52 Weeks Podcast

In this recap episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, Steph reflects on the challenge from relationship expert Rachel Rose, who encouraged listeners to start the year with a clean slate by revisiting situations where communication may have been left unfinished. Instead of focusing on negative experiences, the challenge is about taking ownership of moments where we may have slowly faded from a conversation or avoided being direct. Steph shares how the exercise made her reflect on how she wants to communicate in dating and relationships, and why clear, kind communication can make a big difference in a world where ghosting has become common. The episode explores the value of emotional responsibility, being intentional with our words, and how even drafting a message—whether you send it or not—can help you move forward with greater clarity and integrity.

February has a way of turning the volume up on love. If you’re in it, healing from it, craving it, or completely over the pressure of it, you’re not alone. This Valentine’s episode of 52 Weeks, brings back relationship and boundaries coach Rachel Rose — author of Date Your Worth, Not Your Wound , for the kind of conversation that feels like a reset. In this episode you will hear how Valentine’s Day can mess with your head (single or coupled), how social media warps expectations, the difference between conflict and fighting, and what it looks like to date with intention without letting rejection rewrite your worth. You’ll leave with a simple challenge to close old loops, step into 2026 cleaner, and move forward with more peace.

Connect with Rachel Rose

📖 Book: Date Your Worth, Not Your Wound https://www.amazon.com/Date-Your-Worth-Not-Wound/dp/1036916286

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrachel.rose/

In this recap episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, Steph reflects on the weekly challenge from health expert Drew Griesel, who encouraged listeners to improve their energy by properly hydrating. The goal sounded simple: drink two-thirds of your body weight in ounces of mineralized water each day. But when Steph calculated her number, she realized she needed to drink 86 more ounces of water than she was currently consuming, turning what seemed like an easy challenge into one of the hardest ones yet. In this honest reflection, Steph shares how her all-or-nothing thinking got in the way, what she learned about gradually increasing habits instead of forcing big changes overnight, and why she’s recommitting to the challenge with a more realistic approach. If you’ve ever tried to build a healthier habit and felt overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder that progress often starts with small, sustainable steps.

Feeling tired, foggy, or like your energy never fully rebounds? This episode of The 52 Weeks Podcast dives into what it really takes to reclaim your energy in a world built for convenience. Wellness expert Drew Griesel shares how simple, foundational habits like hydration, movement, sleep, and daily routines can dramatically change how you feel and perform. From debunking the “8 glasses of water” myth to explaining why modern lifestyles leave so many people depleted, this conversation breaks down what actually matters when it comes to sustainable energy. If you’ve been craving more clarity, resilience, and stamina in your everyday life, this episode offers practical insights you can start using right away.

Weekly Challenge:

This week’s 52-Week Challenge from Drew is to calculate your ideal daily hydration goal, roughly two-thirds of your body weight in ounces, and begin working toward it using mineral-rich water. Increase gradually, pay attention to how you feel, and notice what changes when your body is truly hydrated.

Connect with Drew:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primaldrew/
Website: https://www.primalwellnesscoaching.com/

In this recap episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, Steph reflects on the weekly challenge from performance coach Leslie C. Fiorenzo, who encouraged listeners to prime their presence using a breathing technique, a mantra, and a power pose. Steph shares honestly what it’s like trying to remember those tools in the middle of a busy week and how sometimes the biggest lesson from an episode isn’t the one you expect. For her, the moment that stuck had nothing to do with power poses — it was a conversation about doing the dishes and how small acts of order can support a much bigger mission. Steph unpacks how that perspective shift helped her reconnect everyday habits to her deeper purpose of helping women start podcasts and share their voices.

Public speaking isn’t scary because you’re bad at it. It’s scary because your brain is wired for safety, and an audience can feel like a threat. In this episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, speaking coach Leslie Fiorenzo explains why fear often starts with something as small as a comment from childhood and how confidence can be rebuilt with practice. She walks through her STEPS framework, sharing how to quiet your inner critic, identify obstacles before they derail you, bring energy into the room, and prime your presence with breathwork, mantras, and posture in the moments before you speak. Leslie also explains why stories matter more than facts alone and how intentional preparation can change the way you show up not just on stage, but in meetings, conversations, and everyday leadership moments.

Weekly Challenge:
Choose a breathing technique, a mantra, and a power pose, and practice them before your next speaking moment.

Connect with Leslie:
Website: https://lesliefiorenzo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.fiorenzo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqurLSdVwoEOrY8WI_I6CA

Most people start the year convinced this time will be different. And then somewhere around mid-January, motivation fades, routines slip, and goals quietly fall away, a moment often referred to as Quitter’s Day. In this episode of the 52 Weeks Podcast, goal-setting and courage coach Telana Simpson explains why goals don’t fail because of laziness or lack of discipline, but because they’re unclear, borrowed, or disconnected from a deeper intention. She shares how reflection, clarity, and turning lessons into simple personal guidelines can help goals last well beyond January and become meaningful, sustainable change.Here is a free workbook to guide you through this powerful exercise:https://www.innercoaching.co.za/review/

If you want to work alongside Telana and set your courageous goal for this year, consider her free workshop on 21 January 2026:  https://www.innercoaching.co.za/goal/Contact here:

https://www.innercoaching.co.za/

https://www.instagram.com/telanasimpson

If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling a little too long on your phone… or wondering whether social media is helping or hindering you this episode is one you’ll want to tune into fully.
Today I’m talking with Mari Wuellner entrepreneur, life coach, founder of The Crew coaching collective, podcaster, and self-proclaimed curious student of life. She’s here to share her personal journey of intentionally stepping away from social media for three months, what that experience revealed about her self-worth, presence, creativity, business, and how it ultimately led her to pivot her model and show up differently online.

In this short solo episode, Steph Shoell shares a brief recap of her year, a few reflections on growth, gratitude, and lessons learned along the way. It's a moment to reflect, and a reminder to carry what worked, release what didn’t, and wish yourself the best as you move forward with your goals.1,000 Epsiodes Recap: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lUB1rxU8etqvIfxG8bTPX?si=aUUnVz49QIWH3q4Y9dV6tA

You can set goals, make plans, and stay consistent but dating doesn’t work the same way as the rest of your life. In this episode, relationship coach Rachel Rose explains why dating can feel especially frustrating and discouraging, particularly around the holidays, when comparison and pressure are everywhere. Rachel breaks down why relationship goals are different from career or personal goals, how old wounds and expectations get amplified this time of year, and what actually helps singles regain clarity and confidence. This conversation matters because it reframes dating struggles as a strategy and timing issue, not a personal failure, and reminds listeners that protecting your peace, limiting access, and being intentional are powerful steps forward even when progress doesn’t look linear.Connect With Rachel Rose

• Website: https://www.rachelroseonline.com