26. The One Where You Build Habits That Last

Struggling to make new habits stick? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Fatigue Fixer, I’m joined by habit change expert Katie Falloon-Drew to unpack why behavior change is so hard—and what actually works.

We dive into:
✅ Why your brain literally resists change (and how to work with it, not against it)
✅ Why shame-based goals (like weight loss) are doomed to fail—and what to do instead
✅ The power of accountability and why it’s a game-changer for habit success
✅ Why your beliefs matter more than your actions when creating lasting change
✅ What led to Katie’s breakdown—even when her life looked “perfect” on the outside—and what she learned about real confidence
✅ Why so many women are happy with their life, but not happy in their lifeIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of setting goals and abandoning them, this conversation will change the way you think about habit change forever.

Love this episode? You might also enjoy:

🎙️ The One Where You Find Your Soul Sisters – If your goal is to spend more time with your friends, don’t miss this one.
🎙️ The One Where You’re Hungry For More – Struggling with mindless snacking? This episode is for you.
🎙️ The One Where You’re Stronger Than You Think – Ready to start exercising or lifting weights? Listen to this first.

Katie Falloon-Drew is a Health Behaviour Change Expert with a Master’s in Health Psychology, who helps busy women cut through the noise of health 'shoulds' to make realistic + lasting mental and physical health habit shifts that make them FEEL good, at any age/phase/size.

Katie is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, mental health ambassador, and Health and Confidence Coach. As a busy mom in her 40s, she’s mastered how to prioritize health and build authentic confidence in a realistic way. After experiencing a mental breakdown in her 30s chasing “external confidence,” Katie now helps women create a healthy + confident life from the inside out—for the right reasons.

Find Katie on Instagram or book your free connection chat at healthyconfidentyou.com.

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a Naturopathic Doctor, mom, and fatigue fixer who’s on a mission to help women fix their fatigue and get the health care they deserve. You can find her talking about all things fatigue on Instagram and learn more about her services at drsarahv.ca.

The Fatigue Fixer is produced by Story Studio Network.