Self Care & Support | The Habits That Heal: Dr Gina Cleo on Identity, Separation and Starting Again

Dr Gina Cleo joins me for a powerful conversation about the tiny habits that help you steady yourself after separation especially when identity, routine and confidence feel completely shaken.

Gina shares openly about her three divorces and the very human process of rebuilding from the inside out. We explore how separation disrupts the "micro-moments" of your day, why habits shape identity, and the difference between having a habit problem versus simply having no capacity left.

We also talk about:

• Small actions that rebuild confidence and clarity

• Breaking patterns like people-pleasing and overexplaining

• Co-parenting systems that create emotional safety

• Why motivation can't be relied on during grief or overwhelm

• The one habit she recommends for anyone drowning in stress

This episode is gentle, practical and full of hope. If you're trying to find your feet again, start here — with habits that heal.

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Guest: Dr Gina Cleo, PhD . Habit Researcher . Speaker . Author . Dietitian

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Disclaimer

I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.