Sad to Savage is a podcast focused on teaching habits that improve your mental and physical health. This step-by-step guide (led by the self-proclaimed habit hype girl Shelby Sacco) will cover all things health, wellness, habits and routines. If you are looking to create your dream life, find changes that ACTUALLY work and ultimately change your entire freaking world- then you my sweet bestie are in the right place. This podcast will cover anything and everything. You can expect episodes on healthy eating habits, morning / nighttime routines, self-love habits, fitness habits, how to stop self-sabotaging, dealing with judgment from others / judging others, anxiety, communication, breakup habits and MORE.
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In this episode of Sad to Savage, weâre talking about one of the most powerful ways to change your life: your morning routine. The first hour of your day sets the tone for everything that follows, and when you learn how to use that hour intentionally, you start taking control of your mindset, energy, and productivity. Iâm breaking down how to build a simple, realistic one-hour morning routine that helps you wake up with purpose instead of chaos. From mindset habits to movement and planning your day, this episode will help you create a routine that supports the best version of you.
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3 Easy Steps to Create a 20-Minute Night Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 4)
*QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT! The S2S pod is now going to be released every other week! I have alot going on in my life and I am trying to find little ways to reduce stress in the meantime (: thank you for understanding! ILYGUYS!*
In this episode of the Sad to Savage Podcast, weâre continuing our reactive-to-routined mini-series with a simple, beginner-friendly guide to night time routines. Iâm walking you through 3 easy steps to create a 20-minute night routine using the Habit Loop so you can start your day with intention, consistency, and momentum.
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3 Easy Steps to Create a 20-Minute Morning Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 3)
In this episode of the Sad to Savage Podcast, weâre continuing our reactive-to-routined mini-series with a simple, beginner-friendly guide to morning routines. Iâm walking you through 3 easy steps to create a 20-minute morning routine using the Habit Loop so you can start your day with intention, consistency, and momentum.
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How to Stop Snoozing Your Alarm & How to Start Waking Up Earlier (Reactive to Routine Part 2)
In Part 2 of the Reactive to Routine series, weâre talking about how to stop snoozing your alarm and how to actually start waking up earlier!
Cannot wait to dive into morning routines in part 3 next week!
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Today weâre kicking off Part 1 of a brand-new mini series all about routines and it starts with one of the most important shifts you can make: going from reactive to routined.
In this episode, we break down what it really means to live reactively (constantly responding from stress, emotion, and external pressure) and why that keeps us stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted. We dive into the psychology and neuroscience behind reactiveness, how the brainâs fear center hijacks our decisions, and why life can feel so chaotic when we donât have structure.
Then, we flip the script.
Youâll learn what it means to live in intentional routine, how routines actually reduce stress, improve focus, and support long-term growth, and why small, repeatable habits are the foundation of real change. I walk you through a simple, step-by-step framework to build a routine in any area of your life â from mental health and sleep to productivity, cleaning, and personal growth.
We also cover:
Why routines work on a neurological level
How to move from emotional reactions to conscious choices
Examples of daily vs. weekly routines
How to build routines that actually fit your life
A real-life breakdown of creating a cleaning routine
Plus, thereâs a free downloadable worksheet to help you create your own routine alongside this episode. DOWNLOAD HERE!
This episode is all about shifting from survival mode to intentional living â and it sets the foundation for the entire routines series.
âš Coming next:
Part 2 â how to wake up earlier and stop snoozing your alarm so you can start building a powerful morning routine.
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Good Golly GOALS: My Goal Setting System and Strategy
Goal Planning & Strategy â Reviewing 2025, Setting 2026, and the Systems That Make It Happen!
In this episode, I take you inside my personal goal-planning process â from reflecting on everything I set out to achieve in 2025, to breaking down what Iâm aiming for in 2026, and most importantly, the daily, weekly and monthly habits and strategic systems that keep me moving forward.
I start by reviewing my 2025 goals â what I hit, what I missed, and the lessons behind each win and loss. Transparency is everything, and I share real insights into how goals evolve when you commit to growth over perfection.
Then we shift into my 2026 vision. Together we explore how aligning your goals with your values turns intention into action. CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR MY GIRLS!! And remember, your life is entirely UP TO YOU! I love you and believe in you.
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Ever feel like you want your goals but keep drifting off track? In this episode, weâre breaking down why getting sidetracked isnât a character flaw â itâs a brain pattern. Iâm sharing the psychology behind distraction, overwhelm, emotional derailment, and perfectionism, plus the exact mindset shifts and simple habits that help you refocus, rebuild momentum, and actually follow through. If youâre tired of starting strong and falling off, this episode will help you move from scattered to steady and from sidetracked to success.
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In todayâs episode, weâre breaking down how to go from settling to standards â in your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you show up for your life.
Weâre diving into the psychology and brain science behind why people settle, how your brain actually rewires itself to expect less, and the powerful shifts that happen when you start raising your standards.
Youâll learn:âą Why your brain clings to situations that arenât good for you (loss aversion)âą How cognitive dissonance lowers your standards without you realizing itâą How repeatedly tolerating less rewires your neural pathwaysâą The science of standards and how they activate your confidence, clarity, and self-worthâą How raising your standards calms your nervous system and helps you feel emotionally grounded
Then, weâll build this into action with three simple habits you can use to move from settling to self-value:
The Micro Non-Negotiable Habit â one tiny act of self-respect each day
The Bare Minimum Audit â a 30-second reflection to catch misalignment
The Standards Rehearsal â practicing boundaries out loud so they feel natural
And at the end, I share a personal story about how these exact habits changed my life during a past relationship â and why theyâll change yours too.
If youâve ever accepted less than you needed, questioned your worth, or struggled to speak up⊠this episode is going to shift something big for you.
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In this episode, weâre breaking down one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck: the cycle of going all-in, burning out, quitting, and starting over. If youâve ever tried to change your entire life in one day⊠only to fall off by day three, this episode is going to change everything for you.
Youâll learn why your brain loves big bursts of motivation but struggles with actual consistency, how sporadic actions are often hidden signals of a deeper need, and the science behind why small, steady habits are the only path to real transformation.
By the end of this episode, youâll understand what your sporadic behavior is trying to tell you, how to uncover the steady behavior you truly want, and how to build tiny daily habits that finally stick.
This is the episode that will help you stop restarting your life⊠and start rebuilding it.
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We are SO back my girls! Sad to Savage Season 4 is officially here! Iâve missed you so much, and Iâm so excited to start this new season and new era with you. Whether youâre a longtime listener or brand new, Iâm so happy youâre here.
In this episode, Iâm reintroducing the heart of Sad to Savage:Sad â TO â Savage
the strategy that helped me transform my mental health, routines, relationships, finances, and identity over the last 5 years.
Youâll learn:
âš What âSadâ really means (and why itâs not failure)
âš What âSavageâ looks like (discipline, consistency, identity shifts)
âš How the âTOâ phase â small habits & routines â rewires your brain
âš My personal story of starting with ONE tiny habit
âš How to pick your one habit to begin your own Sad to Savage reset
Season 4 will follow weekly mini-series topics on habits, routines, and real-life growth. Each episode will mix science, psychology, strategy, and bits and pieces from my life.
If youâre ready for a fresh start and a realistic path to your best self, this episode is where it begins. Letâs grow together. đ I LOVE YOU!
In this episode I shared my code to Cozy Earth and my love for their Bamboo Sheets! Use this link cozyearth.com/SAVAGE for up to 40% off! <3
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