This year-end mindset reset invites you to take stock, reflect on the year that felt like it would never freakin' end, and step into 2026 with a clear one-word mantra to guide the 365 days waiting for you.

This season finale and final episode (for now) is my gift to you, your mind, and nervous system. And, it's an invitation to swap that annual resolution list for a practice that wraps up 2025, surfaces all the good that may have gone unnoticed, and sets you up to mindfully rock the hell out of 2026!

Reflection questions included in this episode: 

What set your soul on fire in 2025?

What new word, place, joke, fun fact, or quote stuck with you?

When did you say yes to something new? How did it change you? How did it challenge you?

When did you survive far more than you could have ever imagined? Where did you grow stronger and more resilient as a result?

When did you embrace uncertainty and trust something far greater than yourself?

What surprised you? What delighted you?

What did you navigate that scared the ever living shit out of you?

What's one courageous choice you made?

How did you grow? What’s your evidence?

What are you most grateful for?

Whose life did you touch? Who came into your life and left an indelible mark?

What are you proud of? How did you amaze yourself?

What do you want to do more of in 2026? What’s important and meaningful about that for you?

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It's been a tough 2025. Many of us feel the hit to our mindset, mood, and money even more during the holidays. This episode breaks down “The Fantastic Four” feel-good chemicals, how they affect your brain and body, and 15 free ways to boost your mindset, mood, memories, and vibe this holiday season and beyond.

Resources mentioned: 

Empowering Your Gut-Brain Axis with Kristina Von Oertzen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-your-gut-brain-axis-with-kristina-von-oertzen/id1709538824?i=1000660290238

Gallup: U.S. Depression Rate Remains Historically High: 

https://news.gallup.com/poll/694199/u.s.-depression-rate-remains-historically-high.aspx#:~:text=Story%20Highlights,COVID%2D19%20pandemic%20in%202020

American Psychological Association: Stress In America 2025: 

https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2025#:~:text=In%20a%20time%20when%20relationships,about%20disagreement%E2%80%94it's%20about%20disconnection

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Have you ever wondered why you're so damn hard on yourself? Why it's so easy to tear yourself down and so hard to appreciate the person looking back at you in the mirror? 

This week, we're talking about self criticism and how to develop a mindset of self appreciation as you head into the home stretch of 2025.

You'll learn: 

1. Three of the factors that cause self criticism

2. How to understand what’s fueling your inner critic’s monologue

3. (3) steps to develop self appreciation: the ultimate gift this holiday season, that keeps right on giving

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The mental weight of emotional residue you're carrying that fuels overthinking, and leaves you feeling tense, wired, scattered, and stuck, can’t be measured on a scale. But what if it could? 

As we step into December, and wrap up a year that’s been heavy for so many of us, this episode is an invitation to drop the weight.

You’ll learn how to:
  • Identify the mental weight you’re carrying
  • Stop overthinking (and ruminating)
  • Drop the mental weight and reset your mind- for good

Drawing from mindset science, emotional intelligence, and two of my proprietary signature coaching frameworks, we're diving into the reality of mental weight and one wildly unconventional mindfulness practice to drop the weight and reclaim your agency to live well.

Resources mentioned: 

Break the Cycle: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/break-the-cycle

Book: Shinrin-Yoku: Buy it on Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36531628-shinrin-yoku

Washington Post: I Was Skeptical Of Forest Bathing , Then I Tried It With Harvard : https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/10/31/forest-bathing-nature-health/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRINiBzDO_I/

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Gratitude can feel like empty words you're supposed to say and a feeling impossible to muster when life is hard. In this episode, I'll teach you a simple mindset practice that turns gratitude into a power source, even when life feels like a shit show.

You'll learn how gratitude impacts your mindset, mood, and health, how to gain specific clarity about what and who you're grateful for, and how "pulling on the thread" maximizes gratitude's benefits. No toxic positivity. Just a proven practice that actually works.

Resources Mentioned: 

The Neuroscience of Gratitude & Its Effects on the Brain: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/#:~:text=The%20neuroscience%20of%20gratitude%20shows,%2C%20supporting%20mental%20health%20%26%20resilience.

