Latest Episodes
April 09, 2021
Ep #20: When You're Discouraged And Demotivated
What happens when you take a self-sabotaging thought and turn it into a headline? “Local man binges, citing discouragement about weight loss” or “Woman...
00:16:46
April 02, 2021
Ep #19: Because It's a Special Occasion
Whether an occasion is marked by a celebration or commiseration, both activate intense feelings that serve as anchors. These anchors determine the behaviors associated...
00:13:55
March 26, 2021
Ep #18: When You're Feeling Sabotaged by People Close to You
How do you communicate your journey of improvement to others and get the support you need from friends and family? In this episode, Dr....
00:18:30
March 19, 2021
Ep #17: When You're Bored, Tired and Sleep Deprived
How much brainpower do you have when you’re sad, angry, stressed, or bored? During sleepless nights in stressful times, it can be easy to...
00:16:26
March 12, 2021
Ep #16: Here's How Learning Was Bad For You
What do thermostats, blood sugar, and learning guitar have in common? All three work through feedback loops, which drive human behavior. Your feedback loops...
00:19:07
March 05, 2021
Ep #15: Always Letting Yourself Down
Despite the feel-good advice that states “Don’t be hard on yourself,” setting high standards and holding yourself accountable are important parts of improving. It’s...
00:12:35