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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 20 MIN

Wintering Well - How Nature Teaches Us to Begin the Year Gently Begin Your Year

from Connection Matters Podcast · host Leona Johnson

January has a lot of opinions about how we're meant to begin the year — and most of them are loud, fast, and not especially kind to our nervous systems. But nature tells a very different story.In this episode:Why January culture and January nature are telling us completely different thingsThe relationship between winter and your nervous systemSimple daily practices for letting nature guide your beginning (nothing fancy required)A powerful shift from "what do I want to make happen?" to "what wants me this season?"Why you're not behind — you're winteringIf you're longing for permission to begin this year differently — gently, in relationship with the season you're actually in — this episode is for you.Mentioned in this episode: The Life Compass Curriculum & Community — now open for enrollment with special bonuses including a Spring Nature Quest weekend and a one-to-one deep dive. Details at connectionmatters.co.uk Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Read the Blog for all the actionable tips, journal prompts and a deeper read of my thoughts and perspectives on connected self-leadership.Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media:  Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at [email protected]. I always respond.Find out more about working with me here. Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.

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In this episode, I'm exploring what happens when we work with winter's rhythms instead of against them. I'll share what I'm noticing in the landscape around me right now, reflections from a recent online nature ceremony, and why so many of us feel tired or foggy in January (and why that's not something to fix).

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