The Habit Loop You Don't Know You're In (And How to Get Out)

What if the habit keeping you up at night isn't what you think it is — and the answer isn't in your head at all?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. In this first full episode, Dan and Rhetta get personal — sharing the real moments when the Mindshift method stopped being a good idea and started being something that actually worked in their bodies.In this episode:Rhetta's first real shift happened around sleep — not substances — when she realized her lifelong inability to fall asleep was a worry habit loop running quietly in the background, not just "the way she was"The second gear question — what am I actually getting from this? — lives in the body, not the head. Tight throat, clenched shoulders, grinding teeth. That's the data that changes the brain's reward systemDan's moment with alcohol: when he finally felt what being off-balance actually felt like in his body, not just understood it conceptually, the habit lost its grip. "If I ate a sandwich that did that to me, I'd think I was poisoned."The Mindshift community started as an app and became something more — 50 people on a Zoom call, all working on different habits, all in the same room — and that shared experience is where the real change happensWhat's coming on the podcast: teammates, clinicians, researchers, and community members — real stories, real science, and the method in actionConnect 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.