{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693889950e4329eef0e62af0/693889a50e4329eef0e62d15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is Your Brain At Breaking Point : Focus Fatigue, Stimulation Addiction And How To Fix It.","description":"<p>Join host Sally Obermeder as she chats with one of the world’s leading experts in habit change - Dr. Gina Cleo - about why willpower isn’t enough, how our brain wires habits, and the surprisingly simple strategies to create lasting change.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>✓ Why habits are more powerful than motivation</p>\n<p>✓ How dopamine and tech addiction hijack your brain</p>\n<p>✓ The secret to breaking bad habits (it’s not more discipline)</p>\n<p>✓ Practical hacks to reduce screen time and digital distractions</p>\n<p>✓ Why your environment matters more than your mindset</p>\n<p>✓ How “habit stacking” rewires your brain automatically</p>\n<p>✓ Why small steps are the secret to big results</p>\n<p>✓ How to overcome procrastination and negative self-talk</p>\n<p>✓ Rebuilding your life after trauma – one habit at a time</p>\n<p>✓ Real talk on relapses, setbacks and what actually keeps you going</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Whether you’re tired of snoozing your alarm, procrastinating on your goals or just want to feel more in control, this episode will change the way you think about change – and help you build a life that truly sticks.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Mentioned Resources:</p>\n<p>Gina Cleo’s Website – Habit trackers + more</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.drginacleo.com/\">https://www.drginacleo.com/</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Dr. Gina Cleo’s Book – “The Habit Revolution”</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.drginacleo.com/book\">https://www.drginacleo.com/book</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Habit tracking apps:</p>\n<p>Streaks, HabitBull, Done</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>SWIISH:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.swiish.com/\">https://www.swiish.com/</a></p>\n<p>Use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply)</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>FOLLOW:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/swiish/\">https://www.instagram.com/swiish/</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder\">https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett\">https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Guest:</p>\n<p>Dr Gina Cleo</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drginacleo\">https://www.instagram.com/drginacleo</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>🎧 Episode Chapters</p>\n<p>00:00 – Are We Addicted to Dopamine? Why scrolling feels so good (and what it’s doing to our brain)</p>\n<p>03:00 – Digital Overload How modern tech exploits our pleasure system</p>\n<p>06:00 – Why Willpower Isn’t Enough How self-control works – and why it’s not sustainable</p>\n<p>08:30 – Habits vs Motivation Why automation wins every time</p>\n<p>11:00 – Breaking the Cycle Why setting boundaries beats relying on discipline</p>\n<p>13:30 – The Power of Small Starts The psychology of “just one shelf”</p>\n<p>15:30 – Real-Life Habit Makeovers From brushing teeth to 10K races</p>\n<p>18:00 – How to Build a Habit The simple formula that rewires your brain</p>\n<p>21:00 – Procrastination &amp; Emotional Regulation What’s really behind putting things off</p>\n<p>24:00 – Habit Stacking + Cue-Response Theory How to create effortless routines</p>\n<p>27:00 – Identity &amp; Self-Talk How your brain decides who you are</p>\n<p>30:00 – Overcoming Trauma with Habits Gina’s journey through healing and neuroplasticity</p>\n<p>33:00 – The Truth About Setbacks Why relapse doesn’t mean failure</p>\n<p>35:00 – Change That Lasts Using small wins to rewire your identity</p>","author_name":"Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett"}