The Science Behind “I Know What to Do, But I Don’t Do It” (with Kasey Jo Orvidas, PhD)

Struggling to follow through on your goals OR getting your clients to follow through — even though they know what to do? It’s not a willpower problem… it’s a mindset one. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas — PhD in psychology, certified health and fitness coach, and creator of the Health Mindset Coaching Certification — to break down the actual science behind lasting behavior change.We dig into:Why you sabotage your goals (even when you want to succeed)The truth about willpower, motivation, and self-controlThe difference between guilt vs. shame — and why it mattersHow to build real consistency through self-efficacy and mindset shiftsWhat coaches and health pros need to understand to help clients change for goodWhether you’re tired of “starting over” or you’re a coach wondering how to help clients finally follow through, this episode is packed with practical psychology and zero fluff.🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:Free Coaching Code EventFollow Kasey on InstagramLink to Work With MichelleTOPICS COVERED👇🏼00:00 Intro to Mindset and Psychology05:45 Kasey's Journey into Psychology10:28 Merging Health/Fitness Coaching and Mindset13:38 The Psychology Behind “I Know What to Do, I Just Don’t Do It”18:33 Step 1 to Changing Your Habits20:51 Guilt vs. Shame25:47 Decoding Willpower, Motivation, and Self-Control26:04 Out of Willpower? Here’s What to Do Instead (+Defining Willpower and Self-Control)29:35 Motivation & the Science of Follow-Through33:29 Building Self Confidence41:49 Building Self Confidence in Coaching44:23 How to Change Your Mindset to Work For You Instead of Against YouSend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!Support the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition