Ep.8 | Breaking The Cycle: Switching From Setting Seasonal to Setting Sustainable Lifestyle Health & Fitness Goals

The Dopamine Pursuit Podcast

In this episode, host Kristen Slonicki dives into the crucial aspects of setting and sustaining health and fitness goals. Rather than focusing solely on granular tips, Kristen shares personal insights and practical strategies for fostering a healthy mindset and implementing effective systems. From debunking common misconceptions about health that she has previously had to addressing the importance of long-term commitment over quick fixes, this episode offers valuable guidance for anyone striving to lead a healthier lifestyle. Join us as we explore the fundamentals of health awareness, sustainable habits, and the transformative power of consistency.

--

Time Stamps:

00:00: Intro

01:46: Setting Longterm & Sustainable Health Goals

02:59: The American Culture When It Comes To Health

05:40: Prevalence of Obesity

05:56: The Sugars In Your Coffee & Sugars in Your “Healthy” Products

08:36: How Much Sugar Should We Have

08:54: Insulin Resistance Breakdown

12:01: Unsustainable Fitness Goals

13:50: Health Education Accounts to Follow

16:46: Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset

17:02: My Path + My Fitness Perception in The 90s

19:42: My Reasons Now Why I Want To Be Strong & Healthy

21:21: Shifting from a Fixed Mindset & Doing Hard Things

25:06: Teaching Our Children Discipline & Self Love Through Our Actions, Not Words

26:49: Small Steps To Take Action In Being Healthier Now

27:45: Power of Group Training & My Struggles + Mental Barriers with Group Fitness Classes

31:05: System for Discipline In Fitness

33:18: Long Term Metric Goals to Break The Cycle of Short Term Fitness Stints

35:16: My Experience with 75 Hard & How I Created Accountability

39:00: Finding Confidence To Be Able To Complete A Marathon

40:45: Mistakes Made That Breaks Consistency & Picking Back Up When We Get Out of Our Routines & Grooves

43:00: How to Hack Our Dopamine with Our Health Choices

--

Health Industry Experts To Follow:

@biolayne

@drjamesdinic

@aggie

@drgabriellelyon

@garybrecka

@organic_olivia

@chervin333

--

☑️ Follow:

Help support our show, & get a healthy hit of dopamine by hitting that follow button to stay updated on our weekly episodes.

📸 Connect on Social Media:

Follow us on IG & Threads for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and community engagement.

Dopamine Pursuit on IG

Kristen Slonicki on IG

✍🏼 Leave a Review:

Your positive feedback not only fuels our motivation but also has the power to inspire others—consider sharing your uplifting experience through a quick review to help our community grow!

💌 Sign Up For Our Mailing List: Join our mailing list for exclusive content, insider updates, and personalized insights & tools that will elevate your journey towards success and fulfillment.

Mailing List Here

📚Check Out Our Book Catalog: Explore our curated collection of favorites, featuring a handpicked selection of books that perfectly align with the captivating themes of your favorite podcast.

Check Out The Book List Here

About the Podcast

Serial Entrepreneur and Podcast host Kristen Slonicki guides us on a journey to leveling up in life and leadership. Through her insights and guests we learn how to hack our dopamine receptors to pursue healthy hits of dopamine through pursuing excellence.