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December 31, 2025 29 mins

It’s the obligatory New Year episode of Starfish Diaries! Dropping this one early in case you want to hang out with me in your ears before the ball drops. Or after. Or anytime!

But we don't do the "new year, new you" nonsense up in here. We lean in to reflection, grace, and permission to be human. ...All of which are counterintuitive to my natural brain chemistry, which is why a discussion is warranted.

In this episode, we talk about these nuggets and more:

  • What old journals/checklists/photos (including screenshots) can teach us about how far we’ve come
  • Why we’re so hard on past versions of ourselves (and how I am working to soften that, cringe-worthy moments and all)
  • How “shoulds” are weighing us down.... and a practice I found that is grounded in I can and I AM instead of I should

A few things I hope you take from this convo:

  • We’re just so eternally, embarrassingly, and yet perfectly human. 
  • We all do the best we can with what we have. You, me, everybody.
  • Everything is made up. All of it. So might as well be you, do you, love you.

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You can also connect with me on Instagram @starfishyoga, or send me an email at Liz@LizMckean.com. I'd love to hear from you!

All my love and gratitude for this podcast's beautiful cover design, created by the very best & most magical Mo Houston of JoyScout Studio

And podcast production/editing masterfully done by Sean Gritters. You can reach Sean by emailing seangritters@gmail.com







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