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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 29 MIN

Why Your Habits Don't Stick (and How To Fix It)

from The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause · host Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Mel Robbins

Tired of trying to make habits that never stick? Maybe you've tried every meal plan, workout program, and healthy habit out there, only to watch everything fall apart within days? You're not alone, and more importantly, it is not your fault. (That's good news!)In this episode of The Family Fork, we're diving deep into the real reason healthy habits feel nearly impossible to build in midlife. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your willpower, discipline, or motivation. It has everything to do with the way your brain is wired.In this episode:📌 Why the all-or-nothing approach to healthy habits is working directly against your brain, plus the simple mindset shift that changes everything📌 The surprising truth about how long it actually takes to build a new habit (hint: it's not 21 days)📌 Why your brain is secretly scanning for evidence that your new habit won't work, and exactly how to interrupt that pattern📌 Why buying the new yoga pants, downloading another meal plan, or joining a new gym isn't the answer (and what actually is)📌 The three concrete solutions you can start using this week to finally build healthy habits that lastYou're capable of building new habits that stick, but you need a new strategy for doing that. Listen to this episode to get the full strategy, and to start building healthy habits today!More Support For You:🙋‍♀️ Work with Me ⭐️ Connect on Social 🥑 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week🧠 Change your mindset and thrive in perimenopause with this unique approach

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Tired of trying to make habits that never stick? Maybe you've tried every meal plan, workout program, and healthy habit out there, only to watch everything fall apart within days? You're not alone, and more importantly, it is not your fault. (That's good news!) In this episode of The Family Fork, we're diving deep into the real reason healthy habits feel nearly impossible to build in midlife. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with your willpower, discipline, or motivation. It has eve...

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