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The Habit Lab
Welcome to The Habit Lab, the podcast hosted by habit coach and teacher, Jenna Zint. This podcast explores the mysteries of human behavior, sharing actionable insights and practical tips to help you understand your habits better and make positive changes in your life. Jenna combines her faith in Jesus with her deep understanding of the sustainable, life-changing power of offensively small habits.
If you want more, check out Jenna's 10-week Habit Lab Mastery Course at TheHabitLab.org
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Episodes
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How-to feel Insecure and still act Securely: talent show life lesson
What if you could feel insecure without letting insecurity call the shots? While planning a talent show for my kids' school, I've found myself in a very public…
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Messy House Habits: You aren't failing- You made a choice
Your house is messy and your brain instantly turns it into a story: I’m lazy, I’m behind, I’m failing. We’re not doing that today. The surprise twist is that…
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Don't Partner with Dread: How to Handle Busy Seasons without being stressed
Ever looked at your calendar and felt overwhelmed, even though it's full of things you actually want to do? In this episode, I'm sharing how I've learned to…
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From Mommy To Mom: raising kids > adults (with Michelle)
Your parenting strategy can’t stay frozen in the toddler years and still work when your kid is driving, dating, working, or moving out. I sit down with my…
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Consistency Compounds- reaching BIG goals, by starting small
What if you're not actually bad at consistency... you've just been trying to build it the wrong way? I just hit 100 episodes of The Habit Lab Podcast. And as…
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Making a Grab for the Apple- demanding a WHY from God
What happens when God doesn’t explain Himself—and you’re left with circumstances that feel confusing, painful, or downright unfair? In this episode, we’re…
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Micro Ways we Micromanage Others
You might not think you micromanage your spouse—but what about the tiny corrections, reminders, follow-ups, facial commentary, unsolicited advice, and…
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More Proud Than When She Won: a lesson on grit & resilience
In this episode, I’m talking about what disappointment can form in us when we let it build grit instead of take us out — and why some of the biggest wins in…
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Nervous System Regulation ( for normal people :)
Nervous system regulation is everywhere right now—but what does it actually look like in normal, everyday life? What if self control starts with your nervous…
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Type B Without Shame
What if the goal isn’t to finally become the organized, detail-oriented, always-on-time person you keep thinking you should be? And what if “that’s just how my…
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Triggers Should Fade as We Heal
Your triggers don’t have to be a life sentence. I’m Jenna Zint, and I’m talking about the surprising sign of real emotional healing: the things that used to…
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Waiting Is Holy Business: When God Doesn’t Meet Your Timeline
What if God answers a prayer… 25 years after you prayed it? I’ve been thinking about the invisible deadlines we put on God. We pray. We hope. Maybe we even…
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What story is your closet telling?
Your closet isn't just storing clothes—it's storing stories about who you think you are. In this episode, Jenna Zint shares her journey from barely caring…
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Episode 93: LAST Summer's Wipeouts & THIS Summer's Edits
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our own summer reset—what didn’t work last year, what we’re changing, and the small, realistic shifts helping…
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Episode 92: Risk a little awkwardness...To Speak Life!
