ 

https://psychedelic.support/ 

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Are you struggling to form and maintain meaningful friendships? Are the friendships you have unsatisfying or draining? In this episode, I’m giving you my top research-backed tips on friendship, from how to make new memories with old friends to practicing vulnerability in your relationships. 

Our friendships are some of our most important relationships, but our actions do not tend to reflect this. In reality, many of us just do not prioritize our friendships over other aspects of our lives. The modern work-obsessed and social media-saturated landscape makes it even more difficult to form fulfilling friendships. But, you can use these actionable tips to shift your friendships from unfulfilling check-ins to meaningful connections. 

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Why do we view romantic relationships as the end-all be-all of relationships, and how can we take a more positive and holistic view of our relationships? Today, I’m speaking with NPR’s Life Kit producer and showrunner Meghan Keane about destigmatizing singleness, making the most of your friendships, and reframing marriage and relationships. 

What would a world where romantic relationships weren’t seen as the default goal look like? Meghan brings valuable insights on how to live the happiest life you can, regardless of whether or not you meet “the one.”

In this episode, we get into:

How Is Marriage Reenforced Societally?

Are Married People Happier?

Is Venting Unhelpful?

The Relationship Escalator & Marriage 

Awareness & Social Media

Building Positivity with ABCs of DBT

Making Single Friends

When Your Friend Enters a Relationship

Living Wider & Deeper

For more from Meghan Keane, find her on Instagram @damekeane or online at www.meghanvkeane.com. Buy Meghan’s insightful book Party of One or listen to NPR’s Life Kit.

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Self-Care & Burnout (+ What to Do Instead) with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

How to Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Actually Get It!) with Suzy Welch

Science-Backed Secrets For Making Friends: Become Super Likable, Find Your BEST Friend, & Deepen Relationships with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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Do you feel ashamed about your jealousy or envy of others? While these feelings are a healthy part of life, that doesn’t make experiencing them feel any better. Today, I’m giving you my top science-backed tips to help you deal with your jealousy and envy by putting things into perspective and focusing on your own growth and goals. 

Jealousy and envy are not the same thing, however they are deeply related. These emotions are completely normal and they also tell us a lot of valuable information about ourselves. Learn how to leverage these feelings to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Want to live a healthier, longer life? The science of longevity is teaching us how to take steps in our twenties, thirties, and forties, to stay healthier into our old age. In today’s episode, I’m speaking with longevity scientist Dr. Eric Topol about how to reduce inflammation to live a happier, healthier, and longer life. 

Many of us will develop chronic diseases as we age, and these diseases can dramatically reduce our quality of life and end our lives early. These diseases are often preventable. Dr. Eric Topol and I discuss the steps you can start taking today to reduce your inflammation for disease prevention and longevity.

In this episode, we get into to:

Why Should We Want to Live Longer?

Assessing Biological Age

The Blue Zones Myth

Slowing Rapid Aging

Reducing Your Inflammation 

The Gut Microbiome & Your Immune System

GLP-1s and Obesity

Can You Be Healthy At Any Size?

Diets and Longevity

Caffeine and Healthspan 

Heart Disease Prevention

Why Are Young People Getting Cancer?

For more from Dr. Eric Topol, find him on Instagram @EricTopol1 or online at www.drerictopol.com. Subscribe to his Substack, Ground Truths, or purchase his book Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. 

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How can you crush body image fears before a wedding? How can you plan more gatherings that don’t center around eating and drinking? And what does it mean to be fully present with a friend? Today, Zack and I are answering your burning questions about New York, raising children, career burnout, and more. Tune in for science-backed tips, hot takes, and to hear Zack’s thoughts on my favorite baby names. As always, I’m drawing on my research and interviews with experts in my answers. Let’s tackle your questions!

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How to Figure Out Your Dream Career (And Get It!)

Kids Or No Kids? Sharing My Choice And ALL The Reasons Behind It

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Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Most of us have learned that depression is a chemical imbalance that works like a disease - you either have it or you don’t, and if you do you can seek treatment through psychiatric medication. While this model of depression has helped destigmatize mental illness, it also has its limits. Today, I’m speaking to Ellen Vora, MD, about new approaches to treating depression and mental health tips. 

If you want to cut past the noise and finally get to the root cause of your depression, this episode is for you. Ellen and I discuss SSRIs, birth control, inflammation, and more – and as always, we’re giving you tips you can implement now to help with your depression.

In this episode, we get into:

Is It Normal To Feel Sad All the Time?

Genetic Components in Depression

How SSRIs Work

False Moods

SSRI Withdrawal

Dealing with Grief

Spirituality & Mental Health

Postpartum Depression 

Physical Root Causes of Depression

Finding Your Root Cause

Should You Test for Thyroid Problems?

Hormonal Birth Control, AKA The Pill

Finding Community

PMDD

Your Gut and Your Brain

For more from Ellen Vora, find her on Instagram @ellenvoramd, online at https://ellenvora.com/, and get Ellen’s book The Anatomy of Anxiety here.

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