#259 The Neuroscience of Why Your Healthy Habits Don't Stick & The 8C Framework That Makes Them Last | Dr. Lisa Riegel

#259 The Neuroscience of Why Your Healthy Habits Don't Stick & The 8C Framework That Makes Them Last | Dr. Lisa Riegel

April 29, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 262

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Dr. Lisa Riegel discusses the neuroscience behind why healthy habits fail and introduces the 8C Commitment Framework for lasting change.

Dr. Lisa Riegel reveals why 85% of New Year's resolutions fail by week 2 and the brain science that makes change actually stick. The NeuroWell Framework explains how your thalamus (Harold) and amygdala (Bob) hijack decision-making and what to do about it. In this conversation, Dr. Lisa A. Riegel, breaks down the neuroscience of self-regulation, the 4 states of awake, a 30-minute relaxation protocol, and her 8C Commitment Framework for making personal change last. Meet our guest Dr. Lisa A. Riegel is a leadership strategist, educator, and author who helps organizations use neuroscience to build cultures of engagement, wellbeing, and sustainable change. She's the creator of the NeuroWell Framework and author of NeuroWell. With over 2 decades of experience across education, nonprofit, and community-based organizations, she translates complex brain science into practical tools leaders can use. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker’s Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest…

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