Bridging the Gap Between Knowing What to Do and Actually Doing It w/ Karin Nordin, PhD

In this episode of the Wellness Diaries podcast, I talk with Karin Nordin, an expert in mindset and behavior change. Karin shares her journey from a negative relationship with self-help during her youth to pursuing a PhD focused on health communication behavior change. She reveals her pivot from academia to starting a coaching business after an enlightening experience with growth mindset research. The discussion highlights the shortcomings of typical self-help books, emphasizing the need for practical advice for those who don't naturally excel in self-regulation. We explore the importance of aligning behaviors with values, setting approach goals, and the role of identity in sustainable behavior change. We also discuss Karen's coaching program, which helps individuals embody their core values and establish habits that align with their desired identities, as well asChange Academy, a resource offering workshops and master classes on behavior change.   TIME STAMPS Karin Nordin's background (00:00:02)  Negative relationship with self-help (00:02:09)  Karen's academic and career journey (00:03:12) Limitations of self-help books (00:05:48)  Understanding discipline (00:09:52)  Creating new rituals and dealing with discomfort (00:12:53)  Reframing negative thoughts (00:16:00)  Frequency vs. consistency (00:17:59)  Consistency and Stress (00:20:00)  Behavior and Future Thinking (00:21:05)  Change and Inconsistency (00:23:14)  Motivation and Consistency (00:25:25) Self-Talk and Behavior (00:27:38) Approach vs. Avoidance Goals (00:30:28)  Identity and Behavior (00:33:44)  Coaching Experience (00:37:44)  Closing the Gap with Coaching (00:39:09)  Creating a Vision with a Coach (00:39:52)  Tracking Progress and Weekly Check-Ins (00:40:52) Tools and Worksheets for Behavior Change (00:41:54)  Program Outcomes and Long-Term Benefits (00:42:48)  Hands-On Material and Flexibility (00:42:50)  Change Academy: DIY Version (00:44:26) Implementing Behavior Change Knowledge (00:44:45)  Ethical Use of Urgency in Business (00:47:05)  Closing Remarks (00:48:29)   KARIN'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/karinnordinphd/ BODY BRAIN ALLIANCE: https://www.instagram.com/bodybrainalliance/   JOIN OUR FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821409229816960   FREEBIES & SPECIAL OFFERS No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Special 1:1 Coaching Offer for podcast listeners only: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Group Coaching: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/90days Simple Meal Ideas Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/626c82f91e8046b220253e1b FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/