3389: How To Feel Happier, Smarter, Wealthier by Emma Hogan with Les Mills on Holistic Self Improvement
09/05/2026 | 12min
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Episode 3389:
Emma Hogan reveals how exercise goes far beyond physical fitness, showing its powerful impact on mood, cognitive performance, stress resilience, and even perceived financial well-being. Backed by science, these insights highlight how small, consistent movement habits can transform how you think, feel, and perform in daily life, making a compelling case to prioritize fitness as a foundation for overall success.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/articles/improve-your-life/
Quotes to ponder:
"Those who accumulated at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days were 30 percent more likely to report being ‘happy’ than those who didn’t get their fitness fix."
"Exercise promotes academic achievement and can bolster your cognitive function, improve your memory, and lift your attention span."
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3388: How to Lose That Last Bit of Weight - Weight Loss When You Hit a Plateau on Overcoming Plateaus
08/05/2026 | 10min
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Episode 3388:
Dr. Neal breaks down why stubborn fat can linger despite solid habits, highlighting factors like metabolic adaptation, sleep, stress, and consistency. Drawing from research, he explains how small adjustments, especially tracking intake and increasing daily movement, can help overcome plateaus. Listeners will gain practical, science-backed strategies to finally shed those last few pounds and improve overall health.
Quotes to ponder:
"Losing those last few pounds, especially fat pounds, can be really frustrating."
"Metabolic adaptation is basically saying that as we lose weight, there’s less of us to move around."
"Staying consistent with a lower calorie diet will help us reach our goals."
Episode references:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/
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3387: How To Bridge The Gap Between Knowing and Doing by Lea Genders on Taking Action
07/05/2026 | 11min
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Episode 3387:
Lea Genders highlights the frustrating gap between understanding healthy habits and actually living them, showing that most people already know the basics but struggle with consistency. She emphasizes starting small, building sustainable habits, and prioritizing progress over perfection to create lasting change. Mastering simple daily actions first can unlock meaningful, long-term improvements in health and lifestyle.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/how-to-bridge-the-gap-between-knowing-and-doing
Quotes to ponder:
"What you do chronically is more important and impactful than what you occasionally do."
"Healthy living isn’t all or nothing. Focus on making the best choice possible, not perfect decisions all the time and you’ll be successful!"
"Habits are actions you take on autopilot, you don’t have to think about them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3386: Instant Coffee: Good or Bad? by Adda Bjarnadottir with Healthline on Instant Coffee Facts
06/05/2026 | 11min
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Episode 3386:
Adda Bjarnadottir explains how instant coffee delivers many of the same antioxidants and health benefits as regular coffee while offering greater convenience and affordability. Although it contains slightly less caffeine and more acrylamide, it remains a safe and practical choice for most people.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/instant-coffee-good-or-bad
Quotes to ponder:
"Instant coffee is made from brewed coffee that has had the water removed."
"Coffee is the biggest source of antioxidants in the modern diet."
"A cup of instant coffee containing one teaspoon of powder may contain 30–90 mg of caffeine, while one cup of regular coffee contains 70–140 mg." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3385: [Part 2] How to Get Up Right Away When Your Alarm Goes Off by Steve Pavlina on Better Morning Routines
05/05/2026 | 12min
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Episode 3385:
Steve Pavlina reveals a surprisingly practical way to stop hitting snooze by training your subconscious to respond automatically to your alarm. Through simple but deliberate rehearsal, you can rewire your mornings, reclaim lost hours, and build a wake-up habit that sticks effortlessly. Discover how a few minutes of practice can transform your entire day.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/how-to-get-up-right-away-when-your-alarm-goes-off/
Quotes to ponder:
"Practice getting up as soon as your alarm goes off."
"A few hours of practice today can save you hundreds of hours each year."
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