Wisepreneurs Podcast: Independent Professionals Building Expertise Dr Holly Whelan Sustainable Health Habits: From Unilever Neuroscience to Habit Partners
Dr Holly Whelan studied biology and neuroscience before managing global brands at Unilever, then co-founded Habit Partners and Younger Lives to apply behaviour change science to health and longevity.
Holly explains how sustainable habits differ from short-term health interventions and why neuroscience research matters for professionals trying to maintain physical and mental performance as they age.
She walks through her transition from laboratory research to corporate brand management to entrepreneurship, showing how each stage built the foundation for her current work in habit formation.
Holly shares practical approaches drawn from collaborations with Movember and Weight Watchers, and addresses the specific health challenges facing independent professionals who want to stay engaged and effective in their work long-term.
Wisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice.
Resources Mentioned:
- Books: Atomic Habits by James Clear
- People: Dr. Mark Cobain, Seth Godin, Joan (Train With Joan)
- Concepts: Life Age Test, Heart Age, Diabetes Age, behaviour change, habit stacking, behavioural activation
Connect with the Holly:
- Website: Younger Lives Group
- LinkedIn: Holly Whelan, PhD
- Programs:
- Life Age Test
- Heart Age
- Diabetes Age
Exclusive Free Offer:
Life Age
The Life Age test takes about 5 minutes and is anonymous. It’s based on leading-edge research and provides a scientifically validated quick snapshot of how your daily habits affect you—and what you can do to feel your best and ‘years younger’ for life. https://lifeagetest.com
Connect with Nigel Rawlins
website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/
Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs
Downloads
- Embodied Intelligence Self-Assessment
- Professional Reputation Audit
https://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/
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