Podcast
Habits on Purpose
Hosted by Kristi Angevine, MD · EN
This podcast was created to empower high achieving women just like you to create habits and a life you love. As a high achiever, your work and accolades are your pride and joy, but your perfectionist tendencies and constant overthinking have been running you ragged. At the end of the day, you're left feeling tired, overwhelmed and just not content, like you're missing out on something more.
This podcast is your time away from the daily hustle to focus on taking care of you: seeing where you're stuck, and helping you develop habits that will build you up instead of tearing you down.
Tune in every week and join Dr. Kristi Angevine, MD, Ob/Gyn turned Certified Life Coach, as she shares practical, no fluff strategies you can apply to your daily life to achieve meaningful change.
If you're over the overwhelm, done with always feeling guilty and not enough this podcast is for you.
For more information visit habitsonpurpose.com
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229. Are You Compartmentalizing Your Emotions?
5d ago00:28:38Tap to summarizeDo you ever find yourself compartmentalizing or ignoring certain emotions, desires, or experiences that feel unwelcome or uncomfortable? It's a complex habit that many of us engage in without even realizing it. In this episode, we dive deep into the sneaky ways we might be dismissing parts of ourselves and the impact this can have on our well-being. Join me as we explore the root causes of this sneaky habit and how we can start to shift it. We'll look at how our family of origin and cultural conditioning may have shaped what we view as welcome or unwelcome in our own systems. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of what you might be compartmentalizing and how to start being with what is actually present. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/159 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →228. 4 Ways to Simplify Goals and Build Momentum
2w ago00:26:23Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like you set a goal, but weeks or months go by and nothing has really changed? You wonder how you've been so unproductive and if you're just avoiding the work or self-sabotaging. If this sounds familiar, I have an approach that can help. In this episode, I introduce the concept of "Future You Thinking" and share four practical strategies to simplify task initiation, reduce overwhelm, and keep your priorities clear. These tools are especially useful if you have a lot of moving parts in your life. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/158 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →227. How to Make Your To-Do List Feel Manageable Again
3w ago00:26:10Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like your to-do list is a never-ending source of stress and frustration? You're not alone. Despite our best efforts, it's all too common to end the day feeling behind and overwhelmed, even if we've accomplished a lot. In this episode, you'll learn how to do a reality check on your list, ensure you're not falling into the trap of magical thinking, and infuse your day with a sense of ease and focus. If you're ready to break free from the tyranny of an overwhelming to-do list, this episode is for you. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/157 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →226. Tiny Experiments for Meaningful Habit Change
4w ago00:23:02Tap to summarizeHow can you overcome habits that insidiously take more than they give? In this episode, I explore three common habits that quietly create unnecessary stress: multitasking, shoehorning too much into too little time, and holding too tightly to an original plan even when a better option becomes available. These patterns often feel reasonable in the moment, but they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, rigid, and stuck. I introduce a simple but powerful tool called a tiny experiment. Rather than trying to overhaul your habits overnight, tiny experiments help you test small, manageable changes that feel safe enough to actually try. Whether you're constantly multitasking, overcommitting your schedule, or struggling to adjust when circumstances change, this approach can help you gather new information and build trust in alternative ways of doing things. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/226 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →225. The Power of Combining Positive Qualities for Real Change
May 2700:22:24Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you combine positive qualities on purpose? In this episode, I explore the idea of stacking positive qualities for a synergistic effect and how certain pairings can support more meaningful and sustainable change. Rather than relying on willpower or rigid habit hacks, I'm sharing a more flexible and compassionate approach to working with difficult habits and patterns. I walk through different combinations of positive qualities and how they can help with struggles like overwhelm, procrastination, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, and going after big goals. You'll see how certain qualities can work together in ways that create more support, perspective, and momentum when change feels difficult. You'll be encouraged to think about which positive qualities already come naturally to you and how you might intentionally combine them to support a habit or challenge in your own life. By experimenting with different pairings, you may discover new ways to approach change that feel far more supportive and effective than simply trying harder. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/225 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →224. 5 Steps to Cultivate the Qualities That Help You Thrive
May 2000:22:25Tap to summarizeWhy do the qualities you want most, like confidence, calm, clarity, or patience, often feel so difficult to access consistently? In this episode, I break down the practical process of intentionally cultivating the qualities that matter most to you. Moving from simply wanting change to actually creating it requires more than inspiration. It requires clarity, strategy, and a deeper understanding of what supports real growth. I walk through five essential steps that can help you intentionally develop meaningful qualities or pursue important goals. You'll learn how to approach growth in a more intentional, compassionate, and realistic way, without relying on perfectionism or all-or-nothing thinking. By understanding what is in the way and building a process that works for you, you can begin cultivating more of the qualities and habits that help you thrive. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/224 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →223. What Makes a Good Life? Essential Qualities for Thriving
May 1300:20:30Tap to summarizeWhat actually makes a good life, especially in the midst of ordinary stress and complexity? In this episode, I explore the positive qualities that help us move beyond simply surviving and into a more grounded, thriving way of being. Rather than focusing only on reducing suffering, I'm highlighting the life-giving qualities that help us navigate reality with greater strength, wisdom, and purpose. You'll be encouraged to reflect on which qualities already come naturally, which feel harder to access, and which you want more of in your life. By putting these qualities on your radar, you'll gain a clearer sense of what supports flourishing and what may be worth intentionally cultivating moving forward. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/223 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →222. How to Befriend Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 3)
May 600:29:12Tap to summarizeWhy do the habits and reactions you most want to change often feel so difficult to shift? In this episode, I wrap up the Internal Family Systems (IFS) series by exploring how to move beyond simply noticing your inner parts and begin building a more intentional relationship with them. Understanding your parts is important, but real transformation happens when you start to work with them rather than against them. You'll learn why trying to silence, banish, or overpower difficult parts of yourself often backfires, and why befriending them can create deeper and more sustainable change. You'll also discover practical ways to start connecting with your parts through reflection, inquiry, and supportive internal dialogue. By learning what your parts fear, need, and protect, you can begin leading your internal system more effectively and create meaningful shifts in how you think, feel, and behave. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/222 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →221. Recognizing More of Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 2)
Apr 2900:18:03Tap to summarizeWhy is it so hard to notice what's actually driving your reactions in the moment? In this episode, we continue the conversation on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and take a deeper look at the inner parts that shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often without your awareness. You'll be introduced to a wider range of common parts, from approval-seeking and compare-and-despair to overly optimistic, skeptical, and intellectualizing parts. As you hear these examples, you may start to recognize patterns in yourself that previously just felt like "your personality." We'll also explore why parts can be so difficult to detect, especially when you are fully identified with them or have assumed they are simply who you are. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/221 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
Transcribe →220. Understanding Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 1)
Apr 2200:20:19Tap to summarizeWhy do you keep doing things that don't make sense, even when you know better? In this episode, I'm introducing you to a powerful way of understanding yourself through Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how recognizing your inner parts can shift how you make sense of your thoughts, emotions, and habits. We'll explore what it means to have different "parts" of yourself and how these parts influence your behavior, often outside of your awareness. You'll learn how to begin identifying these inner parts and why this awareness matters. Rather than trying to force new thoughts or behaviors, this approach focuses on understanding what's underneath the surface so you can make sense of why you do what you do. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/220 Join the Habits on Purpose newsletter for extra tools, prompts, and stories between episodes: https://habitsonpurpose.com/
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