Why is it that even when we know exactly what to do, doing it can feel almost impossible? And once we've built a good habit — or broken a bad one — what actually makes it stick?

In our final fabulous episode of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr John Ward turn to the psychology of behaviour change with clinical and health psychologist Professor Ben Britton.  You now know what do to but doing it may be the barrier – so we explain how you can action your new Longevity knowledge into an ageing well lifestyle!

Professor Britton is a clinical and health psychologist dedicated to improving healthcare through the science of behaviour change. He joined the University of Newcastle in 2025, bringing more than two decades of frontline experience in the Australian public health system, including as Head of Psychology for Hunter New England Mental Health. He is now Co-Founder of the ACCESS Lab, where his research focuses on making psychological interventions effective and scalable in the real world.

Together, they explore:
What habits actually are, and how they're formed — and broken
Why knowing what to do isn't the same as being able to do it, and why change feels so hard
Whether replacing a bad habit with a good one is helpful — or essential
How to make a new habit easy and automatic
Practical tips, tools, and supports for breaking unhelpful habits

As always, the conversation is warm, accessible, and grounded in real-world relevance — translating the psychology of change into clear, practical steps listeners can start using immediately.

Key Takeaways & Actions:
Habits are built and broken through repetition, cues, and context — not willpower alone
Understanding why change feels hard is the first step to making it easier
Replacing an unhelpful habit with a helpful one is often more effective than trying to simply stop
Small, automatic, low-friction changes are what make new habits last

This episode brings a practical, psychology-backed lens to the six pillars of functional longevity explored throughout the series, giving listeners the tools to turn good intentions into lasting habits.

Whether you're a health professional, someone in midlife wanting to build habits that stick, or simply curious about the psychology of change, this episode offers grounded, practical guidance you can put to work straight away.

Reach out to Dr Susannah Ward here www.ataraxiacollective.com.au

Why is it that even when we know exactly what to do, doing it can feel almost impossible? And once we've built a good habit &mdash; or broken a bad one &mdash; what actually makes it stick?
In our final fabulous episode of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr John Ward turn to the psychology of behaviour change with clinical and health psychologist Professor Ben Britton.&nbsp; You now know what do to but doing it may be the barrier &ndash; so we explain how you can action your new Longevity knowledge into an ageing well lifestyle!
Professor Britton is a clinical and health psychologist dedicated to improving healthcare through the science of behaviour change. He joined the University of Newcastle in 2025, bringing more than two decades of frontline experience in the Australian public health system, including as Head of Psychology for Hunter New England Mental Health. He is now Co-Founder of the ACCESS Lab, where his research focuses on making psychological interventions effective and scalable in the real world.
Together, they explore:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What habits actually are, and how they're formed &mdash; and broken</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why knowing what to do isn't the same as being able to do it, and why change feels so hard</li>
<li aria-level="1">Whether replacing a bad habit with a good one is helpful &mdash; or essential</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to make a new habit easy and automatic</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practical tips, tools, and supports for breaking unhelpful habits</li>
</ul>
As always, the conversation is warm, accessible, and grounded in real-world relevance &mdash; translating the psychology of change into clear, practical steps listeners can start using immediately.
Key Takeaways &amp; Actions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Habits are built and broken through repetition, cues, and context &mdash; not willpower alone</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understanding why change feels hard is the first step to making it easier</li>
<li aria-level="1">Replacing an unhelpful habit with a helpful one is often more effective than trying to simply stop</li>
<li aria-level="1">Small, automatic, low-friction changes are what make new habits last</li>
</ul>
This episode brings a practical, psychology-backed lens to the six pillars of functional longevity explored throughout the series, giving listeners the tools to turn good intentions into lasting habits.
Whether you're a health professional, someone in midlife wanting to build habits that stick, or simply curious about the psychology of change, this episode offers grounded, practical guidance you can put to work straight away.
Reach out to Dr Susannah Ward here <a href="https://www.ataraxiacollective.com.au">www.ataraxiacollective.com.au</a>

Be Well Age Well is an 8-part health and wellbeing podcast that asks a simple but powerful question:
It’s not just about how long you live — but how well you live and age.

Hosted by an inspiring father–daughter doctor duo, this series brings together credible science, lived experience, and practical wisdom to help listeners optimise their health, function, and quality of life at every age.

