Episode 150 - Smart Goals for Survivors - Making Changes That Last

Many of our listeners are on a quest to improve their menopause symptoms and overall health, trying this and trying that. But as we all know, making lasting lifestyle changes can be tough—especially after cancer treatment. In this conversation, we explore how to turn good intentions into real, lasting habits that will help improve your health, reduce the risk of recurrence, and manage menopause symptoms.I speak with Nienke Lees, a GP who is passionate about lifestyle medicine and helping her patients succeed. We discuss the power of SMART goals and the three essential components of behaviour change that can help you build healthier routines in your daily life. If you’ve ever struggled with making changes to your diet, exercise, or overall habits, this episode is for you.Key Topics Covered:The challenges of making lifestyle changes after cancer treatmentNobody teaches us HOW to make changesThe importance of lifestyle medicine in managing menopause symptomsHow to set SMART goals to create lasting habitsThe three components of successful behavior changeEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro.06:07 Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating12:52 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset14:35 Building Confidence Through Lifestyle Changes18:17 Overcoming Small Anxieties20:23 Understanding and Changing Deep-Rooted Behaviours32:12 Make your goals SMART34:42 Habit Rewards Must Align with Goals41:23 Climbing Your Health Ladder44:18 Prioritise Impactful ChangesConnect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub For more information on Dr. Nienke Lees, who is a medical doctor who offers health coaching alongside her work in the NHS, including a breast cancer recovery program, go here: https://www.thewholehealthmedic.co.uk/ or here on Instagram @thewholehealthmedicMentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/