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Habits on Purpose

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.

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Latest Episodes:

225. The Power of Combining Positive Qualities for Real Change May 27, 2026

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What 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

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224. 5 Steps to Cultivate the Qualities That Help You Thrive May 20, 2026

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Why 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

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223. What Makes a Good Life? Essential Qualities for Thriving May 13, 2026

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What 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

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222. How to Befriend Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 3) May 06, 2026

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Why 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.

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221. Recognizing More of Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 2) Apr 29, 2026

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Why 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.

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220. Understanding Your Inner Parts with Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Part 1) Apr 22, 2026

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Why 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.

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219. Changing Your Most Energy-Draining Habits Apr 15, 2026

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Do you ever find yourself stuck in habits that just don't seem to serve you anymore? Maybe they're automatic behaviors that have become ingrained over time, but deep down, you know they're holding you back. In this episode, I'm sharing the psychological reasons behind these habits and offering strategies for how you can start shifting them intentionally.

When habits are automatic, they often form based on emotional responses and thoughts that happen without much awareness. I dive into how habits like procrastination or perfectionism come from parts of us trying to protect us or help us feel safe. This episode will help you paint a picture of what's possible when you begin to shift your habits with intention.

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218. Why Self-Compassion Feels So Hard and How to Start Practicing It Apr 08, 2026

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Why does self-compassion feel so uncomfortable, even when you know it would help? For many of us, being hard on ourselves feels more productive, more honest, and even more motivating than offering ourselves understanding. In this episode, I explore why self-compassion can feel so difficult to access and what's actually happening when you resist it.

I walk through the common misconceptions that keep self-compassion out of reach and why your brain may interpret it as weakness, avoidance, or letting yourself off the hook. You'll hear how this pattern develops and why it tends to show up even more strongly for people who hold themselves to high standards. Instead of trying to force yourself to "be nicer," we look at a more practical way to understand what self-compassion really is and how it functions.

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217. Starting Tasks That Feel Overwhelming with Project Low-Hanging Fruit Apr 01, 2026

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Do you ever find yourself stuck, overthinking a task you know you could do but just can't seem to start? Whether it's something small and tedious or a bigger project, that feeling of overwhelm can quickly turn into avoidance. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful technique I call Project Low-Hanging Fruit to help you move out of paralysis and into action.

When a task feels like too much, your brain can spin into overthinking, trying to figure out the perfect plan before taking the first step. I walk you through how to break tasks down into extremely small, doable steps so that starting feels easy instead of intimidating. You'll also hear how to create a sense of urgency on purpose, interrupt overthinking, and build momentum in a way that actually works with your brain instead of against it.

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216. Navigating Big Emotions with the Language of Parts Mar 25, 2026

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Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by big emotions like anger or frustration? When emotions take over, it can feel hard to regain control. In today's episode, I'm going to share a simple but powerful tool from Internal Family Systems (IFS): using the language of parts.

It's a practice of separating your emotions from your sense of self, allowing you to respond in a way that's calm and deliberate. By using the language of parts, you can identify the root causes of your emotions, respond with compassion, and create a more thoughtful approach to your feelings. I'll guide you through how to implement this tool in your everyday life and how it can lead to lasting change.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/216

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