It’s mid-January… and if your motivation, routines, or goals are already starting to wobble, you’re not alone.

In this episode of The Inspiring Heights Podcast, we’re talking honestly about the January spiral — that familiar place where well-intentioned goals, new rhythms, and fresh systems start to feel heavy, overwhelming, or impossible to maintain.

After a restful pause over the Christmas season, I’m back behind the microphone to continue our real-time conversation about planning, goal setting, sustainable routines, and seasonal alignment — not from a place of perfection, but from right where we actually are.

In this episode, we explore three simple but powerful tools to stop the spiral before it steals your momentum:

• Why keeping a personal scoreboard helps you stay grounded, focused, and encouraged
• How and when to pivot your goals or routines without abandoning them
• The importance of reconnecting with your why when motivation fades and self-doubt creeps in

We’ll talk about realistic planning, flexible systems, and why small adjustments often matter more than total overhauls — especially when life shifts from holiday mode back into normal rhythms.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, discouraged, or tempted to give up on your goals altogether, this episode will remind you that you’re not failing — you’re learning. Spirals happen, but they don’t get to decide the ending.

This is encouragement for the woman who wants to live a present, intentional life — even when routines feel hard, energy feels low, and January feels long.

You are strong. You are equipped. And it’s not too late to reset.

Let’s keep score, pivot when needed, and speak truth — together.

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The days between Christmas and the New Year can feel quiet, reflective, and a little disorienting. In this New Year’s Eve episode, I share five lessons I'm intentionally carrying into the new year—not as resolutions to hustle harder, but as grounded practices for living a more connected, present, and productive life.

From redefining healthy boundaries and embracing a 90-day planning strategy, to choosing connection over efficiency, reducing phone distraction, and finding simple ways to stay meaningfully connected in everyday life, this episode offers a gentle year-end reset for anyone craving clarity without pressure.

This short, reflective conversation is designed to help you pause, reflect on what’s worked, and thoughtfully consider what you want to bring with you into the new year—before the noise of January begins.

If you’re looking for a calm, practical approach to New Year reflection, goal setting, time management, and intentional living, this episode is for you.

Cheers to a connected and productive new year.

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🎄 The Inspired Christmas Series: Inspired in the Ordinary

We all love the charm of Christmas—the cozy lights, the magical moments, the Hallmark-worthy scenes we secretly (or not-so-secretly) wish we could step into. But what happens when our own holiday season feels… ordinary? When life looks less like a movie and more like dishes, commutes, burnt cookies, quiet evenings, and routines that don’t sparkle the way we hoped?

In this episode, we’re gently exploring what to do when Christmas doesn’t feel magical—when the season looks simple, steady, or even a little lonely. Instead of comparing our reality to idealized movies, past Christmases, or everyone else’s highlight reels, we’ll reframe the beauty of ordinary rhythms and uncover the gifts that live in the quiet places.

Together, we’ll walk through:

✨ Why ordinary seasons can stir up sadness, comparison, or discontent

✨ How everyday rhythms actually anchor us and create sustainability

✨ Reframes for the Christmases that are quieter, slower, or less busy

✨ The hidden beauty in mundane tasks like wrapping gifts, baking cookies, or tidying the kitchen

✨ What simple seasons offer us: presence, reflection, perspective, and peace

If your December feels like “nothing special,” if you’re longing for more magic than you’re experiencing, or if comparison is creeping in, this episode will meet you with compassion and clarity. The ordinary is not a disappointment—there is meaning, beauty, and grounding waiting for you there.

Thank you for joining me in this year’s Inspired Christmas series. I hope these gentle reframes have helped you see your season with fresh eyes and a full heart. Wishing you a warm, peaceful, and very Merry Christmas.

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🎄 The Inspired Christmas Series: Inspired in the Waiting

The holidays are known for joy, sparkle, and celebration—but for so many of us, Christmas also brings seasons of heaviness, longing, grief, and unmet expectations. In this episode of The Inspired Christmas Series, we’re diving into what it means to be in the waiting during a season that tells us to be merry and bright.

Whether you're carrying the weight of loss, navigating a dream that hasn’t come to pass, sitting in uncertainty, or simply aching for something to change, this gentle conversation will meet you right where you are—with compassion, honesty, and hope.

Inside this episode, we’ll explore:

✨ Why Christmas can intensify grief, loneliness, or unmet desires

✨ How to hold both the heaviness and the joy of the season without guilt

✨ Why emotional honesty matters more than performing holiday cheer

✨ The loneliness and impatience that often accompany a waiting season

✨ A powerful reframe inspired by winter: dormancy always precedes new growth

✨ How distraction, busyness, and over-commitment can mask our real pain

✨ The invitation to slow down, connect inward, and seek genuine support

Through three gentle reframes, you’ll learn to navigate the emotional messiness of the holidays with more grace—and less pressure to “fix” the feelings that are asking to be seen. This episode is an encouragement to show up exactly as you are, without pretending, performing, or pushing away what’s real.

If your Christmas season feels heavy, quiet, lonely, or uncertain… you are not alone. There is space for you here—your emotions, your stories, your grief, your hope. And you don’t have to walk this waiting season by yourself.

Friend, may this conversation give you permission to breathe, feel, soften, and remember: winter is never the end of the story.

