How to unwire addiction & toxic habits from our brains, why focusing on “willpower” is ineffective and counterproductive + tips on how to help someone without enabling them (with Dr. Amy Johnson)

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2020

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic habits that hold us back? How do we overcome negative thinking patterns that keep us stuck? In this podcast I speak with social psychologist, bestselling author and podcast host Dr. Amy Johnson about how we can find true and lasting freedom from unwanted habits, how to not be afraid of change, how to build new habits based on insight, not willpower, and how to help someone change without becoming an enabler. For more info on Dr. Amy: www.DrAmyJohnson.com And to sign up for her course visit: https://www.TheLittleSchoolofBigChange.com *Get $50 off the course with code DrLeaf Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-unwire-addiction-toxic-habits-from-our-brains-why-focusing-on-willpower-is-ineffective-and-counterproductive-tips-on-how-to-help-someone-without-enabling-them-with-dr-amy-johnson **Special offers from this episode's sponsors** -NOOM (the app I use and recommend to help you build healthy eating and workout habits): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf -JENNI KAYNE (my favorite home and clothing online shop.They have the softest sweaters!): Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com Podcast Highlights 4:00 How to break habits based on insight, not willpower 23:30 How to find true freedom from bad habits 25:24 What habits really are 29:30 The difference between mental habits and behavioral habits 37:50 How focusing on our willpower can backfire 44:30 Common mistakes people make when trying to change 47:46 How we can help a loved one change a bad habit or addiction Additional Resources: **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed - Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04.4	Nothing's more British than a copter and a biscuit.
1:08.4	Taking a 15 minute break to reset, recharge and feel better.
1:13.4	But the perfect brick needs the perfect biscuit.
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1:37.7	Hi, I'm Dr Caroline Leith and welcome to my podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mace.
1:44.8	A podcast dedicated to helping you take back control of your mind, mood and mental health.
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