The Enzyme Theory of Habits
In this episode of Generations, we explore the power of daily habits—both the ones we've nailed down and the ones we’re still working on. From journaling and meditation to supplement rituals and walking routines, we share what helps anchor our days and set the tone for intentional living. Our conversation blends the practical with the personal, touching on sleep struggles, the quest to ditch screens before bed, and the quirks that make each of our routines uniquely their own.
Episode Notes:
- Peter and Aubrey catch up on life—summer swim meets, visits from friends, and family travel.
- Aubrey introduces the topic: daily habits that improve well-being, productivity, and mood.
- Aubrey shares her challenge of not sleeping the day away and the small but powerful shift of waking up with her partner instead of sleeping in.
- Peter discusses his long-standing habit of morning journaling, inspired by the Theme System and tied to his protein shake routine.
- Both reflect on their meditation practices: Peter’s recent consistency using Daily Calm, and Aubrey’s efforts to integrate both day and night sessions.
- They share supplement routines in hilarious and relatable detail—Peter with his towering stack of capsules and efficiency tactics (baby carrots included), and Aubrey with her “sour patch kid reward system.”
- Aubrey gushes about her love of sleepytime tea, and Peter tells a vivid story of how two years in Guatemala ruined hot drinks for him forever.
- Peter shares plans for his Imperfect Practice project, including an upcoming 30-day challenge: no phone in bed, minimal screens before sleep, and new journaling tools.
- Aubrey discusses her goal to wind down with reading instead of screens, and to get consistent with morning walks or treadmill inclines to kick off her day.
- They reflect on James Clear’s Atomic Habits and how tying habits together (like music cues for workouts) can reduce friction.
- Peter compares habits to enzymes—lowering the activation energy required to do good things—and shares practical examples of habit stacking and friction reduction.
- The episode wraps with encouragement to make small changes that matter, and a peek into what’s coming next for Imperfect Practice.
Links:
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