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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 25 MIN

Small Choices That Create Lasting Health Change

from My Ultimate Self · host Andrea Bohn

What if the healthiest version of you is built not through big dramatic changes, but through small, simple choices repeated over time?In this episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn talks about why big, dramatic health changes often do not last and why small, consistent choices create better long-term results. Andrea shares a personal story about a short-lived New Year's resolution to give up sugar, explains how the compound effect applies to health, and offers three simple starting points for a healthier lifestyle. If you want to grow in mind, body, and spirit without feeling overwhelmed, this episode will encourage you to start small and build sustainable habits one choice at a time.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why small choices often outperform big resolutions• The power of consistency over intensity• How simple habits create lasting change• Three foundational ways to support your health• Small steps today can lead to big results tomorrowMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEJuice Plus Company and products: andreabohn.juiceplus.comThe Compound Effect: https://amzn.to/3Qqh9WSMy Ultimate Self membership community: https://myultimateself.com/collectiveTIMESTAMPS00:01 Opening story: a New Year's resolution to give up sugar02:25 Why big, dramatic health changes often do not last05:07 Learning to choose small, sustainable changes instead of overhauls07:12 The compound effect and how small choices add up over time13:56 Three simple habits: add whole foods, move daily, and protect sleep26:02 Recap: small, consistent habits lead to lasting resultsNEXT STEPChoose one small health habit to practice this week. Start simple, stay consistent, and let small choices begin moving you toward your ultimate self.

What if the healthiest version of you is built not through big dramatic changes, but through small, simple choices repeated over time?In this episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn talks about why big, dramatic health changes often do not last and why small, consistent choices create better long-term results. Andrea shares a personal story about a short-lived New Year's resolution to give up sugar, explains how the compound effect applies to health, and offers three simple starting points for a healthier lifestyle. If you want to grow in mind, body, and spirit without feeling overwhelmed, this episode will encourage you to start small and build sustainable habits one choice at a time.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why small choices often outperform big resolutions• The power of consistency over intensity• How simple habits create lasting change• Three foundational ways to support your health• Small steps today can lead to big results tomorrowMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEJuice Plus Company and products: andreabohn.juiceplus.comThe Compound Effect: https://amzn.to/3Qqh9WSMy Ultimate Self membership community: https://myultimateself.com/collectiveTIMESTAMPS00:01 Opening story: a New Year's resolution to give up sugar02:25 Why big, dramatic health changes often do not last05:07 Learning to choose small, sustainable changes instead of overhauls07:12 The compound effect and how small choices add up over time13:56 Three simple habits: add whole foods, move daily, and protect sleep26:02 Recap: small, consistent habits lead to lasting resultsNEXT STEPChoose one small health habit to practice this week. Start simple, stay consistent, and let small choices begin moving you toward your ultimate self.

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