Have you ever attempted to build a new habit, but found yourself struggling to follow through? What if our failures are not so much a lack of discipline or willpower, but that we were never taught to create change in a way that actually works in real life?

In this week’s episode, Shanon shares an insightful conversation with Dr. Heather McKee, a health behavior change specialist, about building healthier habits rooted in real life with more self-compassion and consistency. Dr. McKee has spent more than a decade studying the psychology of lasting habit change and bridging the gap between our desires and our actions. Her work centers around helping people and organizations create sustainable, evidence-based changes in a world that prioritizes quick fixes.

This inspiring conversation emphasizes the importance of struggling on the road to success, how motivation is not always a reliable driver of change, and how to think of behavior change more as a skill to be built rather than an inherent trait.

If you have ever stumbled in your journey and want to build habits that are grounded in honesty, intention, and self-compassion, this episode is for you.

To keep up with Dr. McKee and the latest in behavioral science, you can find her on LinkedIn.