There’s a moment… right before you react. Right before you snap, shut down, or reach for something you didn’t plan to. Most people miss it. But that moment? That’s where your power is. In this episode, I sit down with Lissy Alden, CEO + Founder of MYNDY, to talk about how to train for that moment—so you can make better choices under stress without relying on willpower. You’ll learn what’s happening in your brain when stress spikes, why the “lower brain” grabs quick fixes, and how small, repeatable actions can reshape patterns over time. With humor and real-world structure, Lissy reframes shame as conditioning—and shows you how to win the moment without chasing perfection. In this conversation: • mental fitness vs. mental health (and why the distinction matters) • what stress does to working memory and decision-making • how to “win the moment” with one tiny written decision • the pause that brings your thinking brain back online • inner critic vs. lower brain chatter (and how to respond differently) • simple frameworks to reduce overwhelm: Stop–Slow–Go + feedback maps • brain dumps, journaling, and scoring wins to build momentum • why maintenance is harder than starting—and how to plan for it 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@pamdwyerspeaker This is Delay the Binge™ — the moment before the reaction. Delay the Binge™ explores the patterns behind urges, habits, emotional eating, stress, burnout, and Quiet Depletion™—and what happens in the pause between impulse and action, where real change begins. Through conversations with leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior, you’ll learn how your brain drives reactions—and how small, intentional shifts can interrupt patterns and build momentum. Because it’s not about willpower… it’s about what you do in the moment the urge hits. 📬 Send us Fan Mail 🌐 Learn more: https://delaythebinge.com Pam Dwyer | Speaker & Bestselling Author Storytelling that transforms. Healing that lasts. 📚 Books + Speaking: http Send us Fan Mail This is Delay the Binge™ — formerly The Plus One Theory Podcast. Delay the Binge™ explores the patterns behind urges, habits, emotional eating, stress, burnout, and Quiet Depletion™, and what happens in the pause between impulse and action, where real behavior change begins. Through conversations with leading experts in neuroscience, psychology, resilience, and human behavior, you’ll gain practical insight into how the brain shapes reactions, and how small, intentional shifts can interrupt patterns and create lasting change. Because it’s not about willpower…it’s about what you do in the moment the urge hits. Full video episodes available on YouTube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@pamdwyerspeaker Learn more: https://delaythebinge.com Pam Dwyer | Speaker & Bestselling Author Storytelling that transforms. Healing that lasts. Books + Speaking: https://www.tpkkconcepts.com/ ⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, psychological, or professional advice. The content shared reflects personal experiences and general insights and should not replace guidance from a licensed healthcare provider, therapist, or qualified profe...
