In this episode, Dr. Jeff Taekman explores the concept of Wellness Microdoses, emphasizing that small, repeatable actions can lead to significant health improvements. He discusses how human biology resists large changes, the science behind willpower and habit formation, and introduces strategies like habit stacking to integrate microdoses into daily life.
Dr. Taekman also shares specific microdose techniques for better sleep and overall wellness across various dimensions. He highlights the importance of consistency over intensity and introduces his upcoming program, Microdose+ Sleep, aimed at improving sleep through small, evidence-based steps.
00:00 Science Behind Microdoses
00:11 INTRO / HOOK
01:48 THE SCIENCE BEHIND MICRODOSES
03:56 HABIT STACKING: HOW TO LOCK IN MICRODOSES
05:32 SLEEP EXAMPLES: MICRODOSE+ SLEEP
06:42 BEYOND SLEEP: THE NINE DIMENSIONS
07:58 PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY
08:42 SCIENCE SAYS: LIMITATIONS & NUANCE
09:01 CLOSING
10:18 OUTRO
Mentioned in Podcast
* Free Science of Microdose+ eBooklet
* 7-Day Sleep Challenge (try Microdose+, commitment free)
* 9-Dimensions Wellness Assessment
* All the HealthHippieMD Stuff
Citations
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