Ep 123 Why Your Brain Doesn't Give a Sh*t About Your Goals (And What to Do About It)

The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy · Aug 21, 2025 · 15m

You've set the goals. You've made the intentions. But somehow… you still find yourself back in the pantry at 9 pm, skipping your workout, or saying "I'll start again Monday."

It's not because you're weak. And it's definitely not because you don't want it badly enough.

Reality: Your brain doesn't act on intentions. It acts on identity.

In this episode, I share the hidden reason your good intentions keep getting derailed and how to finally shift into the version of you who follows through.

I breaks down what "identity" really means in everyday life (without the woo woo), share my own real…