Why Your Worst Habits Make Complete Sense with Dr. Howie Jacobson (Part 2 of 2)

Have you ever been halfway through a bag of chips — or a carton of ice cream — before you even realized what happened?You weren't hungry. You weren't even enjoying it. You were triggered. And by the time your brain caught up, the moment had already passed.In Part 2 of this conversation, behavior change expert Dr. Howie Jacobson gets into the deeper work — what shame does to your body, why your strongest reactions are actually huge opportunities for growth, and how to build the kind of self-awareness that gets you out of react mode and into respond mode before the damage is done.We also talk about something that doesn't get nearly enough airtime in the health and wellness space: coherence. Dr. Howie makes the case that understanding why your behavior makes sense — even the behavior you're most ashamed of — is one of the most powerful things you can do for lasting change. And for those of us who carry fear about Alzheimer's, that reframe matters more than you might realize.If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start there — this conversation builds directly on it.In this episode, Amy and Dr. Howie discuss:Why shame is biologically inhibitory — and what to do insteadHow coherence can erase shame and restore your sense of agencyWhat a disproportionate reaction is actually telling youThe RISE Method: a four-step framework for moving from reaction to responseHow to recognize you've been triggered before it's too lateWhy brittle beliefs are easy to shatter — and what builds real self-trustThe one idea Dr. Howie wants you to carry forward from this entire conversationListen if:You feel like your reactions are running the show — and you want that to changeYou carry shame around habits you haven't been able to breakYou're in perimenopause or menopause and working to protect your brainYou have a family history of Alzheimer's and want to understand why behavior change feels so hardYou're ready to move beyond insight and into actual transformationThis is Part 2 of 2.Resources:🧠 Take the "Is It Just Brain Fog?" Quiz: moxie-club.com📖 The Buoyant Leader by Dr. Howie Jacobson — available mid-April 2026🌐 Learn more about Dr. Howie Jacobson: howiejacobson.com📻 Dr. Howie's podcast: Plant Yourself — plantyourself.comAbout Amy Lang Amy Lang is a Master Health Coach and Brain Health Specialist helping women protect their brains through the menopause transition — with Alzheimer's prevention at the heart of everything she does. She's the author of Thoughts Are Habits Too, founder of the Second Spring Society, and creator of the RESTORED Protocol.RESOURCES:Download the FREE Excerpt of Thoughts Are Habits TooPurchase Thoughts Are Habits TooBook a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy