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Morning report and breakdown of top headlines plus helpful resources to help you feel your best inside and out.

  1. 2 JAN

    Habit Week Day 5: Movement • Fri 1/2

    Welcome to habit week day 5! Today we're focusing on movement. You'll learn how to overcome the most common barriers to a consistent feel-good movement routine and just how long is needed for it to "count". Join us in the Looli Community for a short workshop and worksheet on how to implement  strategies to achieve the benefits discussed in this episode. Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/looli

    7 min

  2. 1 JAN

    Habit Week Day 4: Sleep • Thurs 1/1

    Welcome to habit week day 4! Today we're focusing on sleep. You'll learn how much you need, what amount is classified as "insufficient" and how the impact the body systems both mentally and physically. Join us in the Looli Community for a short workshop and worksheet on how to implement meal planning strategies to achieve the benefits discussed in this episode. Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/looli

    4 min

  3. 31/12/2025

    Habit Week Day 3: Hydration • Weds 12/31

    Welcome to habit week day 3! Today we're focusing on hydration. You'll learn how much you need, what amount comes from food and how it impacts the body systems both physically and mentally. Join us in the Looli Community for a short workshop and worksheet on how to implement meal planning strategies to achieve the benefits discussed in this episode. Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/looli

    5 min

  4. 30/12/2025

    Habit Week Day 2: Nervous System • Tues 12/30

    Welcome to habit week day 2! Today's we're focusing on the nervous system and how it influences our habits, behaviors and feelings. Join us in the Looli Community for a short workshop and worksheet on how to implement meal planning strategies to achieve the benefits discussed in this episode. Join the Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/looli

    7 min

  5. 29/12/2025

    Habit Week Day 1: Meal Planning • Mon 12/29

    Welcome to habit week day 1! Today's we're focusing on the benefits of meal planning, how to do it in a diet free way and a few key pieces of nutrition to consider. Join us in the Looli Community for a short workshop and worksheet on how to implement meal planning strategies to achieve the benefits discussed in this episode.

    9 min

  6. 26/12/2025

    When Motivation Goes MIA • Fri 12/26

    How To Make Your Healthy Habits Stick In 2026: https://withlooli.com/habits-2026/  Kate Strickler (Naptime Kitchen) Podcast Episode: https://withlooli.com/kate _______________________________ Sign up for the Looli News Emails to get more tips & resources sent to you every morning:  https://withlooli.com/news/  _______________________________ Join us daily in the Looli app for an extended episode with 3 daily stories Start your 7 day free trial here: https://socieaty.app.link/Looli_News Memberships as low as $5/month Today's Extra Stories: Food Footprint: What we eat matters more than you think: nearly half the world already exceeds the carbon budget for food, and this food is a major culprit. Sugar Hack: A short walk after meals can lower blood sugar spikes, and pairing carbs with protein makes the effect even stronger. _______________________________ Today's Story: What Is 'Functional Freeze'? (Source) The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings. The New York Times article, "Psych 101: Functional Freeze," describes a state of mind driven by chronic stress in which people keep going through daily tasks—working, responding to messages, completing routines—but feel as if they're "just existing." People often describe it as being "tired and wired," anxious yet exhausted, or like they're in a fog. Even when participating in social activities, they may feel emotionally numb or disconnected. Everyday examples include scrolling endlessly on a phone, sitting still after a shower, or lying under covers, illustrating how overwhelming daily demands can trigger this low-energy survival mode. Functional freeze isn't laziness—it's the nervous system prioritizing survival over emotional engagement. Experts suggest gently re-engaging by focusing on manageable steps: keeping predictable routines, connecting with others, and addressing main concerns one at a time—like sleep, a long to-do list, or social media comparison. Over time, these small, intentional actions help the nervous system signal safety, restoring mood, energy, and motivation.

    4 min

  7. 25/12/2025

    Hallmark Movie Self-Care • Thurs 12/25

    Kate Strickler (Naptime Kitchen) Podcast Episode: https://withlooli.com/kate _______________________________ Sign up for the Looli News Emails to get more tips & resources sent to you every morning:  https://withlooli.com/news/  _______________________________ Join us daily in the Looli app for an extended episode with 3 daily stories Start your 7 day free trial here: https://socieaty.app.link/Looli_News Memberships as low as $5/month Today's Additional Stories In The App: Holiday Blues: Feeling a little "off" this season? Experts share why it's normal—and how small shifts can help. Free Pizza: Pizza Hut is giving away large pies this weekend—but there's a catch you'll want to know. _______________________________ Hallmark Christmas Movies Are My Self-Care—Here's How Science Backs It Up (Source) If your version of holiday self-care looks like a cozy couch and a familiar Christmas movie, science says you're doing it right. Researchers explain that when your brain knows what's coming next, it doesn't have to stay on high alert. Predictable, feel-good stories signal safety, which helps your nervous system shift out of stress mode and into a calmer, more relaxed state. This can lower stress hormones and make it easier to feel settled and at ease. Watching familiar movies can also boost mood because your brain gets small hits of feel-good chemicals linked to comfort, connection, and enjoyment—especially when the story ends well. During a busy or emotional season, that sense of "I know how this turns out" can be grounding. Sometimes choosing comfort isn't avoiding life—it's giving your brain exactly what it needs. 🎄✨

    3 min

  8. 24/12/2025

    Cheese Please! • Weds 12/24

    Sign up for the Looli News Emails to get more tips & resources sent to you every morning:  https://withlooli.com/news/  _______________________________ Join us daily in the Looli app for an extended episode with 3 daily stories Start your 7 day free trial here: https://socieaty.app.link/Looli_News Memberships as low as $5/month Today's Additional Stories: Research shows that finding new activities in darker months can help with seasonal depression This is the exact age when fitness and strength begin to decline: study _______________________________ How To Make Your Habits Stick In 2026 Study links full-fat cheese to lower dementia risk (Source) A new study found that people who ate higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream had a lower risk of developing dementia. Those consuming about 50 g of cheese per day (roughly two slices of cheddar or half a cup of shredded cheese) had a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia compared with people who ate little cheese. These associations were not observed with low-fat dairy, butter, or other fermented products, and this study shows correlation, not causation. Why this might be: Dairy fat is unique compared with other foods. It contains short- and medium-chain fatty acids, which are metabolized differently and may support gut and metabolic health. Full-fat dairy also has bioactive lipids, including conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and phospholipids, which have been suggested to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties in some studies. These components could partly explain the potential brain benefits. However, the study was conducted in Sweden, where cultural eating patterns, lifestyle, and cuisine differ from other countries, so results may not generalize worldwide. Takeaway: Don't fear fat, explore with what you enjoy but don't get too zoomed in on one thing and focus on overall dietary pattern.

    3 min
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Morning report and breakdown of top headlines plus helpful resources to help you feel your best inside and out.

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    Looli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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