The neuroscience of why change is so hard: metabolic math for the brain
From StefanieFaye by Stefanie Faye
May 6, 2026
About this episode
This episode explores the neuroscience behind the difficulty of change and the brain's energy-conserving nature.
The brain is an energy-conserving system.   Something to understand and reflect on - for ourselves and those we interact with, is that..   Before willpower. Before motivation. Before any conversation about discipline or commitment…   The brain is always... READ MORE The post The neuroscience of why change is so hard: metabolic math for the brain appeared first on StefanieFaye .
People in this episode
Host: Stefanie Faye
Topics covered
- neuroscience
- change
- metabolic math
- brain function
- willpower
- motivation
Keywords
- neuroscience
- change
- brain
- willpower
- motivation
- energy conservation
- discipline
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