What does it really take to change a habit? Charles Duhigg, journalist and author of The Power of Habit, joins us to explore how our understanding of habits has evolved and why lasting change may start with changing how we see ourselves. From the “habit window” and keystone habits to habit chaining and identity shifts, we challenge long-held assumptions about willpower and explore how small changes in behavior and perspective can lead to lasting transformation.
Topics
[0:00] The Food Noise and GLP-1s
[10:47] Speed Round with Charles Duhigg
[16:50] The Habit Loop: What We Get Right and Wrong
[22:34] The Hidden Cues Behind Our Habits
[27:23] Keystone Habits, Habit Chaining, and Identity
[35:51] Temptation Bundling and Making Habits Easier
[40:07] How GLP-1 Medications Change Our Relationship With Willpower
[49:02] Why Researchers Should Work With Businesses
[55:09] Desert Island Music: The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
[59:34] Groove Session: Why Your Actions Shape Your Identity
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The Beatles - A Hard Day’s Night
The Rolling Stones - Beast of Burden