The ONE Thing 522. From Burnout to Joy: Sarah Reynolds on Health, Family, and Leadership
Sep 8, 2025
In this episode, Sarah Reynolds, co-founder of Empower Home and a health advocate, shares her inspiring journey of shedding 110 pounds through simple keystone habits. She emphasizes the transformative power of hydration and intermittent fasting. Sarah discusses how she and her husband maintain harmony as entrepreneurs and parents with structured family meetings and shared goals. She also highlights the importance of stepping back from traditional leadership roles to reignite joy and align with one’s strengths, advocating for a balance between personal well-being and professional success.
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Water Was The First Domino
- Sarah began her health journey by committing to drink half her body weight in water each day for a quarter.
- That one habit alone led to a seven-to-eight pound loss and created momentum for further changes.
Begin With One Keystone Habit
- Start with one keystone habit to spark larger change; focus on that habit for a quarter.
- Habit stacking then lets other healthy habits hitchhike on the first habit's momentum.
Add Fasting After A Foundation
- After establishing water, add the next habit deliberately; Sarah adopted intermittent fasting next.
- Use fasting windows (16+ hours) to lower glucose and shift the body toward burning fat when it fits your life.
