Arianna Huffington: Why Willpower Fails — and What to Do Instead

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.6 • 8.7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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We often think that better health is just a matter of trying harder, but science tells a different story. On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Arianna Huffington to explore why willpower isn’t enough—and what actually drives meaningful, lasting change. Arianna shares how her work with Thrive AI Health is helping people build better habits through microsteps, personalization, and community. Catch the full conversation on YouTube for a hopeful, science-backed look at behavior change. We cover: • How “too small to fail” microsteps can help you make real, lasting change • Smart strategies you can use to protect your energy and avoid burnout • Why feeling good might just start with sixty seconds and a reset • Ways to use tech as a supportive tool, not a source of stress If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to get healthier, this conversation is a reminder that feeling good is often closer than you think. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, Timeline, Sunlighten, Pique and Paleovalley. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Visit sunlighten.com and save up to $1400 on your purchase with code HYMAN. Receive 20% off FOR LIFE + a free Starter Kit with a rechargeable frother and glass beaker at Piquelife.com/Hyman. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase.

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show.
0:02.8	7% of our health outcomes are dependent on our genes, but our daily behaviors impact, not just
0:10.6	more than our genes, like 10 times more than our genes, but more than medical care if we
0:15.2	are healthy.
0:16.2	Ariana Huffington is a global entrepreneur.
0:18.7	Founder of the Huffington Post and Thrive Global.
0:21.6	Solutions are earned at the bottom of pill bottle.
0:23.6	Nobody should be having their legs amputated because of diabetes.
0:27.6	And 150,000 people have their legs or toes amputated every year.
0:32.6	Just think of it for a minute what that does to somebody's life, to their family. How close we are to feeling
0:39.3	good. Isn't that sort of a wonderful thought? When I'm working with my patients, the gut is ground
0:48.8	zero for health. It's where we absorb nutrients, regulate inflammation, and support immunity.
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