Letting Go of What You Didn’t Do As New Years Approaches

As the new year approaches, it’s easy to feel the weight of guilt, pressure, and unmet expectations. In the final episode of this season, Hav and Aleea unpack the emotions that surface at year’s end and why New Year’s resolutions can feel so heavy—especially for moms.

They share personal reflections and practical mindset shifts for navigating this season with more self-compassion, honoring what was accomplished, and reframing goals to fit the season of life you’re in. The conversation is a reminder that flexibility matters and that progress—not perfection—is worth celebrating.

Listen in for encouragement to slow down, reflect with grace, and step into the new year feeling lighter and more grounded.

Thanks for an amazing first season. We will be back with Season 2 in 2026!

RESOURCES

• Winter Solstice article

• Ciara’s Word of the Year Workshop

• Any pregnancy questions (or any other thoughts)? Submit them here!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why the new year feels so heavy

02:23 “Did I do enough?” year-end self-doubt

05:08 Trying to balance it all (and feeling behind)

08:22 How social media can warp our progress

10:54 When the season messes with your mental health

14:11 Small wins still count

17:36 You’re in a season

19:52 Why traditional New Year’s resolutions don’t work (for some)

26:29 Setting intentions that actually feel doable

30:36 Learning to be kinder to yourself

32:31 Proof you’ve grown more than you think