The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo on Goodreads: 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7581.The_Book_of_Awakening

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 🎉 MILESTONE EPISODE 75! What if the key to living more authentically is in your voice? This week, I'm sitting down with voice activation coach, Lidia Lins, to explore the deep connection between the sound of your voice and the truth of who you are.

We talk about how mindset blocks authenticity, why discovering your authentic voice leads to radical transformation, and how something as simple as humming reveals profound truths about you, in the moment. You'll walk away with 3 everyday practices to start activating your authentic voice right now, because when you find your voice, you're a step closer to finding your power.

LIDIA'S LINKS: 

Website: https://www.lidialins.com/

Naked Voice 12-Week Group Program: https://www.lidialins.com/your-naked-voice-mentorship?cid=9b631cf1-f081-452f-933f-500272fd2a27

Your Voice Matters12-week Self-Paced Course: https://www.lidialins.com/offers/qeRJCRVH/checkout

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF2bRtOrZG7qar59bResSDQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lidialins/?hl=en

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I spent seven straight days with ChatGPT. Not as a tech expert, but as a mindset coach testing 4 human skills we need to stay ahead, think clearly, and thrive in an AI-driven world.

In this solo episode, you’ll learn how mindfulness, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and skillful communication can turn uncertainty into confidence and clarity that trains your AI chatbot to be a collaborator- not a competitor.

Tune in to strengthen what I call your "human advantage"- your human capabilities no machine can replicate.

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If the world feels chaotic and uncertain, you’re not alone. Life is asking a lot of us right now. In this episode, we’ll slow things down and use your five senses to get grounded and come back to calm. You’ll learn two simple, science-based practices to ease stress, quiet anxiety, and breathe a little easier, showing you how small, mindful shifts can restore your focus and strengthen resilience. Because even when life feels chaotic and uncertain, you still have the power to come back to calm.

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Feeling afraid, anxious or stuck in stress loops? You're not alone. Fear is part of being human, but it doesn’t have to rule your world. This week we unpack fear, how it impacts your brain, body, and emotional resilience. Learn the latest 2025 research on what we fear most and one simple 3-step mindset practice to manage fear, calm your mind, and build confidence every day.

Resources cited in this episode: 

Northwestern University: 5 Things You Never Knew About Fear: Understanding the Science of Fear
https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/5-things-you-never-knew-about-fear#:~:text=As%20some%20parts%20of%20your,in%20those%20fearful%2C%20stressful%20moments

Chapman University: What Americans Fear Most in 2025: Chapman University’s Annual Survey Reveals Top Fears and the Psychology Behind Them

https://news.chapman.edu/2025/10/21/what-americans-fear-most-in-2025-chapman-universitys-annual-survey-reveals-top-fears-and-the-psychology-behind-them/#:~:text=Top%20Stories-,What%20Americans%20Fear%20Most%20in%202025:%20Chapman%20University's%20Annual%20Survey,cyber%2Dterrorism%20(55.9%25)

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Unlock your personal growth with emotional intelligence expert, Michele Nevarez. This week, learn how emotional intelligence fuels resilience, strengthens your mindset, and deepens human connection.

You'll exit this episode with three practices that will help you grow emotional intelligence for yourself, in your family, and at your workplace. 

About Michele:

Michele Nevarez is the Founder and CEO of Beyond EI and author of Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential. 

Her vision is to democratize Emotional Intelligence as a means of igniting personal and global agency. This driving force is at the core of how the programs she has designed translate EI from theory to a powerful and practical vehicle for meaningful transformation and lasting habit change. 

Michele brings 25+ years of executive leadership experience working for industry leaders in healthcare, investment management, management consulting, and manufacturing. A founding member of Rangjung Yeshe Institute based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Michele has been studying Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and practicing the wisdom at the core of its contemplative meditation practices for 29 years.

Michele received her B.A. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College and Master of Science degree in Positive Organizational Development and Change from the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Beyond EI : https://beyondei.inc/

Beyond Emotional Intelligence: A Guide to Accessing Your Full Potential: https://beyondei.inc/publications/

Atomic Habits: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits

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