Learning to trust yourself isn't always easy or a clear path. It requires a lot of patience and forgiveness.

The past is there to teach us, but not to live in. We need to move forward confidently in who we are and all we are meant to be.

Whether you already have confidence in who you are or are a work-in-progress, this episode is for you to help you lean into healing and moving forward in a healthy way.

XO,

Shannon

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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw

Happy New Year!

It always feels like an all-around fresh start, but can also quickly start to feel overwhelming with all our new goals / resolutions. How do you stay committed? How do you not give up within the first 30-60 days?

Remember that consistency is key, and we aren't going to change our whole lives overnight. Let's commit to long-term, lasting change together!

XO,

Shannon

Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta 

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Email: [email protected]

2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist

Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw

Episode Mentions:

Jennifer Rothschild - Me, Myself, & Lies (Paperback): https://amzn.to/40nmcIL 

Inside Out 2 (Prime Video Rental): https://amzn.to/40mhvic

The holidays are such a fun time!

But also, if we're not careful, and quickly become a source of unintentional and unnecessary stress.

Being intentional about managing our stress and emotions, asking for help, and keeping first things first is a great place to start.

In this episode, we talk about some tips, real life examples, and the importance of personal boundaries to help the holidays stay a celebration and all they're meant to be.

XO,

Shannon

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Control is a powerful tool that is practiced, respected, and used properly can accomplish amazing things. Many of us try to control people and situations out of fear and / or selfishness, but what we really need to practice controlling is ourselves.

If you've ever felt out of control and not sure what to do or how to move forward, this episode is for you. The sooner we can take control in a healthy way, the sooner we can move forward, grow, and experience true, healthy change.

XO,

Shannon

Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta 

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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None of us are perfect, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't work on improving.

Change is uncomfortable, but it is within your control - which is exciting, and also scary.

If you want to see your life and relationships improve, you need to commit to being uncomfortable to work on your blind spots. When we improve our life, it improves others' as well. It's another way of loving the people in our life, but modeling what's possible and becoming better - for ourselves, and them too.

XO,

Shannon

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Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Friendships are one of the most amazing things in life to me. How er can meet people throughout our life, connect so naturally and deeply - it's often like we're really family.

Like any relationship though, friendships take effort. If you want good friends, you need to be a good friend. How you show up matters. How you're available matters. How you treat others, trust them, invest in them and their lives - it all matters.

XO,

Shannon

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Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Friendship is similar to dating, it takes time and effort. The big gestures are fun, but friendship is really built in-between the fun, celebratory moments.

Making friends often reminds me of The Golden Rule, treat others the way you want to be treated. When it comes to friendship, be the type of friend to others that you want in your life.

Whether you feel you're struggling to make friends or simply want more quality friends, presence and reciprocity will help get you there.

XO,

Shannon

Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta 

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Email: [email protected]

Episode Mentions:

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (Hardcover): https://amzn.to/3MvUdQF  

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (Audible): https://amzn.to/3ArJCDx 

Excuses are dangerous.

They can quickly become a habit that causes disbelief and distrust, among others and ourselves questioning our reliability and character.

The sooner we commit to not choosing excuses and acting maturely, the sooner we can improve our planning, address the situation, and be honest about that is happening and what needs to improve.

We have more power and control over our situations than we think, but we have to first start by making better choices - to prepare, and be honest.

XO,

Shannon

Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta 

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Portion control is such an important piece to our health journey, and is within our control, but just like anything - it's also easy to ignore.

Whether you tend to over or under eat, portion control can help you improve your health and save money by eating good foods and the proper amounts.

If you're unsure where to start, this episode gives takeaway tips and resources to learn more and plan for your personal goals.

XO,

Shannon

Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta 

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta  

Email: [email protected]

Episode Mentions:

Portion Fix (21 Day Fix Meal Plan): https://bchbody.life/4cvVfr4 

2B Mindset: https://bchbody.life/3RXpKxK 

Plateware Set: https://ilanahousewares.com/products/the-complete-stoneware-set 

Having support in life can make such a difference, with confidence and assurance.

Not feeling supported can also have an impactful effect, making us doubt and question ourselves.

Whether or not you feel supported can have a lot to do with your personal belief and perspective, your willingness to share and open up to invite others in, and how much you rely on others for your decision-making.

Today we're diving into the reality of others' comments, our need for building our personal confidence and assurance, and how to better support those we care about too.

XO,

Shannon

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Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity

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Email: [email protected]

Episode Mentions:

Letters to Juliet (Movie): https://shorturl.at/G2xrP