Wellness & Willpower
Wellness & Willpower
Real Talk on Addiction, Mental Health & Long-Term Weight Management
(also known as The Finding Wendy Podcast)
Hosted by Wendy Limbertie, Wellness & Willpower dives into the real stories behind recovery, resilience, and lasting lifestyle change. From addiction and mental health to the long road of post-bariatric weight management, this podcast is a raw and honest space for anyone navigating life’s toughest challenges.
With a special focus on life advice for women, Wendy brings you real talk and relatable insights—from wellness experts and addiction survivors to authors, therapists, and everyday warriors—as they unpack what it truly takes to heal, grow, and stay the course.
If you’re looking for honest conversations, empowering stories, and a community that believes in second chances and strength through struggle, you’re in the right place.
Wellness & Willpower
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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Wendy
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