In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tamsin Astor, a neuroscientist aka Chief Habit Scientist, to explore what courage really looks like when life tests you to your core.
Tamsin, a naturally rebellious and fiercely intelligent woman who has never been afraid to question the rules, shares the raw truth of leaving a marriage that no longer served her, navigating her young son’s cancer diagnosis, and redefining who she was - all while modelling courage for her children.
Through it all, she uncovered her resilience and the power of habits, freedom, relationships, and love to shape a life that feels deeply authentic.
We dive into her journey from academia to yoga teaching, Ayurveda and executive coaching, and how she became a sought-after speaker and leadership consultant.
Along the way, she reveals how teaching yoga sharpened her ability to communicate, why vulnerability belongs in leadership, and how conscious choices ripple far beyond ourselves.
This episode will inspire you to reflect on your own definitions of courage, freedom, and fulfillment, and to consider what habits and choices could help throughout the many seasons of your life.
Key takeaways:
o Where true courage really comes from (and it’s not what you think).
o Why walking away can be the bravest act of all.
o How life’s toughest challenges can reveal unexpected strength.
o The surprising link between daily habits and true freedom.
o What teaching yoga taught her about powerful communication.
o Why emotional awareness and vulnerability matter in business.
o What an ADHD diagnosis unlocked about her life and work.
o How self-awareness changes everything from the boardroom to the bedroom.
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Force of habit - Unleash Your Power by Developing Great Habits by Dr Tamsin Astor
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Website: Tamsin Astor
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Instagram: @tamisnastor
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