# 439: Hope Isn't Just a Feeling - It's a Habit [Here's How to Build It] An interview with Psychologist, Behavioral Researcher, and Author Dr. Julia Garcia

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Podcast: [DREAM THINK DO | Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dream-think-do-motivation-encouragement-strategy-1095025)
Published: 2025-11-26T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Mitch sits down with the brilliant and bold Dr. Julia Garcia - a psychologist, behavioral researcher, and the author of the powerful new book, The 5 Habits of Hope . With 20+ years of experience working with students, educators, CEOs, and entire communities to create space for hope , Dr. J brings the science and the soul - blending tactical tools with raw honesty and deep life experience. This isn't toxic positivity. This is real, grounded, authentic hope. And it couldn't be more timely. As we head into the holidays - a season that can stir up a lot of different emotions - this conversation offers practical tools and a fresh perspective to help us navigate burnout, disappointment, and disconnection… and choose hope anyway. You'll leave this episode with powerful strategies to reconnect to your values, build healthier relationships, and actually feel more like yourself again . It's inspiring, it's practical, and honestly… it's healing. Oh… and make sure you stay until the very end… because Dr. J drops one of the most specific moments in DREAM THINK DO history! So… let's go! READ THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://mitchmatthews.com/ 439

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