36: The Tortoise (Vs. The Hare) Approach To Habit Change đ˘
Wed Feb 04 2026
đŻ What if the reason your health goals havenât stuck isnât a lack of discipline - but the pace youâve been using?
đ˘ In this episode, we explore why the slow, steady âtortoiseâ approach to health leads to more sustainable healing than all-or-nothing overhauls. We unpack how urgency, perfectionism, and intensity can actually backfire biologically - keeping the nervous system stuck in stress mode and making habits harder to maintain.
đ Drawing from functional medicine, nervous system science, and Gretchen Rubinâs book Better Than Before, this episode offers practical, compassionate habit-building strategies that work with your body, your personality, and your current season of life.
If youâre tired of starting over every Monday and want health that actually lasts, this episode is for you.
For full episode show notes and resources mentioned, visit https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/36
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đŻ What if the reason your health goals havenât stuck isnât a lack of discipline - but the pace youâve been using? đ˘ In this episode, we explore why the slow, steady âtortoiseâ approach to health leads to more sustainable healing than all-or-nothing overhauls. We unpack how urgency, perfectionism, and intensity can actually backfire biologically - keeping the nervous system stuck in stress mode and making habits harder to maintain. đ Drawing from functional medicine, nervous system science, and Gretchen Rubinâs book Better Than Before, this episode offers practical, compassionate habit-building strategies that work with your body, your personality, and your current season of life. If youâre tired of starting over every Monday and want health that actually lasts, this episode is for you. For full episode show notes and resources mentioned, visit https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/36