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12th Oct 2024

Why Rituals Matter: Building Habits That Stick for a Healthier Mind and Body

🎧 Episode Title: Why Rituals Matter: Building Habits That Stick for a Healthier Mind and Body

📅 Release Date: Dec 10, 2024

🎙️ Host: Dr. Lance Labno

🔥 Why Listen

Ever feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel... running endlessly but never actually getting anywhere? It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Well, today, I want to help you hop off that wheel... and take control of your own journey. Imagine your daily habits as your GPS... setting the path toward your goals. When you make those small, consistent turns... you’re on your way. But without clear direction? Let’s just say you’re more likely to find yourself in a ditch... before you’ve even finished your morning cleanse.

🎯 Top Takeaways

  1. Key Point 1: Rituals vs. Habits: Understanding the difference between habits (automatic actions) and rituals (intentional practices that anchor your day).
  2. Key Point 2: Consistency Over Complexity: Simple, consistent actions are more effective than complex routines.
  3. Key Point 3: Habit Stacking: Pairing new rituals with existing habits to make them stick.
  4. Key Point 4: Small Steps Lead to Big Change: Tiny, incremental actions can create a ripple effect for long-term transformation.
  5. Key Point 5: Small Steps Lead to Big Change: Tiny, incremental actions can create a ripple effect for long-term transformation.

Challenge: This week, your challenge is to start a 5-minute ritual every morning. Whether it’s stretching, deep breathing, or a gratitude practice, find what feels right for you and share it with us using #ResilientRituals.

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"Before we dive in, let’s think about the fall. No, not autumn—the one we all worry about in old age. Ever consider that today’s skipped balance exercises might lead to tomorrow’s tumble? Here’s the good news: ‘Clearing the Clouds’ sharpens your mind, ‘Mindful Mover’ keeps you on your feet, ‘Resilience Ritual’ gives you strength, and ‘6-Minute Reset’ makes it all manageable. Because nobody wants a lifetime membership to ‘fall prevention’ classes in their seventies!"

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"Quick pause! Now, I know you’re here to clear that mental fog, but let’s not forget the whole body that’s carrying it around. Remember the last time you really had to go, but the bathroom was, say, a hundred feet away? No problem now, but in a few years? It might feel like the New York Marathon. Good news—we’ve got podcasts to help! ‘Resilience Ritual’ will keep you strong, ‘Mindful Mover’ gets you moving, and ‘6-Minute Reset’ helps keep those habits in check. After all, staying light on your feet might keep you light on your bladder too, if you know what I mean."

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"Hey there! Ever thought about the habits you're building now that might just sneak up on you later? Today, it’s easy to skip a few squats, and tomorrow? Well, let’s just say Depends might come in handy if you're not exactly…moving mindfully. That’s why I’ve got four podcasts that dive deep into resilience, movement, mindfulness, and keeping you active. From ‘Clearing the Clouds’—which will help you clear your head and focus, to ‘Mindful Mover’—that’ll get you moving like you’ve got no extra baggage, to ‘6-Minute Reset’—yes, you can reset in just 6 minutes. Because whether it’s strength, peace, or bladder control… it’s all about the habits you’re building now. Let’s get into today’s episode and stay out of diapers together, shall we?"

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About the Podcast

Resilience Rituals
Building emotional strength one small ritual at a time. Resilience Rituals help you develop sustainable habits that foster long-term mental and emotional resilience.
Building emotional strength one small ritual at a time. Resilience Rituals help you develop sustainable habits that foster long-term mental and emotional resilience. With monthly challenges, community contributions, and expert insights, The Resilience Architect offers simple but powerful ways to anchor yourself in life’s challenges. This podcast creates a shared space for growth, where each listener’s story contributes to a collective journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

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Lance Labno

Welcome to Clearing the Clouds Network, where wellness meets witty one-liners, led by Dr. Lance Labno—a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Licensed Massage Therapist, and part-time “cloud clearer” with over 26 years of experience massaging both muscles and mindsets. Lance has guided people through every tangle from physical knots to existential dread, collecting stories that are equal parts victory and “did that really happen?”

Here’s the lowdown: our four shows—Clearing the Clouds, Mindful Mover, Resilience Rituals, and 6-Minute Reset—team up like a wellness dream squad (no juice cleanse required!). Each show offers a different slice of self-improvement, all served with Lance’s signature blend of humor, heart, and the occasional “Did he just say that?” vibe. Plus, listeners play a big role—sharing real-life practices that keep each episode down-to-earth and packed with practical insights.

Clearing the Clouds is the head honcho, helping you cut through mental fog with insights sharper than your Monday-morning coffee fix.
Mindful Mover dives into movement, offering tips and hacks to keep you pain-free and agile—no lifetime supply of ice packs necessary, just the confidence to feel strong and balanced.
Resilience Rituals is where Lance takes on the role of your “Resilience Architect,” guiding you through the 1,000 tiny rituals that shape our lives. By listening and tuning into what habits work and what don’t, you’ll build a foundation for resilience with monthly challenges and community-shared practices. Think mini-rituals and daily resets for the days when finding matching socks feels like a win!
6-Minute Reset is your quick “pause button”—six minutes to recharge, de-stress, and laugh at the fact that, yes, you deserve a break. It’s life-affirming, snackable wisdom for instant clarity.
Together, these shows deliver a refreshingly human approach to balance, resilience, and peace—full of real-life insights and practical steps you can use every day. So grab a coffee (or tea, we don’t judge), tune in, and let’s tackle life’s clouds together with clarity, purpose, and maybe even a little laughter along the way.



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