In this second part of their insightful conversation, Gayle Walker and neuropsychologist Dr. Nicole Murray explore how to actually sustain systems when life gets busy, overwhelming, or chaotic. They dig into why stress wrecks consistency, the mental cost of doing it all alone, and the power of cues, rewards, and regular updates to your systems. If you've ever had a system fall apart after a few weeks, this episode will help you build one that sticks—and feels supportive long-term.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Intro: Why systems fall apart and what today’s episode is covering

2:20 – The brain under stress: why good habits disappear when you're overwhelmed

6:19 – Awareness as step one: how to assess your current and desired state before fixing anything

9:36 – How the wrong support system creates more chaos instead of less

12:40 – Environmental cues, rewards, and real-life examples for building sticky habits

17:08 – Systems at home: using schedules, anchors, and routines to reduce decision fatigue

21:30 – Why support (not solo effort) is key to making systems sustainable

26:12 – Final tip: update your systems as life shifts—what worked before may not work now