Why Healthy Habits Don’t Stick for Most People | Dr Julia Jones Part 1

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/Dr Julia Jones - Founder of Holidity, Neuroscientist, Author, Lead guitarist of Pretty Crap BandDr Julia Jones is a neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist, and author with over 30 years of experience in behavior change and human performance. Driven by the personal loss of her parents, she founded Holidity, a health-tech platform that helps organizations deliver human-led wellness coaching to build lasting health habits at scale. Her groundbreaking work explores longevity, biohacking, and the role of music in emotional regulation and motivation. Having delivered wellness programs for organizations like the NHS and Goldman Sachs, she also embraces her musical side as "Dr Rock," the lead guitarist in the all-female rock band Pretty Crap.Host/Podcaster: Hala AliChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:44 - Dr. Julia Jones' Background00:01:19 - The Flaw in the Health and Fitness Model00:04:29 - The Missing Piece in the Health and Fitness Model00:06:17 - The Role of Music in Training00:09:23 - The Neuroscience of Music and Training00:10:40 - The Importance of Long-Term Potentiation in Forming Habits00:12:42 - The Impact of Understanding Brain Behaviour00:15:20 - Understanding the Reversal Process in Brain Cells00:15:56 - The Myth of 21 Days Habit Formation00:17:05 - Factors Affecting Habit Formation00:17:42 - The Role of Environment and Biology in Habit Formation00:21:36 - The Ancient Brain in Modern Life00:22:53 - Bridging the Gap Between Ancient Brain and Modern Life00:23:08 - The Difficulty of Changing Habits00:25:10 - The Role of Intrinsic Motivation and Discipline in Habit Formation00:26:07 - The Biological Inability to Change Habits00:26:26 - The Myth of Willpower and Motivation00:27:03 - Strategies to Optimize Brain for Modern LifeFollow Julia:Website - https://www.drjuliajones.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjuliajones/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaJones/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajonesuk/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaJonesUseful Links:Holidity - https://holidity.com/Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzYMusic: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.