Resolutions feel like a trap when life is already full. This conversation offers a gentler, braver path: set intentions that match your energy, honor your season, and still move you forward. Fresh off a joyful, busy holiday and looking ahead to a milestone 65th birthday, we talk candidly about aging, boundaries, and what it means to spend time like the precious resource it is.
We lay out five grounded intentions you can adopt today: listen to your body and move in ways that feel good; protect your energy with clear boundaries and fewer draining commitments; stay curious by learning new tools and trying small challenges; nurture relationships with honesty and care; and enjoy life now rather than waiting for perfect conditions. Along the way, you’ll hear real stories—from water aerobics wins to city walks in Chicago, from crossing suspension bridges to taking the train despite fears—that show how tiny, brave choices add up.
You’ll also get a peek behind the mic: launching a third show, Unbottled, focused on sobriety and everyday habits; building Marcy Bacchus Media; and how podcasting provides purpose beyond sponsors. We talk about solo travel plans out West, turning intentions into monthly check-ins, and practicing self-kindness around weight changes tied to cancer medication. No rigid rules, no shame spiral—just practical ways to choose what matters and celebrate progress.
If you’re ready to trade all-or-nothing goals for a way of living that lasts, press play and pick one intention to guide your year. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a gentler start, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.
