The Habit Expert: You Need To Find Your “Keystone” Habits

Bad habits are notoriously hard to break - and good habits are hard to make. So how can you make it easier?In this episode I speak to Professor Ben Gardner, an expert in the psychology of habitual behaviour, to discover the latest, science-backed strategies to make better habits and ditch the bad ones.Timestamps(0:00) Intro - What is a habit?(2:01) What triggers a habit?(3:35) Two thirds of habits are automatic(6:52) Is vaping really a good replacement for smoking?(9:23) Finding where habits actually originate from(11:36) Why going cold turkey often fails(16:42) The systems based approach to habit formation(20:10) Why we wait for big events to change habits(22:15) The setback effect(27:13) Does it really take 21 days to form a habit?(31:01) How to keep habits up after a break(33:42) How to stop checking your phone all the time(36:32) How technology has reshaped habit formation(39:15) Habits are just the tip of the iceberg🦠LOAM Science The world's first invisible fiber blend with a clinical trial! Get 10% OFF LOAM with code DRKARAN10: https://loamscience.com/products/loam-prebiotic-fiber-formula?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=drkaran 🚽 Throne ScienceDiscover the world’s first continuous tracker for getting personalized insight about gut health, hydration, and prostate health with every flush.Get $80 off with code DRKARAN: https://thronescience.com/?utm_source=karan&utm_medium=youtube  📧Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.kit.com/subscribe 📕 This Book May Save Your LifeThe No.1 Sunday Times bestseller packed with evidence-based advice to improve your health.https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 This Is Vital InformationOrder my new book covering everything you're too embarrassed to ask your doctor but really should.https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 🤖 Dr Karan's Digital TwinAsk my AI twin your health questions anytime.http://DrKaran.ai About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, Founder of LOAM Science and Chief of Science at Throne Science, dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ Website: www.drkaranrajan.com X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan