Podcast · 219 episodes

Habits and Hustle

by Jen Cohen · English

Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people's journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.

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Episode 593: Jean Chatzky: Personal Finance Strategies for Building Wealth Without Overcomplicating MoneyJean Chatzky (financial journalist, founder of HerMoney) discusses how to build wealth without overcomplicating money.29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min

Episode 592: AI and Relationships: The Future of Connection, Dating, and LonelinessThe episode debates rapid AI progress and risks, then pivots to how AI may reshape dating, loneliness, and even sex/relationships via chatbots and “virtual boyfriend/girlfriend” agents.25 Sep 2026 · 30 min

Episode 591: Melissa Haloossim: Anti-Aging Treatments That Actually Work for Skin Tightening and Facial AgingAnti-aging skincare “without the BS,” focusing on which in-office treatments actually tighten and improve facial aging, what’s overhyped, and how device physics and practitioner skill affect results.22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 22 min

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Episode 590: Daily Habits That Can Transform Your Life in Six MonthsSolo episode by Tony Robbins on how hope and small daily habit changes can transform your life within six months, emphasizing the “boring middle” of consistency and taking personal agency.18 Sep 2026 · 10 min · 2 chapters

Episode 589: Dr. Shefali: Raising Confident Kids Through Boundaries, Independence, and Emotional ResilienceConscious parenting focused on how parents project unhealed fears/expectations onto kids, and how social media algorithms intensify identity crises.15 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters

Episode 588: Resilience, Discipline, and the Habits That Build Real ConfidenceHow removing discomfort and overprotecting children undermines resilience; how smartphones/social media distort connection and beauty; why discipline and exercise build lasting confidence; and…11 Sep 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters

Episode 587: Kier Gaines: Self-Awareness, Distress Tolerance, and the Mental Skills That Build ResilienceThe episode argues that “protecting your peace” can become avoidance that reduces resilience.8 Sep 2026 · 2 h 7 min · 45 chapters

Episode 586: Raising Resilient Kids in the Age of Smartphones and Overprotective ParentingRaising mentally resilient kids in a “fragile world,” criticizing overprotective/helicopter parenting, gentle parenting, overscheduling, smartphone dependence, and removing boredom/failure; arguing…4 Sep 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters

Episode 585: Jim Kwik: Build These Brain Skills Before AI Makes Them WeakerJim Kwik argues that AI and other tech can weaken memory and critical thinking through “cognitive offloading” (e.g., relying on phones/GPS to remember and think).1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 36 chapters

Episode 584: Matthew Hussey: Relationship Psychology: Why Strong Chemistry Can Keep You StuckRelationship psychology—why people overvalue “chemistry/connection,” get stuck in an imagined future, and confuse admiration or mutual attraction with true compatibility and commitment.28 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 10 chapters

Episode 583: Dr. David Perlmutter: Brain Health Expert: The Daily Habits That Protect Your Brain as You AgeDr. David Perlmutter (neurologist and author) explains “brain health” as a long-term process driven by inflammation, metabolic health, sleep, exercise, oral/gut health, and social connection.25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 48 min · 40 chapters

Episode 582: How Constant Health Optimization Makes Us Less Happy and HealthyWhether constant “health optimization” (wearables, sleep scoring, glucose monitors, GLP-1/peptides, extreme longevity spending) makes people less happy and even less healthy by turning life into…21 Aug 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters

Episode 581: Dr. Joey Munoz: Nutrition Myths, Muscle Loss, and Sustainable Fat LossEvidence-based fat loss and muscle preservation; debunking nutrition myths and diet trends; why “majoring in the minors” (small food rules) distracts from fundamentals; intermittent fasting and meal…18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 33 chapters

Episode 580: Plastic Surgery, Comparison, and the Hidden Cost of Chasing PerfectionA solo episode on plastic surgery’s rise and the “hidden cost” of chasing perfection—how social media, filters, Zoom, and constant self-viewing fuel comparison, and why cosmetic changes may not…14 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters

Episode 579: Dr. Masud Husain: Motivation, Memory, and the Truth About Aging BrainsMotivation as an early signal of cognitive decline; dopamine’s role in “reward worth the effort” (not “dopamine hits”); how brain disorders reveal how identity is formed; prevention via purpose,…11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 29 chapters

Episode 578: Attention, Comparison, and the Hidden Cost of Reality TVThe episode discusses Love Island’s popularity and how reality TV—especially Love Island—creates comparison, emotional whiplash, and a “hidden cost” for contestants and viewers.7 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters

Episode 577: Jon Gordon: The Psychology of Optimism, Better Habits, and Stronger LeadershipJon Gordon discusses the psychology of optimism and how leaders build stronger cultures and habits that “stick.” He argues that positivity isn’t denial; it’s maintaining belief and resilience through…4 Aug 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 43 chapters

Episode 576: Can You Really Manifest Your Way To Success?A solo episode on whether “manifestation” can truly lead to success, arguing for belief and positive self-talk but warning against treating visualization as a substitute for effort and ignoring…31 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters

Episode 575: Dr. Jonathan Schoeff: Peptides and the Marketing Behind Modern Longevity - Part 2Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Jonathan Schoeff on GLP-1s and peptides, muscle loss vs lean mass, and why “strategic fasting” (typically 34–36 hours, water-only) is a primary longevity tool.28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 32 chapters

Episode 574: Why Passion Won't Lead to SuccessTony Robbins argues that “following your passion” often misleads people; instead, follow your effort and build reps where you naturally put time, because success comes from skill and strengths, not…24 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 3 chapters

Episode 573: Dr. Jonathan Schoeff: Peptides and the Marketing Behind Modern Longevity - Part 1Dr. Jonathan Schoeff (surgeon and longevity consultant) critiques “longevity” marketing online, especially peptide hype and the way mechanistic lab findings get exaggerated into human claims.21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 33 chapters

Episode 572: Behind The Science of Therapeutic LaughterThe science of laughter—why people laugh and how it impacts brain neuroplasticity, stress, immune function, chronic pain, mood, and social bonding.17 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 6 chapters

Episode 571: Ronnen Harary: The Bite-Sized Decisions That Built a Billion-Dollar Company From NothingRonnen Harary (Spin Master co-founder) explains how “bite-sized decisions,” speed to market, and leveraging partnerships helped build a billion-dollar children’s entertainment/toy company from…14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 35 chapters

Episode 570: 3 Reasons Why You Aren't Sleeping ProperlyWhy people aren’t sleeping properly despite sleep apps/gadgets; three main fixes plus supporting lifestyle factors (diet quality, attention to sleep, environment, exercise, wind-down routines).10 Jul 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters