Ever started a new habit — working out, tracking your food, getting better with money — and felt like you were constantly fighting yourself to stick with it? In this episode, I'm joined by my husband Alex to break down the actual brain science behind why new habits feel so uncomfortable at first, and why that has nothing to do with your discipline or willpower.

We talk about how your brain is literally wired to resist change, why your identity plays a bigger role than most people realize, and the simple mindset shift that makes everything feel more manageable — especially when you're just getting started.

If you've ever felt like something is wrong with you because you can't seem to stay consistent, this one is for you.

You'll walk away with:

• Why your brain fights new habits (and how to work with it, not against it)
• How identity and action are connected — and which one actually comes first
• Why "it's not hard, it's just new" is the reframe that changes everything
• How to start small, build confidence, and actually stick with it this time
  
  
  Chapters
  00:00
  Introduction to Her Revival Podcast
  00:57
  Understanding the Challenge of New Habits
  04:11
  The Brain's Resistance to Change
  09:48
  The Importance of Identity in Habit Formation
  15:00
  The Role of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges
  20:00
  Taking Action: The Key to Success
  25:08
  Reframing Hardship: It's Not Hard, It's Just New