Happy 2026 and welcome to the first episode of the new year!

In today’s episode of Her Becoming, I’m inviting you to slow all the way down. We’re talking about what it really looks like to enter a new year without pressure, without forcing change, and without buying into the “new year, new me” narrative that so often leads to burnout.

I share honestly about my own holiday reset, navigating rest after years of hustle, and the internal resistance I’ve felt stepping back into work. If you’ve been feeling behind, unmotivated, or caught between resting and being productive, this episode is for you.

We get into:

• Why extreme New Year’s resolutions rarely last

• Motivation vs. identity (and why identity shifts create sustainable change)

• How pressure creates resistance in the body

• The danger of all-or-nothing thinking

• Why slowing down now actually supports long-term growth

• How to approach habits, goals, and routines through embodiment instead of force

This episode is a reminder that nothing is missing. You don’t need to reinvent your life in January. You get to begin again gently, with intention, and from a place of self-trust.

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