Episode 61: The Health of Others

This week on The Living Experiment, we're talking about the health of others — the struggles we face in trying to influence the choices of those we care about, and the opportunities we have to offer appropriate support without creating unhelpful stress and resentment for all involved. From dealing with the real impact that others' health-depleting habits can have on our lives, to acknowledging the folly of trying to move anyone before they are ready, we explore the sometimes painful space of meeting and loving people where they are — even when we see them going downhill fast. Sharing insights from well-respected behavior-change models as well as our own real-life experiences, we offer strategies for making peace with what is, while still holding open the door to healthy evolution — if and when our loved ones seem ready to embrace it. And of course, we offer you some experiments to help you re-frame your own approach to addressing the health challenges of the ones you love. Get full show notes and resources at http://livingexperiment.com/the-health-of-others/