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EPISODE · Dec 28, 2025 · 22 MIN

Ep 5: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions ~ A Kinder Way to Set Health Goals

from The Nature and Nurture Podcast · host Dannii Best

New Year’s resolutions often come with a lot of pressure. To do more, be better, and fix everything all at once. And for many people, that pressure lands at a time when energy and capacity are already low.In this episode, I’m sharing a kinder, more realistic approach to setting health goals, especially for busy parents. We talk about why you don’t need to start on January 1st, why doing everything at once often backfires, and how small, consistent changes are far more powerful than big, short-lived resolutions.I also share my own experience of waiting until the kids are back at school before focusing on my intentions, and why giving yourself permission to start later, or differently, can be the most supportive choice.In this episode I cover: ✨ Why New Year’s resolutions often fail ✨ Permission to start anytime (not just January 1st) ✨ Why “doing it all” overwhelms the nervous system ✨ Seasonal goals and one focus at a time ✨ Supporting your nervous system first ✨ Permission to fail, reflect, and adjust ✨ Regular check-ins to reassess what you actually needThis episode is about easing the pressure, listening to your body, and choosing health goals that fit your life, not someone else’s expectations.🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who could use a gentler start to the year.If you’re listening and thinking “this is me”, know that personalised support can make a huge difference in achieving your intentions for the year ahead. You don’t have to push through alone.💌 Work with meYou can book naturopathy consultations via my website for personalised energy and nervous system support.Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes for yourself or your family.Where to find me:🧡 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.natureandnurture.au⁠⁠⁠⁠🧡 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nature.nurture.au⁠⁠⁠⁠🧡 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nature.nurture.au⁠

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