Behaviour & Consistency
The Destination Postcard: deciding who you are becoming
Most health plans fail because they describe activities rather than a destination. A clear picture of your future self makes the daily decisions far easier.
The Resilient Life — Episode
Listen on this page
4 June 2025 · 7 min
Also follow the show on
These open the full show on each platform, not this individual episode.
About this episode
In this episode of The Resilient Life, host Chris Deavin delves into the science behind our cravings for unhealthy foods and explores how to rewire our brains for healthier habits.
Understanding the brain's response to highly palatable foods and the importance of creating new neural pathways, Chris provides actionable strategies to resist temptations and build long-term health resilience.
Tune in for insights on transforming cravings into healthy choices and practical tips for celebrating small victories along the way. Subscribe for more strategies to live your healthiest life.
00:00 Introduction to The Resilient Life
00:37 Understanding Brain Habits and Cravings
01:32 The Science Behind Food Cravings
02:43 Rewiring Your Brain for Healthier Choices
04:06 Celebrating Small Wins
04:38 Replacing Old Rewards with New Ones
05:31 Mindset: Your Greatest Tool
05:59 Challenge: Tackling Unhealthy Habits
06:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#ConquerFear #HealthResilience #PodcastRecommendation #GrowthMindset"
Struggling to stick to your chosen diet or exercise routine?
Unlock the secret to sticking with a diet and exercise plan that’s perfect for YOU!
Take our exclusive ‘Test Your Resilience’ quiz to discover the ideal routine tailored to your lifestyle and preferences. Stop trying plans that don’t fit and start a sustainable path to success.
Get matched with your ideal diet and exercise routine, and find plans that you can stick to.
The Resilient Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to The Resilient Life at myhealthcoach.substack.com/subscribe
Insights
Behaviour & Consistency
Most health plans fail because they describe activities rather than a destination. A clear picture of your future self makes the daily decisions far easier.
Strength & Fitness
Staying capable after 50 requires a deliberate relationship with discomfort — enough to drive adaptation, not so much that it breaks consistency.
Behaviour & Consistency
For most professionals the constraint is implementation, not knowledge. Reducing the number of decisions usually does more for results than adding detail.
More from the show
Episode
You may know what you want to change. You may even understand the habits and beliefs holding you back. But what happens when your mind continues pulling you back towards the same reactions?
Episode
What if your best decades started after 60? Norman Calvo proves they can.