you just need to change your mindset a lil, and everything in 2026 will fall into place

I’m finally back after a little hiatus!! and tbhh, this episode is all about the mindset shift that helped me step back into my main character era in 2025. This year challenged me, isolated me, rebuilt me, and honestly pushed me into a whole new level of confidence and alignment.In this episode, I’m sharing the exact shifts that helped me lock back in:✨ Rewiring my mindset✨ Using my ambition + “perfectionism” as a superpower✨ Letting go of taking everything personally✨ Choosing better content, music, people, and habits✨ Creating a reality where I actually feel like the main character again✨ And of course… keeping the LOLs while leveling upIf you’re entering 2026 ready to reinvent yourself, raise your standards, and step into a version of you who is confident, self-aware, delusional-in-a-good-way, and fully locked in… this is your episode.Thank you for supporting me, for being patient, and for sticking with me through this chaotic time of year, ilyy!!! Let’s lock in together sis. Enjoy!!MY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 – I’m back + my mission for 202600:40 – Why “dream self” culture is a trap01:30 – Ambition, perfectionism & rewriting the narrative02:30 – Oldest daughter energy + striving without hating yourself04:00 – My 2025: isolation, rebuilding, trusting the process06:00 – Leveling up your mindset to match your goals06:45 – “In your fantasy you’re a loser?” meme explained07:30 – Stop talking down on yourself08:45 – How content, music & your algorithm change your reality10:40 – Getting stuck in negative dating content11:20 – Reprogramming your subconscious for success12:55 – Change feels uncomfortable — and why that’s good14:20 – Rewiring your brain & noticing opportunities15:00 – Locking in without losing the LOLs16:00 – When you need discipline vs. when you need fun17:00 – Stop taking everything personally (it’s freeing)18:15 – Dating mindset: detaching from men’s behavior19:30 – People’s reactions aren’t about you20:10 – “Real recognize real” energy20:55 – Power feels like nothing: privilege, upgrades, leveling up22:00 – Why your accomplishments stop feeling big23:00 – Gym glow-up example23:50 – Being the main character in your actual life24:30 – Storytime: the man, the spill, the comb-over26:40 – His reaction + the gentleman who replaced him28:50 – Why I don’t feel bad (standards matter)30:00 – Mercury retrograde, podcast chaos, audio issues31:40 – End-of-year burnout vibes32:20 – Thinking about moving uploads to Mondays33:10 – Final thoughts + send me last-episode ideas#StellaRaePodcast