164. How to Exercise, Eat Better, and Sleep More Without Relying on Willpower

164. How to Exercise, Eat Better, and Sleep More Without Relying on Willpower

July 10, 2026 · 21 min

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Dr. Lisa Oldson discusses how to build lasting healthy habits without relying on willpower.

If you've ever thought "I just need more motivation" or "I need more willpower," this episode is for you. The truth is, motivation is unreliable, willpower is a limited resource that runs out by the end of the day, and neither one is the foundation of lasting healthy habits. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down the psychology and neuroscience of behavior change, including why action creates motivation (not the other way around), how your brain builds habits automatically through repet...

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