Finding Wendy
Finding Wendy
A retired professional French horn player, Wendy Limbertie performed with symphony orchestras across Europe and Canada for over 40 years. In her vibrant retirement, she continues to teach, has authored two children’s books, and most recently released her deeply personal memoir, Finding Wendy: A Memoir of Music, Weight, Wit, and One Wild Life.
With honesty, heart, and a touch of humour, Wendy explores the real-life challenges, triumphs, and transformations that shape who we are. Each episode offers an inspiring, relatable journey into what it means to be authentically human — featuring candid conversations with musicians, authors, athletes, and everyday changemakers.
From resilience and reinvention to wellness and wisdom, The Finding Wendy Podcast is your weekly reminder that you’re not alone — and it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Finding Wendy
Episode 12: Lasting Change: Using Atomic Habits with Intermittent Fasting
In this episode of the Finding Wendy podcast, Wendy Limbertie and Alison Pizanie discuss their personal journeys with intermittent fasting and weight regain after bariatric surgery. They explore the principles from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, focusing on the importance of community support, the difference between goals and systems, the feedback loop in habit formation, and the concept of implementation intentions to create lasting change in their lives. In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie discusses various strategies for building and maintaining healthy habits, focusing on meal prepping, habit stacking, and the importance of creating an environment conducive to success. She emphasizes the significance of intermittent fasting and habit tracking as tools for personal growth and health improvement, drawing insights from James Clear's book, 'Atomic Habits.' The discussion highlights practical tips for making habits easier to adopt and sustain, as well as the benefits of community support in lifestyle changes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Intermittent Fasting and Personal Journeys
10:52 Goals vs. Systems: The Path to Progress
17:31 Understanding the Feedback Loop in Habit Formation
27:33 Implementation Intentions: Planning for Success
28:02 Meal Prepping and Planning for Success
29:59 Habit Stacking: Building New Routines
34:41 Making Habits Easy and Satisfying
39:49 The Power of Habit Tracking
47:16 The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
53:02 Creating an Environment for Success
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