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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Dr. Rangan Chaterjee: #1 Way to Break a Bad Habit & Why 50% of What Doctors Learn in Medical School Turns Out Wrong

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

iHeartPodcasts

Health & Fitness, Business, Mental Health

4.8 • 28.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 December 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

What bad habit do you want to break?

What’s a health tip you no longer trust?

Today, Jay welcomes back Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a UK-based physician, bestselling author, and podcast host, to discuss his latest book, Make Change That Lasts. Known for his holistic approach to health and wellness, Dr. Chatterjee shares nine transformative strategies to foster sustainable change in daily life, offering a blueprint for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The conversation explores why many health and lifestyle changes fail to stick, diving into the importance of self-awareness and the power of mindset. Dr. Chatterjee recounts how Western medicine often focuses on treating symptoms rather than promoting vitality, advocating for a harmonious blend of Western science and Eastern wisdom. He emphasizes the role of lifestyle choices—nutrition, movement, sleep, and even mindset—in shaping our health.

Jay and Rangan tap into practical tools and methods for understanding and addressing emotional triggers behind habits. They stress the significance of environment and relationships in fostering or sabotaging personal growth. Dr. Chatterjee also challenges the notion of harsh self-discipline, advocating instead for compassion, curiosity, and self-trust as the cornerstones of lasting change. 

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Build Habits That Stick

How to Create a Supportive Environment for Change

How to Reframe Negative Inner Narratives

How to Trust Yourself Instead of External Advice

How to Manage Stress with Mindset Shifts

How to Take Control of Your Health with Simple Choices

Change doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle—it can be an act of self-love and empowerment. Trust yourself, listen to your inner wisdom, and approach each step of your journey with patience and grace.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro

  • 01:50 Make Change That Truly Last

  • 03:18 The Chronic Lifestyle-Driven Illness

  • 05:58 Transformative Change Comes From Within

  • 10:16 How Do You Break a Bad Habit?

  • 16:17 Unbecome Who You’ve Become

  • 27:08 What are Your Non-Negotiables?

  • 37:31 The Root Cause of Wellness Failure

  • 43:34 The Way You Do Things Matter

  • 48:13 Do Fitness Trackers Work?

  • 53:04 Why Do People Think the Way They Do?

  • 01:03:48 You Can Change Yourself 

Episode Resources:

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:34.5

powerful question is not which expert should I trust. It's why do I no

0:39.7

longer trust myself. UK-based physician. Over a million people listen to his podcast every week.

0:45.1

Dr. Rungan Chatterjee. You say that when you enter medical school, 50% of what you were learning

0:50.9

was going to be wrong at some point. We just don't know which 50%. What would you

0:55.6

say is the number one advice for someone who says, I want to break a bad habit. It just can't happen.

1:03.2

The number one health and wellness podcast. Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty. He won the only. Jay Shetty.

1:11.7

Hey everyone. Welcome back to On Purpose. I'm so grateful that you come back every week to become

1:17.8

happier, healthier and more healed. Today's guest is one of your favorites, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee,

1:25.4

a UK-based physician, an author, wellness expert and podcast host,

1:30.7

known for empowering people to take control of their health through simple lifestyle changes to rethink it.

1:37.1

His sixth and latest book, Make Change That Lasts, offers a personalized approach to simple nine strategies for lasting change in daily

1:47.5

life to unlock long-lasting health and happiness. This, I truly believe, is Rangan's best book yet.

1:54.9

And that's saying a lot. He's had some incredible books out the last few years. Go and grab your

1:59.1

copy right now. You won't regret it and make

2:01.7

these nine strategies a part of your daily life. Welcome to On Purpose, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. Rungan,

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