January can be a strange one.

In this episode, Liz and Bernie talk about the weird, wobbly in-between space between Christmas and New Year, and the pressure many of us feel to reset, refocus, and make big changes - even when we’re tired, grieving, or just not quite ready.

This is an honest, reflective conversation about how January actually feels, rather than how it’s supposed to feel.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The liminal space between Christmas and New Year
• Why January can feel heavy, flat, or emotionally charged
• Goals, resolutions, and why they work for some people and not for others
• Grief, anniversaries, and how they show up at this time of year
• Values, habits, and making change in small, realistic ways
• Why January often feels more like a pause than a launch
  

We also explore questions like:

• What if we didn’t rush to change ourselves in January?
• What do we actually need at this time of year?
• How do we make space for both reflection and intention?
  

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://tinyhabits.com/
  
• The Body Keeps The Score: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score
  

Stay in touch

We’d love to hear how January feels for you.

You can message us with your thoughts, experiences, or topics you’d love us to talk about in future episodes.

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Work with us
Liz’s 1:1 coaching is currently full, with her 2026 group coaching course starting soon.

Bernie is accepting registrations for the next CPD cohort focused on stress and burnout. You can find all the information here: www.stress-ed.co.uk

Credits

Artwork by Sonja Maschkio

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Music: by Leva

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