The Beautifully Balanced Podcast

#116 Why Healthy Changes Feel Hard in 2025

Samantha Holland

Why does creating healthy habits feel so hard, even when you know they’re good for you? The answer might lie in your nervous system. In this episode of The Beautifully Balanced Podcast, we explore how chronic stress and an overactive “fight-or-flight” mode can sabotage your health goals—and what you can do about it.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why your nervous system resists change and how to overcome it..
  • Practical strategies to feel safe and supported while creating new habits.
  • Ayurvedic tips for calming the nervous system and promoting balance.
  • How small, manageable steps can lead to big transformations.


Walk away with actionable tools to calm your body, feel safe, and build the healthy, balanced life you deserve.

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