Starting Over, Being You with Dr. Amen Kaur15 Jan

The Science of Making and Breaking Habits: How to Rebuild Your Life in 2026 (Without Burnout)

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Most people think habits are about discipline, motivation, or willpower.

But the real science of making - and breaking - habits has very little to do with pushing harder.

It has everything to do with your nervous system.

If you’re trying to rebuild your life in 2026 and the old strategies no longer work - this episode offers a different approach.

In this conversation, we explore the biology of habits, why motivation disappears when your nervous system is in conflict, and how identity is rebuilt through safety, not force.

This episode covers:

The nervous system science behind habit formation and resistance
Why “good habits” break down during burnout or life transitions
How identity changes before behavior ever becomes consistent
Why small actions rewire self-trust more effectively than big goals
How to rebuild your life in a way your body can actually sustain

This is not about habit hacks or morning routines.

It’s about learning how to work with your biology, so change becomes stable, meaningful, and aligned.

If you want to go deeper, I’ve created a free masterclass where I teach how to let your biology work for you - not against you - when rebuilding your life.

Sending you love, until next time.

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About Dr Amen Kaur

Starting Over, Being You with Dr. Amen Kaur is the podcast for high-achieving women who have been quietly losing themselves inside the life they built. Dr. Amen Kaur, PhD, is a former scientist and former Partner at a FTSE 250 company with 20+ years of corporate experience. She teaches the Human Intelligence Framework, the Five Intelligences that orbit Your Self, and how to bring the integrator back online when it has stepped away from the seat.

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