Trauma-Informed Approaches to Habit Change w Dr Melanie Gray
About this episode
Paul speaks with Dr. Melanie Gray about trauma-informed approaches to habit change and the importance of self-awareness in creating lasting change.
Paul speaks with Dr. Melanie Gray about burnout, behavior patterns, and the importance of self-awareness in creating lasting change. They explore trauma-informed approaches to habit change, the role of fatigue in decision-making, and how individuals can set boundaries to protect their energy and well-being. This conversation emphasizes alignment over optimization — understanding your biology instead of fighting it. Key Topics • Trauma-informed behavior change • Burnout vs. normal fatigue • Breaking generational habit loops • The psychology of self-talk • Boundary setting in work and life • Identity and behavior patterns • Fatigue and decision-making • Choosing contentment vs. chasing more
People in this episode
Host: Paul Levitin
Guest: Dr. Melanie Gray
Topics covered
- Trauma-informed behavior change
- Burnout vs. normal fatigue
- Boundary setting
- Identity and behavior patterns
- Fatigue and decision-making
Keywords
- habit change
- self-awareness
- burnout
- fatigue
- boundary setting
- generational habit loops
- self-talk
- contentment
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