# 106 | You Don't Need More Willpower. You Need This Instead!

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Published: 2026-06-29T06:04:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/you-dont-need-more-willpower-what-actually-creates-lasting-change/
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How many times have you told yourself you just need more willpower? More discipline. More motivation. More of something you feel like everyone else has — and you just don't. What if willpower was never the answer? In this episode Val introduces The Willpower Trap — the all-or-nothing cycle that keeps so many moms stuck — and breaks down what actually creates lasting change: guidelines, curiosity, and systems. Since this is the last episode of Q2, Val also weaves in a half-year reflection throughout — because if you've been relying on willpower since January and wondering why it keeps falling apart, this episode is going to reframe everything. In this episode: What The Willpower Trap is and why it's not your fault Why willpower and discipline are two completely different things Guidelines vs. rules — and why guidelines don't have an off switch Curiosity over judgment — replacing shame with strategy Systems over willpower — practical examples from Atomic Habits (James Clear) and Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg) A half-year reflection and one action item to carry into the rest of the year Links mentioned in this episode: 🎁 Free Protein-Packed Snack Guide: https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/proteinsnackguide 🥗 Free 3-Day Balanced Meal Plan: https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/mealplan 💪🏼 Core Comeback Waitlist — https://my.playbookapp.io/wellnessbyval/programs/core-comeback-challenge-4-week-program/45013 💊Join Val's Fullscript dispensary — a free account that gives you up to 25% off practitioner-grade, third-party tested supplements (because what you take matters just as much as if you take it) — https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/vwarner1670162649 📖 Atomic Habits by James Clear 📖 Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Connect with Val: 📱 Instagram: @wellnessbyval_ 🌐 wellnessbyval.com ➡️ Loved this episode? Sha…

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