The Roadman Cycling Podcast Why Your Habits Fail – And How to Fix Them with Dr. Heather McKee
Mar 6, 2025
Dr. Heather McKee, a behavior change specialist, shares her expertise on creating lasting habits. She highlights why simply knowing what to do isn't enough for behavior change, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and self-awareness. Dr. McKee discusses the different motivational drives and the need for identity change in sustaining habits. She also offers practical tips on eliminating friction for good habits, starting with small, manageable goals, and ensuring that changes bring joy, making them easier to stick with over time.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Method Beats Miracle
- People chase the “holy grail” of one perfect solution instead of building a repeatable method.
- Dr. Heather McKee says implementation, not information, is the real failure point.
Sourdough As A Habit Metaphor
- Dr. Heather McKee compares habit change to learning sourdough: simple ingredients, vital method.
- She emphasizes experimenting and tweaking the recipe after many failures.
Rely On Skill Power Not Willpower
- Motivation wanes; relying on willpower fails for long-term change.
- McKee recommends building skill power: self-awareness and self-management.
