How to unwire addiction & toxic habits from our brains, why focusing on “willpower” is ineffective and counterproductive + tips on how to help someone without enabling them (with Dr. Amy Johnson)

<p>Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com &nbsp;**Early bird tickets end October 15 &nbsp;</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p> <p>Show Description: The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic habits that hold us back? How do we overcome negative thinking patterns that keep us stuck? In this podcast I speak with social psychologist, bestselling author and podcast host Dr. Amy Johnson about how we can find true and lasting freedom from unwanted habits, how to not be afraid of change, how to build new habits based on insight, not willpower, and how to help someone change without becoming an enabler. &nbsp;</p> <p>For more info on Dr. Amy: www.DrAmyJohnson.com&nbsp;</p> <p>And to sign up for her course visit: https://www.TheLittleSchoolofBigChange.com&nbsp;</p> <p>*Get $50 off the course with code DrLeaf &nbsp;</p> <p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-unwire-addiction-toxic-habits-from-our-brains-why-focusing-on-willpower-is-ineffective-and-counterproductive-tips-on-how-to-help-someone-without-enabling-them-with-dr-amy-johnson</p> <p><br></p> <p>**Special offers from this episode's sponsors**&nbsp;</p> <p>-NOOM (the app I use and recommend to help you build healthy eating and workout habits): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p> <p>-JENNI KAYNE (my favorite home and clothing online shop.They have the softest sweaters!): Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcast Highlights</p> <p><strong>4:00</strong> How to break habits based on insight, not willpower</p> <p><strong>23:30</strong> How to find true freedom from bad habits</p> <p><strong>25:24</strong