Why is it so hard to do what we already know we want to do?

In this first episode of the Decide Your Best mini-series, we examine the gap between intention and action—especially when it comes to plant-based and vegan decisions. Whether you’re starting, re-starting, or re-ENERGIZING  your vegan practice, this episode will help you understand that the friction you feel isn’t failure—it’s your brain doing what it’s designed to do.

You’ll learn how to gently work with your brain—not against it—so you can move from knowing what you want to do… to actually doing it.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your brain resists change, even when you’re committed to it
• How different brain regions influence decision-making, habit, and emotion
• What’s really going on during those “spin cycle” moments of indecision
• How to use simple tools like narration and the power of one breath to interrupt unhelpful patterns
• Why your plant-based choices might feel harder when you’re tired, hungry, or emotionally charged—and what to do instead

This is a powerful mindset episode for anyone who has ever thought:

“I should have this figured out by now.”
“I’m too old to make this kind of change.”
“Why do I keep going back to old habits?”

You’re not broken. You’re human. And your brain is trainable.

Listen now and get ready to start making values-aligned choices—one decision at a time.

Next episode: In Part 2, Michele explores perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the emotional blocks that make vegan decisions feel heavier than they need to be.