Mastering Habits for Lasting Change with Habit Expert Dr. Gina Cleo

In this episode of Chew On This, I sit down with Dr. Gina Cleo, a leading expert on habits, to explore how small, sustainable changes can lead to long-term success. Gina shares her journey from dietitian to habit researcher, offering valuable insights into why we form habits, how they impact our daily lives, and how to break unwanted behaviours. We dive deep into the connection between food habits and overall well-being, the power of self-compassion, and tips for creating lasting change. Whether you’re trying to build healthier routines or overcome emotional eating, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you thrive. 00:00 - Dr. Gina Cleo’s journey from dietitian to habit expert 07:15 - The power of small habits: How tiny changes lead to big results 14:30 - Breaking bad habits: Identifying triggers and emotional eating 21:45 - How to build healthier habits that last 28:10 - Self-compassion: The key to overcoming setbacks 35:30 - 75 Hard and the importance of sustainability in habit formation 42:00 - Using tools like Ozempic for weight loss and habit building Connect with us: Follow us: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chewonthis.pod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@chewonthis.pod Follow Amal: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@amal.wakim Follow Gina: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drginacleo Follow Equ: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/equalution TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@joinequ Learn more about Equ: https://joinequ.com | https://equfoods.com