Your hosts are:
Associate Professor Dr John Ward, 81-year-old Physician Geriatrician, and NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2024, and
Dr Susannah Ward, 44-year-old Specialist Physician of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Member Health & Wellbeing Committee, author, speaker, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and Founder of Ataraxia Collective.

With warmth, humour, and a touch of generational banter, John and Susannah translate complex, evidence-based medicine into clear, practical steps that listeners can actually use — whether they’re health professionals, patients, mid-life optimisers, or simply curious humans wanting to live well.

Across eight expertly curated episodes, Be Well Age Well explores the science of ageing and the six core pillars of functional longevity:
Exercise for life and independence
Nutrition for long-term health
Sleep and recovery
Social connection 
Living with meaning & purpose
Reducing toxins
Flexible growth, purpose, and adaptive change

Episodes:

1: The Science of Ageing

2: 1st Pillar: Exercise

3: 2nd Pillar: Nutrition

4: 3rd Pillar: Sleep

5: 4th Pillar: Social connections

6: 5th Pillar: Living a life with meaning and purpose

7: 6th Pillar: Avoiding toxins

8: Making changes and building healthy habits

Each episode features leading national experts and finishes with key takeaways and suggested actions, making the series ideal for both personal growth and professional development.

Why listen?
Because this isn’t wellness fluff or fear-based anti-ageing hype trying to sell you stuff and take your money. Age Well Be Well is a reliable source of credible, engaging, and refreshingly human advice — a thoughtful, evidence-based guide to ageing well, hosted by two generations of doctors who truly walk the talk together.

Useful. Succinct. Entertaining. Evidence-based.
Join us and discover how to live your best life — no matter your age or stage.

Reach out to Dr Susannah Ward here www.ataraxiacollective.com.au

Be Well Age Well&nbsp;is an 8-part health and wellbeing podcast that asks a simple but powerful question: It&rsquo;s not just about how long you live &mdash; but how well you live and age.
Hosted by an inspiring&nbsp;father&ndash;daughter doctor duo, this series brings together credible science, lived experience, and practical wisdom to help listeners optimise their health, function, and quality of life at every age.
Your hosts are:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Associate Professor Dr John Ward, 81-year-old Physician Geriatrician, and&nbsp;NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2024, and</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dr Susannah Ward, 44-year-old Specialist Physician of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Member Health &amp; Wellbeing Committee, author, speaker, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and Founder of&nbsp;Ataraxia Collective.</li>
</ul>
With warmth, humour, and a touch of generational banter, John and Susannah translate complex, evidence-based medicine into&nbsp;clear, practical steps&nbsp;that listeners can actually use &mdash; whether they&rsquo;re health professionals, patients, mid-life optimisers, or simply curious humans wanting to live well.
Across eight expertly curated episodes,&nbsp;Be Well Age Well&nbsp;explores the science of ageing and the&nbsp;six core pillars of functional longevity:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Exercise for life and independence</li>
<li aria-level="1">Nutrition for long-term health</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sleep and recovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">Social connection&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Living with meaning &amp; purpose</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reducing toxins</li>
<li aria-level="1">Flexible growth, purpose, and adaptive change</li>
</ul>
Episodes:
1: The Science of Ageing
2: 1st Pillar: Exercise
3: 2nd Pillar: Nutrition
4: 3rd Pillar: Sleep
5: 4th Pillar: Social connections
6: 5th Pillar: Living a life with meaning and purpose
7: 6th Pillar: Avoiding toxins
8: Making changes and building healthy habits
Each episode features leading national experts and finishes with&nbsp;key takeaways and suggested actions, making the series ideal for both personal growth and professional development.
Why listen? Because this isn&rsquo;t wellness fluff or fear-based anti-ageing hype trying to sell you stuff and take your money.&nbsp;Age Well Be Well&nbsp;is a reliable source of credible, engaging, and refreshingly human advice &mdash; a thoughtful, evidence-based guide to ageing well, hosted by two generations of doctors who truly walk the talk together.
Useful. Succinct. Entertaining. Evidence-based. Join us and discover how to live your best life &mdash; no matter your age or stage.
Reach out to Dr Susannah Ward here <a href="https://www.ataraxiacollective.com.au">www.ataraxiacollective.com.au</a>