Happy & Healthy with Amy

Boost Your Brain Health: How To Rebuild Self-Trust

Amy Lang Season 2 Episode 20

Forget motivation — it’s not your problem.

In this episode, Amy Lang reveals the surprising missing ingredient behind habit success: trust

If your brain feels stuck, overwhelmed, or skeptical about new habits, this one’s for you. Amy unpacks how rebuilding self-trust "one marble at a time" can create unstoppable momentum — even when life is busy and chaotic.

🔍 What to Listen For:

  • [0:01] Brene Brown’s "marble jar" metaphor and why it matters for brain health
  • [2:48] The #1 reason your brain resists change — it’s not what you think!
  • [5:12] The connection between trust and energy conservation
  • [9:15] How to choose one category from the RESTORED protocol to focus on
  • [10:45] Amy’s favorite technique to make habits stick
  • [13:21] What “binary action” means and how it builds self-trust
  • [18:20] How celebrating your wins accelerates habit formation
  • [21:40] Why systems (not willpower) are your brain’s best friend during stress

If lasting habit change has felt impossible, chances are the missing ingredient isn't motivation — it’s trust

🎧 Ready to start rebuilding it? Listen to this empowering episode now and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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