Beyond Willpower: The Science Behind Behavior Change | Nourish MD Podcast S03-E01

In this episode of Nourish MD, host Meg Tancredi, MS, RD talks with psychologist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Dr. Kristen Kvamme about what really drives lasting behavior change.They break down why willpower isn’t the answer, how all‑or‑nothing thinking sabotages progress, and why small, consistent actions create the biggest results. You’ll learn the role of tracking, how to shift negative self‑talk, and how identity‑based habits make change sustainable.About the Guest: Dr. Kristen Kvamme, PsyD, helps professionals build realistic habits around nutrition, movement, and self‑care using evidence‑based psychology and small, incremental change. Her work emphasizes consistency over perfection and routines that fit real life.