What if feeling calmer, kinder, and more grounded didn’t require long meditation sessions or major lifestyle changes? This week, psychologist Eli Susman joins us to share the science behind micropractices — tiny, 30‑second well-being tools that can make a real difference. He shares research from his new book, Micropractice, exploring how just 20 seconds of self‑compassionate touch can improve stress and emotional well-being. Eli also explains how movement, breath, touch, and everyday awareness can help you build habits that actually stick. If you’ve ever felt “time poor,” this episode is your new favorite shortcut to feeling better.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why tiny practices work better than long sessions — and why consistency beats duration.
- How micropractices regulate your nervous system through movement, touch, breath, and everyday awareness.
- Simple ways to make well-being habits stick, using cues, rewards, and repetition to build practices you’ll actually keep.
Visit Eli’s Eli’s website
Pre-order his book, Micropractice.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow Eli on social media:
- Facebook: @eli.susman
- Instagram: @eli.susman
- LinkedIn: @elisusman
- Substack: micropractice.substack.com
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