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The Christmas season is often described as busy, overwhelming, and downright exhausting. Between shopping, family gatherings, school events, holiday parties, and a calendar that never seems to rest, it’s easy to lose sight of joy and slip into stress mode. But what if—just for a moment—we paused and re-framed the way we see this season?

In this episode, we explore gentle, grounded ways to shift our perspective without toxic positivity or pretending everything is merry and bright. Instead, we look honestly at the chaos and uncover the beauty that still exists within it.

Together, we’ll walk through three real-life reframes:

✨ The crowded stores & traffic – finding connection in the collective hustle.

✨ The endless events & expectations – rediscovering thankfulness in what (and who) fills our days.

✨ The extra tasks & traditions – remembering the once-a-year magic that makes Christmas uniquely special.

This episode is for the woman who loves Christmas—but also feels the pressure. For the one who wants to be present, but feels pulled thin. And for anyone craving a softer, more compassionate way to experience December.

If you’re longing to feel grounded, grateful, and inspired amid the holiday rush, this re-frame-filled conversation is your warm, steady reminder that beauty still lives inside the bustle.

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Welcome to the Quarter Four Coffee Chat with your host, Vanessa Kaiser! In this episode, we dive into honest reflections on the plans we made—but didn’t quite execute—during the summer. Together, we’ll explore the why, the what, and the what’s next.

If you’ve ever struggled with following through on your goals, felt frustrated by unmet plans, or found yourself overwhelmed by the pressure to be productive, this conversation is for you.

Grab your coffee, get cozy, and let’s reset, reflect, and move forward with intention.

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What happens when you finally put the phone down — not for a weekend, but for real?

In this deeply honest episode, I share what led me to take an unplanned two-month break from social media — and how that time away changed everything. This isn’t your typical “three tips to limit screen time” conversation. It’s a vulnerable look at what it feels like to step away from the noise, face the withdrawal that comes with it, and rediscover what peace, presence, and clarity actually feel like in real life.

I’ll talk about the quiet that followed the scroll, the freedom that came when I stopped living in other people’s lives, and the surprising ways distraction still tried to creep back in. Whether you’ve been craving a digital detox, feeling overwhelmed by constant comparison, or just wondering if more presence is possible in your everyday life — this episode will meet you there.

Tune in to learn:

✨ What really happens when you stop scrolling

✨ The hidden ways distraction shows up (even off social media)

✨ How quieting the noise can bring back clarity, peace, and purpose

It’s not about perfection — it’s about honesty, healing, and finding your way back to what truly matters.

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If you’ve ever found yourself on the couch with your planner, a pile of pens, and a desperate promise that this time you’ll finally get your life together — this episode is for you.

In Tired of Trying to Get Your Life Together? 5 Honest Lessons I’ve Learned About Real Change, we’re getting real about the endless cycle of burnout, overhauls, and “fresh starts” that leave us more exhausted than empowered.

Vanessa shares five hard-won lessons about what it actually takes to reset your life — lessons learned from years of chasing perfection, hitting burnout, and learning the power of small, sustainable shifts. You’ll discover why massive overhauls rarely work, how to find peace in the middle of chaos, and what to do when you feel the urge to “burn it all down” and start over.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just craving a little clarity, this episode will help you trade stress for strategy and create change that actually lasts.

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Why You Don’t Have to Wait for January: How to Set Life-Giving Goals and Plan Your Next 90 Days

Are you tired of waiting until January 1st to set goals and make a plan for your life? In this episode, I’m breaking the mold and showing you why the fall—or any season—can be the perfect time to get intentional about your goals, habits, and planning.

We dive into why traditional annual planning often sets us up for failure and how the 90-day year approach can help you focus on what truly matters in just the next three months. I’ll walk you through five practical steps to create a life-giving, actionable plan that fits your season, values, and real-life circumstances.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Start with your values – Make sure every goal aligns with what truly matters to you.

• Name your season – Understand the unique circumstances, opportunities, and challenges in your life right now.

• Use SMART goals effectively – Set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

• Keep score – Learn simple methods to track your progress and stay accountable without overwhelm.

• Plan beyond January – Embrace flexibility and start achieving your goals right now, instead of waiting for a calendar reset.

I’ll also share why the Strategic Reset course I created can help you implement these strategies in a structured, approachable way—without the stress of traditional goal-setting. Whether you’re aiming to improve your time management, productivity, personal growth, or habits, this episode will give you actionable tips to make your next 90 days intentional and fulfilling.

Don’t wait for a new year to start living aligned with your goals. Tune in and discover how to set life-giving goals and create a plan that works for your season of life.

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Smarter Goals, Stronger Plans: How to Avoid the Top 5 Mistakes

Setting goals can feel exciting—but also overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start or how to stay consistent. In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], I’m unpacking the five most common goal-setting and planning mistakes that keep us stuck, scattered, or burned out. Think of it like a golf course: there are sand traps and water hazards along the way, but if you know where they are, you can avoid them and play a stronger game.

You’ll learn:

• Why setting goals disconnected from your values leads to frustration (and how to fix it)

• The dangers of hyper-fixating on long-term goals—and of neglecting them entirely

• How to keep your goals visible and actionable instead of “set it and forget it”

• Why annualized goal setting doesn’t work anymore—and what to do instead

• Practical, life-giving strategies to plan smarter for the season ahead

Whether you’re planning for your personal life, career, or big dreams, this episode will help you anchor your goals in what matters most, avoid common pitfalls, and create a plan that actually works.

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