Welcome to the newest episode of the Plantwise Podcast! Host Brigitte Gemme and guest co-hosts from the Plantwise Book Club sit down with the creator of the famed ZenHabit.net blog, Leo Babauta.
What if the real reason why we can’t change our habits has nothing to do with willpower?
Leo Babauta, creator of Zen Habits and one of the original voices on mindfulness and simplicity on the Internet, joins the Plantwise Book Club crew for a conversation that goes deep. We talk about the emotions hiding underneath our food choices, why “should” never works, and what happens when we stop running from discomfort and just… sit with it.
Plus, Leo shares how he went from overweight, in debt, and smoking to running marathons, going vegan, and building a life aligned with his values. The real shift? Love.
This starts with “pick a tiny habit and go from there” and goes much deeper.
Recorded live as a fireside chat with the Plantwise Book Club during our deep dive into Leo’s book Essential Zen Habits.
🔗 Leo’s blog: http://zenhabits.net
✍️ Leo’s new book-in-progress: http://zenofdoing.substack.com
📖 Leo’s book Essential Zen Habits which was the Plantwise book of the month in February 2026: https://bookshop.org/a/114636/9781434105257
💚 Join the Plantwise Book Club: https://skool.com/plantwise/about/
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