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Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck

Nov 18, 2025 · 33m

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Introduction Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery) How the Holidays Drain Our Willpower Faster What the Parole Judge Study Teaches Us About Decision Fatigue Why Willpower Works Better Before Temptation Hits Using Upstream Willpower: What It Actually Means Holiday Tactics That Don’t Depend on Willpower Building Systems Now to Avoid December Burnout Setting Up Habits That Make January Easier Ending the Annual “Start Strong, Fall Off” Cycle A Kinder Approach to Holiday Eating Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jenn Trepeck Website: asaladwithasideoffries.com Podcast: A Salad With a…