Ever feel like you're making progress, only to fall right back into old habits? 😩 You're not alone—and it's NOT failure.

In this episode, Jewel breaks down the Stages of Change model and why setbacks are actually part of the process. She shares the neuroscience behind why behavioral change isn’t linear and why self-compassion is key to creating lasting transformation.

• 00:00 - Why Change Isn’t Linear

• 02:53 - The Stages of Change Explained

• 06:09 - How to Reinforce New Behaviors

• 08:58 - Why Setbacks Are Part of the Process

• 11:53 - The Role of Self-Compassion in Change

• 14:45 - Applying This to Social Anxiety

• 17:49 - Practical Strategies for Managing Relapse

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why "relapse" is a sign of growth, not failure

✔️ How to move through the Stages of Change effectively

✔️ The science behind why self-compassion speeds up change

✔️ Practical strategies to get back on track without guilt

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