In Episode 46, Christine and Chanel dive into the cultural noise of "New Year, New You" and why this pressure-filled mindset doesn't support real well-being—especially for parents raising kids in recovery or trying to model a healthy relationship with food, movement, and self-worth.
Instead, they offer a grounded, uplifting alternative:
New Year, Same Me — with more intention, gentleness, and gratitude.
Through personal stories, humor, and evidence-based insight, they unpack:
✨ Why extreme resolutions don't last—and what actually does
✨ How perfectionism, "willpower," and all-or-nothing thinking set us up to fail
✨ The power of small, achievable behaviors over sweeping overhauls
✨ Why adding supportive habits works better than restriction
✨ How the language we use ("I need to fix myself") affects our kids' self-worth
✨ Reframing movement as joy, strength, and connection—not punishment
✨ Honoring what went well last year to build momentum into the new one
✨ Choosing compassion, curiosity, and self-expansion over shrinking yourself
Christine and Chanel share their own intentions for the year—from strengthening communication with teens to leaning deeper into creative passions and community. Their message is clear:
You don't need to reinvent yourself. You just need to treat the existing you with more compassion.
A grounding, hopeful episode perfect for anyone overwhelmed by January pressure.
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