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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 48 MIN

Building Healthy Habits

from Therapy Unplugged · host Sarah Benoit, LCMHC, LMHC and Meaghan McCulla, LCMHC, CH

In this episode of Therapy Unplugged, hosts Sarah and Meaghan delve into the essential role of healthy habits in promoting mental, physical, and emotional well-being. They discuss how self-discipline can be reframed as a form of self-care, emphasizing the importance of building routines that ground us and reduce stress. By focusing on intention, listeners are encouraged to identify and commit to habits that align with their life stages and goals.Resources:Why Habits Can Be a Good Thing | Brown University HealthHow to build healthy habits that stick | UCLA HealthBuilding New HabitsHow to Build New Habits: This is Your Strategy Guide (James Clear)53 Simple Healthy Habits to Improve Your Quality of Life | Develop Good HabitsBooks to check out:Atomic Habits - by James ClearTiny Habits - The Small Changes that Change Everything - B.J FoggThe Compound Effect - by Darren Hardy@Mel Robbins Podcast:https://youtu.be/mMHNvy9pFj0?si=G-WB_039sUzIy_HK Contact us at: [email protected] Therapy Unplugged at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyunpluggedpodcast?igsh=MTB0aHZsN3J4djJqdQ==Substack: https://therapyunplugged.substack.com/DISCLAIMER: The Therapy Unplugged podcast is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of psychotherapy, coaching or hypnotherapy, including the giving of mental health advice. No therapist/client relationship is formed and the use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health services, treatment or diagnosis. Users should not delay in obtaining assistance from their health care professionals or disregard their recommendations, especially in an emergency.

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