The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Become Unrecognizable in 6 Months! (36 minutes that will change your life)

Dec 29, 2025
Discover why most resolutions falter and how understanding your brain can lead to lasting change. Learn about the habit loop and the importance of dopamine in motivation. Explore practical strategies for building new habits, including mindfulness and community support. Dive into the transformative power of aligning goals with intrinsic motivations rather than punishment. Master the art of celebrating small wins and creating friction for bad habits to foster a healthier lifestyle. Get ready to redefine yourself in just six months!
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INSIGHT

Resolutions Fail From Brain Wiring

  • Most New Year's resolutions fail because brains weren't taught how to change, not because of laziness.
  • Understanding habit neuroscience is essential to becoming the 20% who follow through.
ANECDOTE

Michael Phelps’ Rebuild Through Routine

  • Josh Axe shares meeting Michael Phelps and watching his post-retirement struggle with depression and alcohol.
  • Phelps rebuilt his life through daily discipline, therapy, routines, meditation, and community support.
INSIGHT

Habits Move To Automatic Brain Systems

  • Habit formation moves behavior from the prefrontal cortex to the basal ganglia as repetition conserves energy.
  • About 43% of daily actions are habitual and forming a new habit takes roughly 66 days.
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