Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: #1 Way to Break a Bad Habit & Why 50% of What Doctors Learn in Medical School Turns Out Wrong

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Dec 30, 2024

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a UK-based physician and bestselling author, returns to discuss transformative strategies for overcoming bad habits from his latest book, 'Make Change That Lasts.' He shares why typical health changes often fail, stressing the importance of self-awareness and mindset shifts. Chatterjee highlights the limitations of conventional medical education and advocates for a compassionate approach to personal growth. He emphasizes the critical role of environment, lifestyle choices, and emotional triggers in fostering sustainable change and well-being.

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INSIGHT

Lifestyle Impact on Health

Dr. Chatterjee realized that lifestyle impacts health more than he learned in medical school.
Western medicine excels at treating diseases, but not at creating vitality.

ADVICE

Respect Patient Autonomy

Never tell patients what they must do, even with serious issues like smoking.
Respect patient autonomy; transformative change comes from within.

ADVICE

Environmental Control for Habits

Control your environment to break bad habits, like removing sugary snacks from your home.
Don't rely solely on willpower; set yourself up for success.

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What bad habit do you want to break?

What’s a health tip you no longer trust?

Today, Jay welcomes back Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a UK-based physician, bestselling author, and podcast host, to discuss his latest book, Make Change That Lasts. Known for his holistic approach to health and wellness, Dr. Chatterjee shares nine transformative strategies to foster sustainable change in daily life, offering a blueprint for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The conversation explores why many health and lifestyle changes fail to stick, diving into the importance of self-awareness and the power of mindset. Dr. Chatterjee recounts how Western medicine often focuses on treating symptoms rather than promoting vitality, advocating for a harmonious blend of Western science and Eastern wisdom. He emphasizes the role of lifestyle choices—nutrition, movement, sleep, and even mindset—in shaping our health.

Jay and Rangan tap into practical tools and methods for understanding and addressing emotional triggers behind habits. They stress the significance of environment and relationships in fostering or sabotaging personal growth. Dr. Chatterjee also challenges the notion of harsh self-discipline, advocating instead for compassion, curiosity, and self-trust as the cornerstones of lasting change.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Build Habits That Stick

How to Create a Supportive Environment for Change

How to Reframe Negative Inner Narratives

How to Trust Yourself Instead of External Advice

How to Manage Stress with Mindset Shifts

How to Take Control of Your Health with Simple Choices

Change doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle—it can be an act of self-love and empowerment. Trust yourself, listen to your inner wisdom, and approach each step of your journey with patience and grace.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
01:50 Make Change That Truly Last
03:18 The Chronic Lifestyle-Driven Illness
05:58 Transformative Change Comes From Within
10:16 How Do You Break a Bad Habit?
16:17 Unbecome Who You’ve Become
27:08 What are Your Non-Negotiables?
37:31 The Root Cause of Wellness Failure
43:34 The Way You Do Things Matter
48:13 Do Fitness Trackers Work?
53:04 Why Do People Think the Way They Do?
01:03:48 You Can Change Yourself

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