Podcast 485: How embracing your comfort zone can actually help rewire your brain & create new healthy habits

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author, editor and journalist Adam Bornstein about his latest book You Can’t Screw This Up, the mental health benefits of enjoying food, the science of self-perception, the power of releasing mental baggage, why most diet plans fail, and so much more!

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 

2:14 Adam’s journey  

3:50 The truth behind dieting & diet books 

7:10 Adam’s amazing new book You Can’t Screw This Up 

12:24, 20:00 The science of self-perception  

20:45 How the wellness industry manipulates our emotions 

21:40 How shame & guilt impact our health 

24:20 The importance of setting easy goals 

26:34 We are incredibly resilient! 

29:24 It’s okay to eat takeout! 

31:50 The power of community meals 

36:30 Why we should allow ourselves to enjoy eating  

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