As we close out 2025 and prepare for a new year, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: not everyone in your life right now is meant to come with you into the next season.

In this episode of Human(ing) Well, Amber Cabral focuses on the Relationship Pillar and breaks down why mismanaging relationships is one of the fastest ways to drain your well-being. From carrying connections out of habit to over-accommodating people who give very little in return, Amber shares what she has learned from losing and redefining relationships over the past year and how those lessons are shaping her approach to 2026.

This conversation is not about cutting everyone off. It is about clarity, alignment, and intentional connection.

📝 Reflection Questions:

• Who consistently shows up for me in ways that nourish, support, or restore me?
• Where have I been over-giving, over-explaining, or overextending - and why?
• Who do I feel drained, diminished, or unsettled around, even if I can’t explain why?
• Which relationships do I want to deepen in the new year, and what will that require from me?

🎧 Episodes to Revisit:

• Episode 9: Understanding What You Can Control
• Episode 29: When Someone Loves That You Love Them
• Episode 42: How to Recognize One-Sided Relationships

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