Notas del episodio
In this episode of Breaking Free from Within, host Prairie Francia explores the habit loop—a powerful framework that explains why we repeat the same behaviors even when we want to change. Drawing from neuroscience, recovery coaching, and motivational interviewing, Prairie breaks down the cycle of cue → craving → response → reward and shows how we can begin to shift it.
Listeners will learn how everyday triggers—whether stress, boredom, or emotional pain—set off cravings that lead to automatic responses. Using examples from both substance recovery and everyday habits like overeating or scrolling, Prairie illustrates how the brain’s dopamine system reinforces these loops over time (Volkow & Morales, 2015; Duhigg, 2012).
Through guided motivational interviewing prompts, you’ll reflect on your top three triggers and explore one new wa ...
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habit loop recoverycue craving response rewardbreaking habits neurosciencedopamine and recoverymotivational interviewing recoveryaddiction triggers and habitsrewiring the brain recoverysubstance use recovery toolsempowered recovery coursebreaking free challenge