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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

Building a movement practice that sticks: what behavioral science says actually works

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Emma Sullivan and David Park break down why most movement routines fail—and it's not about willpower. Drawing on research from behavioral scientists like B.J. Fogg, Wendy Wood, and Peter Gollwitzer, they explore what actually makes exercise habits stick: values-based motivation, implementation intentions, strategic habit stacking, and the often-overlooked skill of recovering from disruption. Listeners will walk away with a concrete framework for designing a movement practice they can sustain, starting with the smallest version that still feels real.Follow The Wellness Rhythm Show:  ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessRhythmShow  📖 Newsletter: https://thewellnessrhythmshow.substack.com  Powered by VoxCrea.AI

Emma Sullivan and David Park break down why most movement routines fail—and it's not about willpower. Drawing on research from behavioral scientists like B.J. Fogg, Wendy Wood, and Peter Gollwitzer, they explore what actually makes exercise habits stick: values-based motivation, implementation intentions, strategic habit stacking, and the often-overlooked skill of recovering from disruption. Listeners will walk away with a concrete framework for designing a movement practice they can sustain,...

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Emma Sullivan and David Park break down why most movement routines fail—and it's not about willpower. Drawing on research from behavioral scientists like B.J. Fogg, Wendy Wood, and Peter Gollwitzer, they explore what actually makes exercise habits...

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