From Seeing Clearly to Living Clearly

It's January—the season of fresh starts, ambitious resolutions, and the eternal hope that this will be the year we finally get it together. But why do so many of our good intentions fizzle out by February?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Repp, an ophthalmologist turned certified life coach, to explore what actually works when it comes to lasting change. This isn't about vision board—it's about understanding the deeper patterns of thought and feeling that drive our actions.Beth shares why resolutions fail (hint: it's not lack of willpower), what "buffering" is and how we all do it, and why focusing on the next right move is more powerful than any grand plan. We talk about process goals vs. results goals, why momentum beats motivation, and how this approach connects to faith and spiritual practice across all traditions.Whether you're trying to get healthier, manage money better, or just understand yourself more clearly, this conversation offers practical tools and a whole lot of grace for the journey.View photo referenced by Beth here. Learn more about Beth at bethrepp.com Book recommendations from Beth:1.  Finding Your Own North Star:  Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live.  Martha Beck 2.  Man’s Search for Meaning.  Victor Frankl3.  The Let Them Theory:  A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About.  Mel Robbins4.  How to Lose Weight for the Last Time:  Brain-Based Solutions for Permanent Weight Loss.  Katrina Ubell5.  Set Boundaries, Find Peace:  A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself.  Nedra Glover Tawwab6.  The Art of Money:  A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness.  Bari Tessler7.  Reasons Not to Worry:  How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times — A Practical Guide to Stoicism for Self-Improvement and Personal Growth.  Brigid Delaney8.  A New Earth:  Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.  Eckhart Tolle9.  The Daily Stoic:  366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living.  Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman10.  Mindset:  The New Psychology of Success.  Carol DweckThanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred:Music: Brian Schou Design: Lauren Brown Merch: Allison Winter