Sad to Savage
Shelby Sacco
Sad to Savage is a podcast focused on teaching habits that improve your mental and physical health. This step-by-step guide (led by the self-proclaimed habit hype girl Shelby Sacco) will cover all things health, wellness, habits and routines. If you are looking to create your dream life, find changes that ACTUALLY work and ultimately change your entire freaking world- then you my sweet bestie are in the right place. This podcast will cover anything and everything. You can expect episodes on healthy eating habits, morning / nighttime routines, self-love habits, fitness habits, how to stop self-sabotaging, dealing with judgment from others / judging others, anxiety, communication, breakup habits and MORE.
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Website - https://sad2savage.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/shelbysacco5/?hl=en
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbysacco5?lang=en
Episodes
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Mar 11, 2026 • 26min
3 Easy Steps to Create a One Hour Morning Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 5)
Quick breakdown of building a simple one-hour morning routine to start the day with purpose. Explanation of the habit loop: cue, routine, reward. Practical tips for choosing mindset, movement, and planning habits. Sample routines for students, parents, and nine-to-five workers plus advice on testing and refining your plan.
Feb 15, 2026 • 18min
3 Easy Steps to Create a 20-Minute Night Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 4)
A friendly walk-through of creating a 20-minute night routine using the cue–routine–reward habit loop. Practical tips for picking a consistent trigger and 1–3 mini habits across mindset, body, and prep. Concrete habit examples and ordering advice to remove decision fatigue. Quick tailored routine templates for students, parents, and nine-to-five workers.
Feb 2, 2026 • 20min
3 Easy Steps to Create a 20-Minute Morning Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 3)
A practical guide to building a 20-minute morning routine in three simple steps. Covers why starting tiny wins, how the habit loop of cue-routine-reward works, and how to pick reliable triggers. Suggests 1–3 short habits across mindset, body, and focus, plus meaningful rewards and sample routines for students, parents, and nine-to-fivers.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 23min
How to Stop Snoozing Your Alarm & How to Start Waking Up Earlier (Reactive to Routine Part 2)
They break down why snoozing keeps you stuck and why quitting it is step one to earlier mornings. A personal transformation story shows what changed when wakeups shifted. The habit loop is explained using snooze as the example. Practical swaps for snoozing and gradual time-shift tactics are offered. Final tips cover cues, rewards, and ways to build a morning routine you actually enjoy.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 29min
Reactive to Routine Part 1
Discover the difference between living reactively and establishing intentional routines. Dive into the neuroscience behind how our emotions can hijack decisions and create chaos. Learn how structured routines can reduce stress and improve focus. Explore practical frameworks to build habits in various life areas, from mental health to productivity. Gain insights on crafting effective cleaning routines and daily practices. Plus, there's a handy worksheet to guide you in creating routines that truly fit your lifestyle!
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Jan 12, 2026 • 44min
Good Golly GOALS: My Goal Setting System and Strategy
Explore the art of goal setting as the host reflects on her journey through 2025, including wins like achieving $1M in sales and securing a book deal. Learn how to align your goals with values for a powerful 2026 vision, with insights on building sustainable habits and tracking progress. Discover a step-by-step system for goal planning, from brainstorming to effective time blocking. With a focus on personal well-being and career aspirations, she emphasizes the importance of persistent growth and the lessons behind both successes and missed targets.
Dec 16, 2025 • 34min
Sidetracked To Success
They unpack why distraction, overwhelm, emotional hijacks, and perfectionism push you off course. They explain the brain mechanics behind short-term relief and habit loops. They share simple structure and tiny-action strategies like 90-second resets, 10-minute starts, phone-away focus, and habit stacking to rebuild momentum and stay steady.
Dec 8, 2025 • 32min
Settling To Standards
A dive into why brains latch onto less and how neural wiring normalizes tolerance. Discussion of loss aversion, cognitive dissonance, and how standards activate confidence and calm. Practical focus on three tiny habits to build self-respect, spot misalignment, and rehearse boundaries. Includes a personal turnaround story showing the power of raised standards.
Nov 30, 2025 • 25min
Sporadic To Steady
They dissect the all-or-nothing cycle of big bursts, burnout, quitting, and restarting. They explore brain barriers to lasting change, like dopamine dips, overwhelm, and threat responses. They spotlight identity-driven behavior and why willpower fails. They lay out a three-phase plan to turn sporadic actions into tiny daily habits that actually stick.
Nov 23, 2025 • 38min
Sad To Savage: Season 4
A season relaunch all about transforming from stuck to strong through a simple framework. It breaks down what ‘sad’ means, what ‘savage’ looks like, and the tiny ‘to’ habits that bridge the gap. Practical habit strategies, a seven-day commitment plan, habit-loop coaching, and concrete habit examples make change feel doable.
