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Why do we keep doing the things we know aren’t working? In this episode, Dr. Kyra Bobinet, author of Unstoppable Brain, breaks down the real reason behavior change feels so impossible—and how neuroscience can set us free.

Lindsey and Dr. Kyra delve into the brain’s habenula (also known as the failure detector), examine why hustle culture can lead to burnout, and uncover the shame loops that undermine our best intentions. Dr. Kyra shares a compassionate, science-backed path to sustainable change rooted in rest, self-trust, and the courage to try again. 

If you've ever thought, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start healing.

Key Takeaways

• The habenula shuts down motivation after repeated perceived failures.
• Traditional self-help often triggers shame instead of promoting change.
• Hustle culture teaches performance, not transformation.
• True behavior change requires rest, self-compassion, and aligned action.
• You are not broken—your brain is trying to protect you.
  

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Intro and trigger warning: performance pressure & behavior change
03:45 – Why motivation isn't enough
07:12 – The hidden brain region that controls behavior (the habenula)
12:30 – Burnout cycles and shame triggers
18:15 – The trap of perfectionism in wellness culture
24:02 – Three "medicines" for the brain's failure loop
29:45 – How to recognize sustainable transformation

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