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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3 Easy Steps to Create a One Hour Morning Routine (Reactive To Routine Part 5)
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 β’ Duration 25:37
In this episode of Sad to Savage, weβre 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. Iβm 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)
Sunday, February 15, 2026 β’ Duration 17:31
*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, weβre continuing our reactive-to-routined mini-series with a simple, beginner-friendly guide to night time routines. Iβm 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)
Monday, February 2, 2026 β’ Duration 20:07
In this episode of the Sad to Savage Podcast, weβre continuing our reactive-to-routined mini-series with a simple, beginner-friendly guide to morning routines. Iβm 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)
Sunday, January 25, 2026 β’ Duration 23:27
In Part 2 of the Reactive to Routine series, weβre 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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Reactive to Routine Part 1
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 β’ Duration 29:18
Today weβre 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 brainβs fear center hijacks our decisions, and why life can feel so chaotic when we donβt have structure.
Then, we flip the script.
Youβll 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 β 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, thereβs 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 β and it sets the foundation for the entire routines series.
β¨ Coming next:
Part 2 β 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
Monday, January 12, 2026 β’ Duration 44:02
Goal Planning & Strategy β Reviewing 2025, Setting 2026, and the Systems That Make It Happen!
In this episode, I take you inside my personal goal-planning process β from reflecting on everything I set out to achieve in 2025, to breaking down what Iβm 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 β 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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Sidetracked To Success
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 β’ Duration 34:14
Ever feel like youΒ wantΒ your goals but keep drifting off track? In this episode, weβre breaking down why getting sidetracked isnβt a character flaw β itβs a brain pattern. Iβm 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 youβre 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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Settling To Standards
Monday, December 8, 2025 β’ Duration 31:46
In todayβs episode, weβre breaking down how to go fromΒ settlingΒ to standardsΒ β in your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you show up for your life.
Weβre diving into theΒ 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.
Youβll learn:β’ Why your brain clings to situations that arenβt good for you (loss aversion)β’ How cognitive dissonance lowers your standards without you realizing itβ’ How repeatedly tolerating less rewires your neural pathwaysβ’ The science of standards and how they activate your confidence, clarity, and self-worthβ’ How raising your standards calms your nervous system and helps you feel emotionally grounded
Then, weβll build this into action withΒ three simple habitsΒ you can use to move from settling to self-value:
The Micro Non-Negotiable HabitΒ β one tiny act of self-respect each day
The Bare Minimum AuditΒ β a 30-second reflection to catch misalignment
The Standards RehearsalΒ β 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 β and why theyβll change yours too.
If youβve ever accepted less than you needed, questioned your worth, or struggled to speak upβ¦ this episode is going to shift something big for you.
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Sporadic To Steady
Sunday, November 30, 2025 β’ Duration 25:12
In this episode, weβre breaking down one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck: the cycle of going all-in, burning out, quitting, and starting over. If youβve ever tried to change your entire life in one dayβ¦ only to fall off by day three, this episode is going to change everything for you.
Youβll learn why your brain lovesΒ big bursts of motivationΒ but struggles withΒ 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, youβll 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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Sad To Savage: Season 4
Sunday, November 23, 2025 β’ Duration 38:02
We are SO back my girls! Sad to Savage Season 4 is officially here! Iβve missed you so much, and Iβm so excited to start this new season and new era with you. Whether youβre a longtime listener or brand new, Iβm so happy youβre here.
In this episode, Iβm reintroducing the heart of Sad to Savage:Sad β TO β Savage
the strategy that helped me transform my mental health, routines, relationships, finances, and identity over the last 5 years.
Youβll learn:
β¨ What βSadβ really means (and why itβs not failure)
β¨ What βSavageβ looks like (discipline, consistency, identity shifts)
β¨ How the βTOβ phase β small habits & routines β rewires your brain
β¨ My personal story of starting with ONE tiny habit
β¨ 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 youβre ready for a fresh start and a realistic path to your best self, this episode is where it begins. Letβs grow together. π I LOVE YOU!
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