Last January, I set a simple- but uncomfortable- goal: walk outside every single day for the month.

Not for more steps.
Not for better fitness results.
But because I had gotten a little too comfortable staying inside.

Michigan winters don’t exactly make that easy. Below-zero wind chills, travel days, tight schedules- it took grit. But I did it. Every day. And then… I kept going.

What started as a 30-day challenge quietly turned into a habit.
Then an identity.
And eventually- a 365-day streak.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on my year of outdoor walks:
• The brutally cold days
• The travel days that required creativity
• The almost-midnight walks to “save the streak”
• And the moments that made it all worth it- sunrises, fall evenings, quiet woods, walk-and-talks, and miles with my dog and my family

But I’m also sharing something important: why I’m intentionally letting the streak end.

Because even healthy habits can become unhealthy when they turn rigid.
Because “all-or-nothing” thinking doesn’t just show up in dieting- it shows up in fitness, routines, and goals, too.

And because real, sustainable behavior change requires flexibility-not perfection.

If you’re heading into a new year thinking about habits, consistency, or becoming “a different version of yourself,” this episode will help you rethink what success actually looks like- and how identity is built over time.

This one isn’t about walking. It’s about who you become when you show up- imperfectly, consistently, and on purpose.

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