I’m Back: 2025 Nearly Broke Me (and How I Put Myself Back Together)

from Sheila Jane Wellness · host Sheila Jane

It’s a comeback episode. I’m catching you up on the end of 2024 and all of 2025: grief, my divorce being finalized, a nervous system crash, starting OCD therapy (ERP), and what it took to rebuild my life with tenderness and structure.I also share my 2025 wellness breakthroughs—blood sugar testing, macros, energy, fiber mistakes, digestive healing, and how I’m approaching Weight Watchers as a long-term lifestyle. Plus: my word of the year for 2026 (beauty), strength training, metabolic health goals, and what’s next for the podcast.✨ Find me on Instagram / YouTube / Facebook: Sheila Jane WellnessIn this episode, we talk about:Why I’m bringing the podcast back in 2026 (and the new posting rhythm)The end of 2024: grief, trauma response, and going radio silentMy divorce being finalized and what that emotionally unlockedOCD therapy (ERP): what it is, why it got too intense, and what I learnedTrauma + OCD: why therapist fit matters more than people realizeHow hobbies helped regulate my nervous system (reading, art, nostalgic media, cards)Blood sugar testing + macros: what changed my energy and cravingsThe fiber era: insoluble vs soluble and what my body taught meTraditional Chinese Medicine influences (warm foods, cooked veggies, slowing down)Stopping alcohol and simplifying my meals during healingWeight Watchers changes in 2025 + how I stayed a coach through it2026 goals: strength training, metabolic health, and maintenance mindsetMy word of the year: Beauty (inner + outer + life choices)

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