How to write goals for the new year and actually stick to them

As the year slows down and the noise gets louder around food, goals and “new year, new me” energy, I wanted to create an episode that feels like a deep exhale.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to step into 2026 feeling calm, clear and intentional not burnt out, restricted or already behind.

We chat about letting go of the end of year food guilt, why Christmas is not the time to micromanage your plate, and how enjoying your life is not the thing that ruins your progress. I share a little life update from being home in New Zealand with my family, Josh and Slinky, and why this slower season has reminded me what actually matters.

Then we get into the real conversation around becoming “that girl” in a way that actually lasts. Not the Pinterest version. Not the all or nothing version. But the grounded, real version who looks after herself, builds routines that support her life, and doesn’t rely on motivation to keep going.

If you’ve ever set goals in January only to burn out by February, this episode is for you. We talk about how to write goals that make sense for your real life, how to stop turning self improvement into pressure, and how to create habits that feel supportive instead of punishing.

This is your gentle reset. A reminder that you’re allowed to enjoy food, enjoy life, and still move toward the version of you you want to become.

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