The 2,500-Year-Old Secret to Breaking Habit Loops and Ending Suffering

Dr. Robin  Boudette shares her journey from corporate burnout to discovering the ancient Buddhist psychology that became the foundation of the Mindshift method. From wearing pantsuits and pumps while suffering chronic pain to finding freedom through mindfulness and habit change science, Robin reveals how 2,500-year-old wisdom transforms modern suffering into a path toward freedom.KEY TAKEAWAYSSuffering can become your teacher, pointing you toward what needs to change in your lifeThe habit loop method is based on Buddhist psychology teachings that are 2,500 years oldFaith emerges when you see the method working for others, inspiring your own motivation to changeOur personal suffering often leaks out onto others, but healing ourselves benefits everyone around usEmbodied awareness in the body, not just mental understanding, is what creates lasting changeNOTABLE QUOTE"I was an over striver, an over doer. You know, too much of everything is just enough looking for a way out of my own pain, whether it be substances, work, exercise, striving to be perfect." — Dr. Robin  BoudetteGUEST BIODr. Robin  Boudette is a psychologist and mindfulness teacher who co-developed the Eat Right Now and Mindshift programs with Dr. Judson Brewer. She has extensive training in Buddhist psychology and MBSR, and currently teaches in the Going Beyond Anxiety program while fostering rescue dogs in her spare time.Connect with us:·  Sign up to join our live Zoom meetings 5 days a week at mindshiftrecovery.org·  Download the Mindshift Recovery App on our Website, the App Store, or Google Play·  If you'd like to be on the show or have questions for us or our guests - [email protected] 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.