Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

1. The Real Reason Why Your Health Journey is Failing + What to do About it

Oct 29, 2024

Discover how small daily habit tweaks can lead to significant health improvements. The discussion highlights the importance of mindset in the health journey and the science behind forming lasting habits. Practical strategies like habit stacking and optimizing your environment are shared to create positive changes. Learn why focusing on the critical 20% of your efforts can yield 80% of your desired results for a healthier life.

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Quick takeaways

Cultivating a growth mindset and understanding your 'why' are essential for long-term health success and resilience.

Implementing the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward is crucial for building sustainable habits that enhance overall wellness.

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The Power of Mindset in Health

Having the right mindset is crucial for achieving long-term health success. Individuals embarking on a health journey are more likely to succeed if they are committed to making health and longevity a lifelong habit rather than a temporary effort. Taking personal responsibility for one’s health promotes proactive behavior, underscoring the concept of becoming the boss of your own biology. Furthermore, having a clear understanding of your 'why' and adopting a growth mindset fosters resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.

The Vital Role of Mindset in Health Journeys

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Mastering Habit Formation for Lasting Health

8min

Could lasting health really be as simple as tweaking a few daily habits? Join me in my first solo of the Extend by Dr. Shah podcast as we explore how subtle shifts in your routine can lead to profound health transformations. I believe that only 20% of what we do leads to 80% of the results we see. So what actually falls into that 20%? What do we actually need to be prioritizing?

In this episode, I answer these questions. I also break down the science of habit formation, focusing on how understanding the habit loop—cue, routine, and reward—can unlock the secret to lifelong wellness. Drawing from James Clear’s Atomic Habits, we explore practical strategies like habit stacking, and why building sustainable habits is the key to long-term success + more.

I also discuss:

(02:28) Building a Habit Formation

(05:22) How Consistency Can Impact Your Health

(06:41) Why Atomic Habits Work

(08:51) How Environment Can Have a Profound Effect on your Success

(10:30) Mastering Habits

To learn more about Dr. Darshan Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/