Make Change That Lasts: 9 Simple Ways to Break Free from the Habits That Hold You Back

by Rangan Chatterjee

Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals how to make positive change that actually lasts in his latest, most innovative book to date.

We all have things we rely on going our way to help us feel calm and happy. Your partner waking up in a good mood. No traffic on the way to work. No queues at the supermarket. And no rain on your day off.

But what happens when things don’t work out that way? We fall back on soothing habits. A trip to the cupboard for snacks. Scrolling on social media. A few beers or a couple of glasses of wine after a stressful day.

Make Change that Lasts will show you the nine hidden ways day to day life causes these responses -- and show you how to respond to them consciously.

Blending ancient philosophy with a deep understanding of health, host of one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, Feel Better, Live More, Dr Rangan Chatterjee will provide a personalized approach and simple techniques for reducing our reliance on the chaotic and uncertain outside world.

This book will help you become an expert in yourself - finally unlocking true, long-lasting health and happiness.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Audiobook

1 pages, Audio CD

Published December 26, 2024

About the author

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practised in years to come. He has been called a pioneer and is changing the way that we look at illness. He is known for finding the root cause of people's problems and he highlighted his methods in the ground-breaking BBC television show, Doctor in the House, which has been shown in over 70 countries around the world. In 2017, he was placed 8th in the Pulse Power 50 list for influential GPs.

He is the author of the international best-seller, The Four Pillar Plan which has already become one of the top 10 selling Health titles of the past 5 years.

He has co-created the brand new RCGP accredited Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine course which was delivered to 200 GPs and specialists for the first time in January 2018 providing doctors with a framework to apply Lifestyle Medicine principles in clinical practice.

He regularly features on BBC news channels and has given an inspirational TED talk on making diseases disappear. He writes for The Huffington Post, Mind Body Green and has a monthly column on lifestyle medicine in Top Santé.

Reviews

[Rachael Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting with lots of little bits I will take away from the book. A fascinating insight into how little changes can support both your physical and mental health.

[Paula Street · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. I love Rangan Chatterjee’s Feel Better, Live More podcast, and I was keen to read his latest book after getting so much out of his previous books: Happy Mind, Happy Life; Feel Great, Lose Weight; and in particular Feel Better in 5. I found the alternative perspectives given in this book both interesting and inspiring in terms of ideas for developing a healthier lifestyle. Similarly to his previous books, it has pushed me to think more criticality about my everyday choices. I implemented the idea of taking a holiday every day straight after reading Happy Mind, Happy Life, and have found a few simple ways of doing this first thing in the morning, so that it doesn’t get lost in the rush of daily life. Thoroughly recommended!

[Sarah Yarnmugs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to this book on audible, made all the more powerful as it is narrated by Dr Chatterjee. What an amazing book, full of thought provoking ideas and strategies to help you make changes and ultimately feel good in body and mind. Off to listen to all of Dr Chatterjee’s podcasts and hope to listen to his other books too.

[ZzzzzzZ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve read and loved all his previous books 📚💕 …I had pre-ordered this one almost a year ago… but I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it like the others… I will give it another listen, but it just felt like a rehash of previous work or like a bonus podcast episode rant 🫣🫠

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book with actionable tips for improving your health/life through habits and lifestyle changes - I enjoyed and have listened to his previous book a number of times, I will definitely also come back to this one in the future!

[Nigeyb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m a long term listener of Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s podcast (Feel Better Live More) consequently I’m usually fairly familiar with the key messages in his books, and so it proved with Make Change That Lasts (2025). In this one Dr C advocates understanding the root causes of unhealthy habits rather than just focusing on surface level behaviours. Often these unhealthy habits are linked to emotional needs.

As usual Dr C provides accessible, inspiring, practical ideas for healthy living and how to make lasting positive change in your life.

4/5



Sunday Times bestselling author Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals how to make positive change that actually lasts in his latest, most innovative book to date.

We all have things we rely on going our way to help us feel calm and happy. Your partner waking up in a good mood. No traffic on the way to work. No queues at the supermarket. And no rain on your day off.

But what happens when things don’t work out that way? We fall back on soothing habits. A trip to the cupboard for snacks. Scrolling on social media. A few beers or a couple of glasses of wine after a stressful day.

Make Change that Lasts will show you the nine hidden ways day to day life causes these responses -- and show you how to respond to them consciously.

Blending ancient philosophy with a deep understanding of health, host of one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, Feel Better, Live More, Dr Rangan Chatterjee will provide a personalized approach and simple techniques for reducing our reliance on the chaotic and uncertain outside world.

This book will help you become an expert in yourself - finally unlocking true, long-lasting health and happiness.

[Marz Sol · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a book about approach to life that has a potential to impact our physical and mental wellbeing. It talks about the effect of modern life comforts being negative to our health. I really like the book perhaps due to a bias and the fact that it confirms many of my own beliefs and observations such as:
- impact of stress on autoimmune illness, pain, and chronic conditions
- some religious rituals in fact are quite positive and put in place with good intentions to make our life better such as a rest day(Shabbat, Sunday), fasting etc.
- the essence of a good life such as connecting, hobbies, nature genuine human connection as opposed to consumerism, material wealth, status.

[Kulsum · Rating 4 out of 5]

great storyteller, I appreciated the examples of how he changed his life and what he's done to thrive! some points of his were belaboured and references to figures and doctors were foreign to non UK residents
Overall,a worthwhile read to get back on track and makes simple changes to love your life!

[Flora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely easy read, good messages backed with personal stories and all nicely laid out.

[Misrab · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really nice - felt more than just cerebral, with exercise suggestions and beautiful imagery throughout the book.

[Tanja · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really that surprising or new if you’ve listened to some of his podcast.

[Titia Sjenitzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slightly different take on some common themes and super easy to follow. Love his gentle personal tone.

[Becky Brennan · Rating 2 out of 5]

First “did not finish” of the year! Unfortunate, just couldn’t get into the flow of this book

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stylish, succinct and comprehensive. I really enjoyed it.

[Brittany Durgin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fine. A few good points made.

[Laura Lloyd (Hoggard) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of practical advice, written in an easy to read, non judgemental way

[Radostina Tsvetkova · Rating 5 out of 5]

“As soon as we become less dependent on our invisible reliances we immediately start to transform our health and happiness.”

[aysha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️