Welcome to the relaunch of Master Your Habits, Health & Life.

In this foundational episode, Dr. Adarsh Gupta reintroduces the podcast, explains its evolution, and shares why habits—not motivation—shape your health, consistency, and long-term success more than you think.

This episode sets the stage for the entire season by introducing the science of habit formation and the core framework that will guide all future episodes: The Habit Cycle—Trigger, Craving, Action, and Reward.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent despite knowing what to do, this episode will change how you think about change itself.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• Why this podcast evolved and what’s different moving forward
• Why motivation and willpower often fail
• How habits quietly shape health, mindset, and daily life
• The Habit Cycle: Trigger → Craving → Action → Reward
• Why sustainable change is about systems, not discipline
• What to expect from this season and how episodes will build on each other

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Habits run automatically—long after motivation fades
• Your brain is wired for efficiency, not perfection
• Lasting change begins with understanding behavior, not forcing it
• You don’t need more discipline—you need better-designed habits

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Master Your Habits, Health & Life is a science-based podcast focused on helping you build sustainable habits that support your health, clarity, and quality of life—without extremes, burnout, or guilt.

Each episode translates behavioral science into practical, real-world strategies you can actually apply.RESOURCES & REFERENCES

• The Science of Habits: Why We Do What We Do and How to Change It - Book

• Learn more about the Habit Cycle:
  https://adarshgupta.com/the-science-of-habits/

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