#468 Krista Scott-Dixon - Hunger, Behavior Change, and Identity

Krista Scott-Dixon returns to share details about her new book — Applied Nutrition Coaching and Counseling: Theory to Practice — and her expertise about:In our modern world, can we trust our hunger signalsWhy Krista believes “hunger is a skill”What happens physiologically and psychologically with hunger when we’re in a calorie deficit and losing weightWhy changing your behavior is hardDoes behaviour shape identity or does identity shape behaviourCan action itself be a threat to a fixed identityWhat is the alter ego effect and why is it so powerful for actionWhat does “people pick their discomfort” meanWhat are meta skills and how do they help with lifestyle changeAnd much moreInstagram: @stumptuousCHAPTERS02:00 Sciencey Protocols Are a Grift05:00 Basics Over Optimization09:00 Intentional Magical Thinking11:00 Social Connection vs Protocols13:00 Who Should You Take Advice From14:00 The Resilient Human Hypothesis17:00 Performance Psychology Intro18:00 Where People Actually Fall Apart20:00 Everyday Performance Psychology24:00 The Everyone Else Problem26:00 Social Media vs Real Life27:00 Performative Vulnerability29:00 Getting Back to Play31:00 Imagination and Play32:00 When Optimization Kills Joy35:00 Playfulness Under Pressure36:00 Inserting Play Into Everyday Life40:00 Physical Play as Fitness Goal41:00 “My Job Is To Make You A Worse Person”47:00 Self-Abandonment and Childhood Neglect51:00 Productivity Without the Grind54:00 Zone Two of Life59:00 Defining Success on Your Own Terms01:01:00 Productivity Toward What01:03:00 The Gap vs The Gain01:04:00 Longevity Industry and Death AvoidanceSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think differently about behavior change, identity, or health, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I’ll respond)Sending it to someone navigating change, stress, or self-improvementFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you