Summary

In this episode, Gary, Peter, and Jianna discuss the importance of passion in physical therapy, the nature of habits, and how to effectively implement habit stacking to achieve personal goals. They share personal anecdotes about overcoming resistance to change, the significance of accountability, and strategies for improving daily habits, including reading more effectively. The conversation emphasizes the uniqueness of individual experiences and the need for tailored approaches to personal development.

Takeaways

The passion for physical therapy can transform how it's perceived.
Defining oneself by what you do can limit conversations.
Habit stacking can make it easier to adopt new habits.
It's important to set intentions for change rather than relying solely on willpower.
Overcoming resistance to change often requires accountability.
A clean space contributes to mental well-being.
Not every strategy works for everyone; personalization is key.
Daily habits should be approached with flexibility and understanding.
Reading can be integrated into daily routines for learning.
Audiobooks can be a valid alternative to traditional reading.

Titles

Transforming Physical Therapy Through Passion
The Power of Habit Stacking

Sound Bites

"1% better every day."
"You have to find a way to consistently track."
"Be different, not better."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
08:11 The Importance of Habits
17:58 Habit Stacking for Success
19:50 Meal Prepping and Multitasking Challenges
23:09 Navigating Relationship Dynamics
28:12 The Struggle of Habit Formation
33:31 Personalized Approaches to Health and Wellness
34:48 Reading Goals and Overcoming Barriers

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Different Life – Why We’re Back (And Why “Different Is Better Than Better”)

After two and a half years away from the mic, we’re back.

In this trailer episode, Gary Donia and Peter Brouillard reintroduce themselves, share why the previous podcast ended, and explain why now is the right time to bring the conversation back — under a new name and a clearer philosophy.

This is the beginning of Different Life, a Whole Health Solutions podcast built around one core idea:

Different is better than better.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why “better every day” can feel motivating… and also exhausting
• The difference between chasing “better” and choosing “different”
• What physical therapy really means (and how we approach it differently)
• Why we don’t sell visits — we sell outcomes
• How personal growth starts with intention
• Real examples from our own lives (parenting, resistance to change, patience, new experiences)
• Why capability builds confidence
• How small different actions compound over time

We also share the 10-word descriptor behind this show:

Helping you build a healthier, capable, more meaningful life.

Different Life is a podcast about strength training, physical therapy, injury recovery, mobility, discipline, parenting, business ownership, and the philosophical side of building long-term health.

It’s not motivational fluff.

It’s honest conversation about what actually moves the needle.

Some episodes will be tactical.
Some will be philosophical.
Some will include guests.
All of them will center around one question:

What different decision today could change your life?

This is version one.
We’re building this in public.
And we’re taking you along for the ride.

Be different.