Prequel: What If Changing Your Habits Didn't Require Willpower?

What if the hardest part of changing a habit isn't the habit itself — but the story you've been told about why you have it?The Mindshift Podcast is a show about habit change, hosted by Dan Holcomb and Rhetta Rowland. Rooted in the neuroscience of Dr. Judson Brewer and the real-life experiences of a community already using the method, each episode blends science, mindfulness, and honest human stories to help you understand — and step out of — the loops keeping you stuck. This prequel episode is where it all begins: Dan and Rhetta introduce the Mindshift method, explain why they built this podcast, and make the case that you were never broken to begin with.In this episode:Your brain isn't broken — habits form because reward-based learning is working exactly as designed, and understanding that is what removes the shameThe three gears explained: noticing the habit loop, getting honest about what it's actually delivering, and the freedom that naturally followsSecond gear lives in the body, not the head — it's not about analyzing why, it's about feeling whatMindshift puts everyone in the same room, whatever the habit, because the experience of being stuck feels the same in every bodyThe practice is simpler than you think — short moments, checking in, noticing what's thereConnect with us:Sign up to join our live Zoom meetings 5 days a week at mindshiftrecovery.orgDownload the Mindshift Recovery App on our Website, the App Store, or Google PlayIf you’d like to be on the show or have questions for us or our guests - [email protected] For more info about Dr. Judson Brewer's neuroscience research, visit mindshiftrecovery.orgThe Mindshift Podcast is part of the Mindshift Recovery community—a space where anyone can shift their relationship with behaviors that no longer serve.Music for The Mindshift Podcast is created and produced by host Dan Holcomb.Artwork is created by Giraffes And RobotsThe content shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.