I dare you to Risk A Little Weirdness... To Speak Life. If you’ve ever replayed a kind thought in your head and then talked yourself out of saying it, this…
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Episode 91: Manage Your Mouth:- you can tell the truth WITHOUT losing self-control
Your mouth can build safety or burn it down, and the shift happens fast. One second you’re trying to talk things through, the next you feel flooded and you…
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Episode 90: How to raise considerate humans (without nagging or lectures)
If you want to change your family culture, talking about values isn’t enough—your systems have to reinforce them. In this episode, I share how we used simple…
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Episode 89: Holy Spirit = the cheat sheet to habits that self help doesn't have
There’s a way of building habits that feels heavy… and there’s a way that feels like partnership. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to build…
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Episode 88: How-to Start a Discipleship Group for kids
Your kid has friends. They might even go to youth group. But there’s still this quiet question: Who is actually helping shape their character? Because middle…
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Friendship Files #7- Staying at the Table When You’re Hurt
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common sources of pain in friendship: disappointment & misunderstandings. Not blatant betrayal. Not…
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Friendship Files #6: Boundaries That Protect Connection
Most people picture boundaries like walls—something harsh that shuts people out. But what if boundaries are actually edits that protect generosity so love can…
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Friendship Files #5- Diversify your friend group
Ever notice how easy it is to curate a friend group that looks and thinks just like you? We’re flipping that script. I share how a single question about my…
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Friendship Files #4- Different Flavors of Friendship
Friendship Files #4 — Different Flavors of Friendship Why do some friendships feel easy… and others feel confusing or painful—even when there’s real care? In…
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Friendship Files #3-Lose Your Rejection Button
What if you could lose your rejection button? That little trigger that lights up when someone’s cold, distracted, or you don't get invited. Here’s the truth…
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Friendship Files #2: The Lie of Overwhelm
Overwhelm loves to sound wise. It tells us to cut back, protect our energy, and press pause on “nonessentials.” But when friendship gets labeled as optional…
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Friendship Files #1 - Losing your consumer mindset
What if the problem isn’t your friends—but the way you measure friendship? We dive into an honest, practical reset on how to build relationships that actually…
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Episode 80: [I CAN'T] land - the hidden self-sabotage in your language
What if the words you speak are quietly rewiring your brain—and sabotaging your progress? In this episode, Jenna unpacks the surprising difference between…
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Episode 79: When You Stop Fearing Others' Disappointment, Everything Changes
Are you stuck in cycles of shame and people-pleasing—either defensively arguing or over-apologizing when you disappoint someone? In this episode, Jenna shares…
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Episode 78: Time Management - mindsets that will shift your perspective
You're probably already using a calendar—you log everything in your phone app, set reminders, maybe even color-code. And yet… you still feel behind. You’re…
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Episode 77: Quit Mind Reading (Stop Assuming, Start Asking)
Breaking the habit of mind reading could transform your relationships forever. We've all done it—someone speaks with a certain tone or gives us a look, and…
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Episode 76: Ditching your "filters"
What happens when someone says “I miss you” and you instantly feel defensive? Or when a simple “sure” makes you think you’re being pushy? Those reactions…
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Episode 75: Escaping the Escape Cycle
It's easy to get caught in the "escape cycle"—work hard, feel suffocated, escape on vacation, crash, and then repeat. Vacations give us a quick boost, but they…
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Episode 74: Offended? Check your boundaries
Bitterness isn’t just emotional noise—it’s a message. In this episode, we’re unpacking the idea that offense is trying to tell you something. That lingering…
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Episode 73: Why Self Awareness isn't enough
What if simply naming your emotions isn't enough to create genuine emotional health? Common misconception that emotional awareness automatically translates to…
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Episode 72: Why Sunday nights became non-negotiables
Are your Sunday habits secretly saving your week? In this episode, Jenna Zint shares what happened when she got “flexible” with her Sunday routine—and…
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Episode 71: The Digital Leash- untether your soul from it
Do you ever feel low-key panicked because you haven’t responded yet? Or guilty for leaving someone on read—even though you were literally just trying to exist…
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Episode 70: Learning to be on Time(ish)
Always running late—no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone. As a Type B habit coach with ADHD tendencies, I’ve lived the breathless, apologetic life of…
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Episode 69: Triumphs and Total Flops- last summer's habits
