Small Shifts, Big Impact: Mindset Tools for Lasting Lifestyle Change

 with Kylie Buckner and Stefanie Dougherty

“Mindfulness can help create space between impulse and action”- Stefanie Dougherty

 

In this soul-nourishing episode of the Green Glow Lifestyle Podcast, Kylie welcomes back her cousin and plant-based chef Stefanie Dougherty (@greensagelife) for a deep dive into the power of mindset and mindfulness in everyday life. What started as a casual cousin convo turned into a thought-provoking discussion on how simplifying your habits, honoring your energy, and practicing presence can lead to profound transformation—from your health to your to-do list.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by wellness advice, stuck in autopilot, or navigating your own healing journey, this episode will leave you grounded, inspired, and armed with tangible tools to slow down, tune in, and move forward.

🌿 In This Episode:

• The difference between mindfulness and mindset—and how they work together


• Why overcomplicating wellness can backfire (and what to do instead)


• The “space between” stimulus and action—how to pause and make conscious choices


• Shifting from guilt and pressure to clarity and intention


• How rituals (even 5-minute ones!) bring structure, joy, and calm


• Why redefining success can help you sleep better and stress less


• Stefanie’s truth-bomb: Saying no to one thing is saying yes to another


• Simple daily practices to help you stay aligned with your goals


• A powerful mindset reframe for anyone trying to change habits or improve their health


• The surprising way toddlers and Duolingo can teach you about growth and grace

🔥 Quote Worth Repeating:

“What if the path to wellness isn’t about doing more—but doing less, with more presence?” — Kylie Buckner

Recommended Reads for more on this topic:

The Power of Now- Eckhard Tolle

Essentialism- Gregory McKewan

Meditations for Mortals- Oliver Burkeman



Find Stefanie here: @GreenSageLife

www.greensagelife.com