Ep 11 - Tired Already? A Softer Way to Begin Again This New Year

Episode 11 - Radiantly Rooted with Rachel Let’s Start Gently: Why You Feel Tired at the New Year (and What to Do Instead)If you’ve been wondering why you feel tired at the start of every new year, even after time “off”, you’re not alone. In this episode of Radiantly Rooted with Rachel, we explore why emotional and nervous system fatigue builds during the holidays and how to begin the year from a place of rest and self-trust instead of pressure.If you’ve been told that starting strong, setting goals, or reinventing yourself is the only way to create change, I’m here to tell you, that’s not the full story.In this episode, I’m sharing a gentler way to begin again. We’ll look at what’s really behind your exhaustion, how to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm, and what it means to root before you rise.From understanding why rest is not laziness to how to make nourishing choices that actually last, we’ll walk through how to step into 2026 with calm confidence, even if you’re feeling burned out or behind.Whether you’re a yoga student, teacher, or woman navigating midlife transitions, you’ll walk away with a sense of relief, clarity, and practical steps to start the new year feeling steady, supported, and enough.🎯 HERE ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Exhaustion doesn’t mean you did the holidays wrong. It means your body’s been working overtime.Learn how emotional triggers, disrupted routines, and overgiving can drain your energy and what to do to gently recalibrate.2️⃣ January isn’t a test, it’s a threshold.Discover how yoga philosophy invites us to honor the season we’re in, slow down, and rebuild energy through rest and reflection rather than force or perfection.3️⃣ Small, nourishing choices create real change.Instead of rushing into goals, try beginning with stillness, checking in with what you’re holding, and asking one simple question: “What do I need most right now?”👋 MORE FROM ME:Instagram → @radiantlyrootedyogaWebsite → www.rachelhupp.com⭐️ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you’d subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other women find this work, slow down, and come home to themselves. 🎙Thank you for listening, and remember:✨ You don’t need to earn rest.✨ You are allowed to begin again, gently.✨ You are already enough.See you next week for the next episode in this series: “5 Ways to Know When Your Soul Says YES.”