New Year, Same You: Remembering Who You Are, and Why You Don't Need to Reinvent Yourself to Grow

As we step into 2025, it’s easy to get swept up in all the “new year, new me” energy—but what if there’s a different way to approach growth?

In this episode, I’m flipping the narrative on reinvention and sharing my journey from chasing external validation to embracing self-acceptance rooted in remembrance. Together, we’ll unpack how societal pressures—shaped by capitalism, colonialism, and systemic conditioning—convince us we need to "fix" ourselves, and why breaking free from those stories is an act of liberation.

I’ll also guide you through a simple, reflective exercise to help you reconnect with your core truths, release the pressure to perform, and set intentions that align with your authentic self. Growth isn’t about erasing yourself—it’s about remembering and nurturing the brilliance that’s already within.

Reflection prompts from this episode:

• What’s one thing you already love about yourself?

• What makes you feel most like you?

• What messages about self-improvement have made you feel like you’re not enough?

• How can you lovingly let go of those ideas this year?

• What do you want to nurture or deepen in your life this year?

• How can you honor your growth while staying true to yourself?

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Music - "I Enjoy My Space" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist (via Epidemic Sound)

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Hosted by Stevie Reneé (aka Steph R. Long, certified embodiment facilitator and former Deputy Director of Enterprise for Refinery29 Unbothered), In Case Nobody Told You is a podcast that empowers you to reconnect with your authentic self along your wellness journey. Drawing from years in holistic well-being, Stevie guides listeners in to realigning their bodies, minds, and souls, with each episode delivering practical tools and insights to help you break free from limitations, embody your fullest potential, and live in harmony with your true essence. At the core of Stevie's messages is a commitment to helping listeners remember their inherent brilliance. By reclaiming these truths, we transcend the legacies of colonialism and societal conditioning that have sought to diminish our worth.

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