Episode 46: New Year, Same Me: Choosing Compassion Over Control

In Episode 46, Christine and Chanel dive into the cultural noise of "New Year, New You" and why this pressure-filled mindset doesn't support real well-being—especially for parents raising kids in recovery or trying to model a healthy relationship with food, movement, and self-worth. Instead, they offer a grounded, uplifting alternative: New Year, Same Me — with more intention, gentleness, and gratitude. Through personal stories, humor, and evidence-based insight, they unpack: ✨ Why extreme resolutions don't last—and what actually does ✨ How perfectionism, "willpower," and all-or-nothing thinking set us up to fail ✨ The power of small, achievable behaviors over sweeping overhauls ✨ Why adding supportive habits works better than restriction ✨ How the language we use ("I need to fix myself") affects our kids' self-worth ✨ Reframing movement as joy, strength, and connection—not punishment ✨ Honoring what went well last year to build momentum into the new one ✨ Choosing compassion, curiosity, and self-expansion over shrinking yourself Christine and Chanel share their own intentions for the year—from strengthening communication with teens to leaning deeper into creative passions and community. Their message is clear: You don't need to reinvent yourself. You just need to treat the existing you with more compassion. A grounding, hopeful episode perfect for anyone overwhelmed by January pressure. 🔗 Plateful Parenting Website: https://platefulparenting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plateful.parenting.podcast/# Follow your hosts: Christine — https://www.instagram.com/christineheller621/# Chanel — https://www.instagram.com/chanel.kenner.nutrition