S1E10: Taming the Urge: ‘The Willpower Instinct’ Compassion& the Power of Pause

Struggling with self-control? Feel like your willpowerdisappears the moment life gets chaotic? You’re not alone — and today’s episode offers a powerful reframe that blends science, mindfulness, and soul.

In this episode of Read, Reflect, Rise, host WilsStruthers-Cooper brings you into the compassionate world of health psychologist Kelly McGonigal and her groundbreaking book The Willpower Instinct. Together, we’ll explore why willpower isn’t about being tougher — it’s about being kinder.

🌿 Listen to an eye-openingpassage from McGonigal’s work
🌿 Follow a short mindfulness practice to help you meet urges with curiosity
🌿 Receive a powerful affirmation to ground your willpower choices in compassion

Whether it’s resisting the midnight doom scroll, avoidingthe snack, or choosing stillness over stress, this episode will help you press pause and reclaim your power.

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