Sad to Savage

Shelby Sacco

Sad to Savage is a podcast focused on teaching habits that improve your mental and physical health. This step-by-step guide (led by the self-proclaimed habit hype girl Shelby Sacco) will cover all things health, wellness, habits and routines. If you are looking to create your dream life, find changes that ACTUALLY work and ultimately change your entire freaking world- then you my sweet bestie are in the right place. This podcast will cover anything and everything. You can expect episodes on healthy eating habits, morning / nighttime routines, self-love habits, fitness habits, how to stop self-sabotaging, dealing with judgment from others / judging others, anxiety, communication, breakup habits and MORE. Website - https://sad2savage.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/shelbysacco5/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbysacco5?lang=en

  1. 21 JAN

    Reactive to Routine Part 1

    Today we’re kicking off Part 1 of a brand-new mini series all about routines and it starts with one of the most important shifts you can make: going from reactive to routined. In this episode, we break down what it really means to live reactively (constantly responding from stress, emotion, and external pressure) and why that keeps us stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted. We dive into the psychology and neuroscience behind reactiveness, how the brain’s fear center hijacks our decisions, and why life can feel so chaotic when we don’t have structure. Then, we flip the script. You’ll learn what it means to live in intentional routine, how routines actually reduce stress, improve focus, and support long-term growth, and why small, repeatable habits are the foundation of real change. I walk you through a simple, step-by-step framework to build a routine in any area of your life — from mental health and sleep to productivity, cleaning, and personal growth. We also cover: Why routines work on a neurological level How to move from emotional reactions to conscious choices Examples of daily vs. weekly routines How to build routines that actually fit your life A real-life breakdown of creating a cleaning routine Plus, there’s a free downloadable worksheet to help you create your own routine alongside this episode. DOWNLOAD HERE! This episode is all about shifting from survival mode to intentional living — and it sets the foundation for the entire routines series. ✨ Coming next: Part 2 — how to wake up earlier and stop snoozing your alarm so you can start building a powerful morning routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
  2. 08/12/2025

    Settling To Standards

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to go from settling to standards — in your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you show up for your life. We’re diving into the psychology and brain science behind why people settle, how your brain actually rewires itself to expect less, and the powerful shifts that happen when you start raising your standards. You’ll learn:• Why your brain clings to situations that aren’t good for you (loss aversion)• How cognitive dissonance lowers your standards without you realizing it• How repeatedly tolerating less rewires your neural pathways• The science of standards and how they activate your confidence, clarity, and self-worth• How raising your standards calms your nervous system and helps you feel emotionally grounded Then, we’ll build this into action with three simple habits you can use to move from settling to self-value: The Micro Non-Negotiable Habit — one tiny act of self-respect each day The Bare Minimum Audit — a 30-second reflection to catch misalignment The Standards Rehearsal — practicing boundaries out loud so they feel natural And at the end, I share a personal story about how these exact habits changed my life during a past relationship — and why they’ll change yours too. If you’ve ever accepted less than you needed, questioned your worth, or struggled to speak up… this episode is going to shift something big for you. If you want this episodes worksheet, get it here: WORKSHEET ⁠Watch this episode here! ⁠ ⁠Shelby's IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sad to Savage IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Habit Tracker⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shelby's TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sad to Savage Six Week Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

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Sad to Savage is a podcast focused on teaching habits that improve your mental and physical health. This step-by-step guide (led by the self-proclaimed habit hype girl Shelby Sacco) will cover all things health, wellness, habits and routines. If you are looking to create your dream life, find changes that ACTUALLY work and ultimately change your entire freaking world- then you my sweet bestie are in the right place. This podcast will cover anything and everything. You can expect episodes on healthy eating habits, morning / nighttime routines, self-love habits, fitness habits, how to stop self-sabotaging, dealing with judgment from others / judging others, anxiety, communication, breakup habits and MORE. Website - https://sad2savage.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/shelbysacco5/?hl=en TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbysacco5?lang=en

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