Planning for summer? I’m sharing what actually worked for our family last year—and what I’m definitely doing differently this time around. Here’s what I cover…
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Episode 68: (Sharing Series, Part 3) Feeding Souls and Hearts
💡Ever realize your generosity might be more mutual than selfless? That hit me hard when I noticed most of my “giving” went to people who’d likely give back…
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Episode 67: (Sharing Series, Part 2) Building Community through open-handed living
Kingdom generosity isn't just for the wealthy or those with abundant free time—it's a radical mindset shift available to everyone. When we examine our lives…
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Episode 66: (Sharing Series, Part 1) Costco Samples of the Kingdom
Sharing Series – Part 1: Costco Samples of the Kingdom What if sharing Jesus wasn’t about convincing, but offering a taste? What happens when we stop pitching…
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Episode: 65 -Removing the Villains from your pain
Not Every Story Needs a Villain… Especially Yours 🎭 Ever catch yourself blaming someone for the beliefs you’re trying to unlearn? It’s an easy trap—“If my…
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Episode 64: From Hustle to Trust- habits of provision
👉 You say you trust God as your provider… but are you living like an employee or a daughter? For years, I operated under an employee mindset—believing…
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Episode 63: Spring Cleaning Simplified (14 day challenge)
Click here get my FREE 14 Day: Spring Cleaning Checklist Ready to refresh your space without sacrificing your sanity? We've all felt that spring cleaning urge…
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Episode 62: From Solo to Social > Bible Study habits
The social, animated, interesting bookclub you didn't know a bible study could be!!! Break-up with the idea of it being a boring drudgery. Ever feel like your…
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Episode 61: Patterns of Jealousy & habits of healing
What if jealousy is more than just a fleeting emotion, but an eye-opening revelation about our inner insecurities? Join me, Jenna Zint, as we unravel this…
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Episode 60- Part 3: Breaking up with Over-Responsibility Habits
What if your well-intentioned habits of people-pleasing and perfectionism are actually driving you towards loneliness and burnout? Join me, Jenna Zint, as I…
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Episode 59: Part 2- Ditching Over-Responsibility
What if your acts of generosity are driven by fear rather than joy? Join me, Jenna Marie Zint, on the Habit Lab Podcast as we uncover the complexities of…
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Episode 58: Part 1- Breaking Free from Over-Responsibility
What happens when the admirable trait of responsibility takes a toxic turn? Explore the intricate dynamics of over-responsibility with me, Jenna Zint, as I…
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Episode 57: Holiday Habit Hangover
Holiday Habit Hangover: (noun) The hazy hang time after the holidays when the kids are back in school, the guests have left, but your rhythms and habits are…
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Episode 56- Habits of Love and Curiosity: in a Faith-Divided Family
Growing up in a charismatic Christian community brought my brother and me closer, yet as adults, our paths diverged in unexpected ways. The journey of…
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Episode 55: Intentional Sibling Habits: Strengthening Connections Through Shared Experiences
This episode explores the bond between siblings Jenna and Jonathan, showcasing their shared experiences and individual journeys that have shaped their…
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Episode 54: Habits to Help With Info Overload
What if managing your daily inputs could revolutionize your life? Learn how consciously managing media consumption—much like being mindful of our food…
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Episode 53: Redefining Christmas: Joyful and Intentional Holiday Habits
Ever felt like holiday traditions have you spinning in circles, wondering if they bring actual joy or just more chaos? 🎄✨ Girl, same. Let’s flip the script on…
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Episode 52: A Balanced Calendar- Time Management Habits
As busyness threatens to overwhelm our lives- protecting "white space" in our calendar becomes more crucial than ever. I share how intentional blank spaces in…
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Episode 51: Embracing the Bible's Story This Season
Have you ever felt a little guilt about not keeping up with your spiritual habits? Me too. In this episode of The Habit Lab, I’m sharing how I turned sporadic…
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Episode 50: Debunking Holiday Idealism
Debunking Holiday Idealism with Serena: Strategies for a Peaceful Christmas In this special episode, I’m joined by my first-ever guest, my friend Serena, as we…
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Episode 49: The Secret Habit to live to 100 years old
Secret to live to 100 years old Habits for Longevity and Growth Ever wondered if the secret to living a long and fulfilling life lies not in comfort but in…
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Episode 48: The Structure Spectrum- From Chaos to Control
🚀 Ready to go from hectic to harmony? My Habit Reboot is a great tool to help you revive your routines and bring more peace and purpose into your daily life…
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Episode 47: From snacks to fanny packs- Habit Hacks with Audrey
Ever wonder how small habits can lead to big transformations? Join me, Jenna Zint, and my 11-year-old daughter, Audrey, as we dive into the ups and downs of…