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Episode 7, 2026 Fall Mini Season: Joy Is a Habit - The Science of Wiring Joy In
In this final long-form episode of the mini-season, Rachel answers the question she hears more than any other: "How do I make joy stick?" The answer is habit. She explains how your brain rewires itself through repetition (think sled tracks on a Minnesota hill), why your brain holds onto the bad more than the good, what the research really says about how long habits take to form, and why missing a day doesn't erase your progress. Plus an awe walk study you'll want to try this week, a shoutout to Gabby Bernstein, and the reason Be With is built on 39 habits.
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