169: Believing in Your Everyday Habits: The Secret Sauce to Making Them Count”

169: Believing in Your Everyday Habits: The Secret Sauce to Making Them Count”

Author: Lorrie Mickelson, Habits & Self Care September 13, 2025 Duration: 26:33

Do you truly believe you can change your life?


In episode #169 of The Habit Thrive Podcast, we're diving into a foundational ingredient in habit formation: belief. You can have all the habit trackers, morning routines, and self-help books in the world… but without belief, lasting change remains out of reach.


This episode is especially for women in their “Me Now” years who are ready to shift from “I’ve never been…” to “I am becoming…”.


Together, we’ll explore why belief is the secret sauce in building habits that actually stick. You'll learn how to:

  • Strengthen belief like a muscle
  • Connect small habits to a bigger “why”
  • Shift your identity (yes, you are a healthy eater or a strong mover!)
  • Gather proof that change is happening
  • Tune out trends and trust yourself as the expert


Because when belief fuels your habits, they stop being chores—and start becoming pathways.


Lorrie xoxox


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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond



Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:

Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years

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Website: lorriemickelson.com

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond


Navigating the years after fifty brings a unique blend of freedom and uncertainty. The Habit Thrive Podcast ~ Self Care Habits, Mindfulness & Wellness Routines for Women 50 & Beyond is a companion for that journey, hosted by Lorrie Mickelson. This isn't about drastic overhauls but the steady, impactful habits that fit into a life already rich with experience. Lorrie focuses on practical, sustainable self-care that acknowledges the physical and emotional shifts of this chapter. You'll hear conversations that feel like a chat with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how small, consistent actions in fitness, mindfulness, and daily routines can lead to feeling stronger, sleeping more soundly, and approaching each day with renewed energy instead of overwhelm. This podcast digs into the real how-to, from establishing grounding morning rituals to winding down effectively at night, all tailored for the realities and opportunities of life after fifty. It’s a resource for building resilience and vitality through manageable steps, making the most of this vibrant and potentially transformative time. Tune in for honest discussions and actionable ideas that help you thrive in your own definition of wellness.
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