Episode 387: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Habits - Embrace Empowered Change
A gentle guide to letting go of what no longer serves you and creating habits that support your joy, health and balance.
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Episode Number: 387
Episode Title: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Habits: Embrace Empowered Change
In this transformative episode, Pascale Gibon guides listeners through a gentle yet powerful approach to breaking free from unhealthy habits. She shares practical wisdom on creating sustainable change while maintaining self-compassion and intentionality throughout the journey.
Podcast Highlights:
[00:53] Welcome and introduction to breaking free from unhealthy habits
[02:53] Understanding why habits feel "sticky" and the role of awareness
[03:10] Personal story about breaking the late-night working cycle
[03:44] Step 1: Loving Awareness - Essential questions for self-reflection
[04:22] Step 2: Creating Your Sacred Plan
[05:29] Step 3: Embracing the 99-day journey
[06:18] Step 4: Taking Inspired Action
[06:48] Step 5: Building Your Support Circle
[07:23] Weekly Challenge and closing thoughts
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Episode Summary:
This episode provides a comprehensive framework for transforming unhealthy habits into positive lifestyle changes. Pascale shares a blend of practical strategies and heartfelt guidance to help listeners create lasting change with grace and intention.
Table of Contents:
1. Understanding Habit Formation
2. The Five-Step Transformation Process
3. Creating Sustainable Change
4. Building Support Systems
5. Weekly Challenge Implementation
Detailed Discussion:
Understanding Habit Formation
- Exploration of how habits become automated
- The connection between habits and emotional comfort
- The role of awareness in transformation
The Five-Step Transformation Process
- Loving Awareness
- Sacred Plan Creation
- Journey Embracement
- Inspired Action
- Support Circle Building
Creating Sustainable Change
- The 99-day habit formation period
- Handling setbacks with grace
- Progress over perfection mindset
Building Support Systems
- Finding accountability partners
- Creating daily reflection practices
- Celebrating small wins
Weekly Challenge Implementation
- Selecting one habit to transform
- Writing intentional goals
- Taking immediate action steps
Conclusion:
Breaking free from unhealthy habits is a journey of self-discovery and intentional growth. Through awareness, planning, and consistent action, supported by self-compassion and community, lasting change becomes possible. Remember that each small step forward is a victory, and transformation happens one choice at a time.
Key Takeaways:
- Change requires both intention and action
- Self-compassion is essential during transformation
- Support systems enhance success
- Small, consistent steps lead to lasting change
- The journey takes approximately 99 days
- Celebration of progress is crucial
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FULL TRANSCRIPT
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Hello, beautiful soul,
Welcome, and thank you for joining me on The Everyday Life Balance Show, a podcast dedicated to helping you find harmony in your everyday life. I'm Pascale Gibon, your host. Today, we'll discuss something that touches all of us: our relationship with habits that may no longer serve our highest good.
Could you take a deep breath in and out with me?
We all carry habits—some uplift us, and others quietly drain our energy and joy. You know that feeling when your heart whispers that it's time for a change? Maybe you've been reaching for that afternoon chocolate bar even though your body craves nourishment. Or perhaps you've been saying "yes" to everyone else while your own dreams sit patiently on the shelf. It could also be constantly checking your phone, skipping meals, or procrastinating on important tasks. Whatever it is, I want you to know – you're not alone, and more importantly, you can create beautiful change.
Sometimes, unhealthy habits become automatic. We link them to comfort, convenience, or even our identity.
Our beautiful minds are designed to create shortcuts – little automated routines that make life easier. But sometimes, these shortcuts become pathways that lead us away from our true desires. That chocolate bar might represent comfort after a stressful meeting. That "yes" might stem from a deep desire to be loved and accepted.
But here's where the magic begins – awareness. When we shine a gentle light on our habit patterns, we can start to understand them with compassion. And from that place of understanding, transformation becomes possible.
I'd love to share a personal story with you. Years ago, I found myself caught in a stressful cycle of lateness that was draining my energy and affecting my relationships. The habit felt impossible to break because it was tied to my identity as "someone who is always late." But when I finally realized that this habit was actually holding me back from being my best self, I made the decision to arrive on time at all my appointments.
So, let's explore how you can create lasting change with intention
Step 1: Loving Awareness
Start by asking yourself these heart-centred questions:
- What habit in my life feels heavy rather than light?
- How does this habit affect my energy, joy, and connection to myself?
- What would freedom from this habit feel like in my body?
Take a moment to journal your answers. There is power in putting pen to paper.
Step 2: Create Your Sacred Plan
Intentions are powerful, but without a plan, they often fade. Now, let's craft a plan honouring both your desire for change and your need for gentle progression. Remember, we're not looking for overnight transformation. Our aim is to nurture sustainable growth.
If you're working with food habits:
- Start your day with a nourishing ritual, warm lemon water or a green smoothie.

- Create a beautiful shopping list filled with colourful, life-giving foods that make your body sing.
- Transform "I should eat better" into "I choose foods that fuel my vibrant life."

For productivity habits:
- Break big projects into small chunks if procrastination gets in the way.
- Create a morning routine that sets you up for success
- Celebrate small wins along the way
Step 3: Embrace the Journey
A truth that might hold you back is that change isn't instant. A new habit takes approximately 99 days to become part of your natural rhythm. During this time, you might experience 'growth moments' – those challenging times when old patterns try to resurface.
In moments of doubt, self-compassion becomes your superpower. Instead of harsh self-judgment, try this affirmation: "I'm learning and growing every day. Each step forward is a victory, no matter how small." Be patient and compassionate, and speak kindly to yourself.
Step 4: Take Inspired Action
The bridge between intention and transformation is action—but not just any action—inspired action that aligns with your heart's wisdom.
Consider these powerful questions:
- What one small step would make me feel good today?
- How can I make this change feel joyful rather than restrictive?
- What support do I need to flourish?
Step 5: Build Your Support Circle
Consider:
- Finding an accountability partner who believes in your growth and resonates with your vision. When things get tough, they'll remind you of the why behind your decision. And when you do succeed, you can celebrate together!
- Joining a supportive group or working with a coach to accomplish your goal
- Creating a sacred space and ritual for daily reflection and celebration.
Your Challenge This Week
1. Choose one unhealthy habit you're ready to transform with love.

2. Write a heartfelt intention for this change.
3. Design three small, doable steps toward your goal.

4. Take one inspired action today.

5. Share your intention with someone who uplifts you.
Breaking free from unhealthy habits is only a matter of decision, intention and action. It's not about perfection but about progress. Start today to get your life and health back on track. Every small step counts.
Before we close, I'd love to leave you with this thought: You are not your unhealthy habits. You are a magnificent being capable of incredible transformation. Trust in your ability to change, and know that I'm here, supporting you every step of the way.
Until next time, I'm sending you lots of love and light.
