The first day of a new year can feel… a lot. Full of pressure, expectation, and that whisper of “I should be doing better.”

This New Year episode is your antidote to all of that. A gentle reset. A grounding moment. A reminder that you get to set the tone for 2026 — not the world around you.

In this six-minute message, I share three simple, powerful ideas to help you step into 2026 feeling supported, hopeful and more connected to yourself, even if life feels messy or overwhelming right now.

This isn’t about resolutions, reinventions or “new year, new you”.It’s about choosing ease, reconnecting with who you’re becoming, and making one tiny promise to yourself that actually sticks.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

It’s a soft, steady way to start the year, rooted, intentional, and full of compassion for the real life you’re living.

Wherever you are listening from today, tired, hopeful, overwhelmed, excited, or somewhere in between -  you’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you’re doing far better than you think.

Here’s to a year of feeling supported, grounded and deeply proud of the woman you’re becoming.

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