HERself
As women and mothers of young children, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others. But your life isn't supposed to look like hers! Being your best self means standing firm in your decisions and always being willing to grow with a purpose. Are you wanting more ease in your marriage? Or more enjoyment as a parent? Are you looking for a strategy to the health challenges you have been facing recently? Do you feel like you have been staring at a stranger in the mirror since becoming a mother? Abby and Amy get vulnerable with topics around partnership, motherhood, health, and self improvement by interviewing authors, therapists, experts and everyday mothers. Our conversations will meet you with solutions and solidarity as you find a life path that feels aligned for you. If this sounds like you, hit play on your favorite episode title and make sure you're following the HERself podcast.
HERself
337: Do You Actually Want to Change? Listen to This With Karin Nordin
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What does it really take to create lasting behavior change, especially in the middle of busy motherhood? In this conversation, our friend and behavior change expert Karin Nordin shares a refreshing, research-backed approach rooted in compassion rather than discipline. Drawing from her background in health communication and her own personal struggles, Karin breaks down why traditional advice around habits often falls short and what to focus on instead. This episode offers a practical and realistic framework for moms who want to follow through on their goals without burnout, all while embracing a more flexible and sustainable way to create change.
Key Topics Covered:
- The trampoline metaphor and how it helps reframe all-or-nothing thinking.
- Why the word “habit” may be overemphasized and commonly misunderstood.
- The difference between discipline and conscientiousness and why it matters.
- Real-life examples of what qualifies as a habit and what does not.
- Coaching strategies for implementing a consistent morning workout routine.
- How to approach changes in eating patterns without relying on restrictions.
- What a ritual check-in is and how to use it effectively.
- Why routines should stay under 30 minutes.
- The shift from focusing on consistency to prioritizing frequency.
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