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Can you feel it? A brand-new year, fresh energy, and the pressure to become a “new you.”

In this first Giggles & Glutes episode of 2026, Zoë and Donaé invite you to slow that right down.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been running on autopilot, over-committing, or losing touch with who they really are. We’re talking identity, mindset, habits, confidence, and how to start the year intentionally — without guilt, unrealistic expectations, or hustle-culture pressure.

We dive into why chasing past versions of yourself doesn’t work, how habits and identity are deeply connected, and why tiny, repeatable actions are the real key to long-term change. You’ll learn how to rebuild self-trust, stop comparing yourself to others, and plant the seeds for a version of you that feels aligned, confident, and grounded.

This episode sets the foundation for 2026 — and leads directly into our next episode on soft discipline: staying consistent without burnout.

⏰ Timeline:

01:08 New Year energy + what this episode is about

01:45 Becoming You Again: identity, mindset & intention for 2026

02:30 The big check-in: who are you right now?

03:20 Letting go of past versions & unrealistic New Year ideals

04:30 Energy audit: what drains you vs what moves you forward

05:30 The science of change: identity, habits & dopamine

06:40 Breaking the comparison cycle & mindset traps

08:10 Outgrowing who you were & choosing forward momentum

09:40 Identity-based habits vs diets & quick fixes

11:00 Tiny wins that build self-trust

12:30 Why small steps beat overhauls (client example)

14:00 Choosing the right coach for long-term change

15:30 Keeping promises to yourself builds confidence

16:30 Practical action plan: habits, minimum standards & tracking

17:50 Resetting after failure + teaser for soft discipline

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