January brings big motivation… and real life shows up fast—especially for busy parents. In Episode 5, Kim and Kyle cut through the noise and talk about what actually works when it comes to health, discipline, and consistency in 2026. You’ll hear why most people don’t fail because they “don’t know what to do”—they fail because health stays optional. They break down how to simplify habits, stop chasing trends, and build identity-based discipline that survives real life. If you’ve ever felt “behind” in your health journey, this episode is your reset: small steps, clear standards, and doing what matters consistently.

Highlights

- January exposes reality fast—especially for moms with full schedules and zero extra time.

- Foundational habits beat extremes: movement, protein, hydration, check-ins, and don’t quit.

- The biggest January mistake: one imperfect day turns into “January is over… 2026 is over.”

- A simple truth: people want the mountaintop without the climb.

- Overwhelm is real, but it gets worse when health is treated like an optional priority.

- Motivation is a feeling—and feelings fade. Discipline is the decision to do it anyway.

- The “win” strategy: start stupid simple (like a morning glass of water) and stack momentum.

- Clarity shows up when standards are set—overwhelm shows up when everything is optional.

- Stop chasing “impressive” trends—build routines that survive real life (not detoxes and resets).

- Health isn’t selfish—it changes how you show up for your family and what your kids learn to value.

In this real-life, no-script conversation, Kim and Kyle talk about what it feels like when everything demands your attention, cleaning the house, staying in shape, being present with the kids, building the business, and trying to keep faith and finances steady. They break down why “balance” can feel impossible, how small daily habits create stability, and why the real goal isn’t splitting your time perfectly, it’s learning to be fully present in the moment you’re in. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, behind, or like you’re falling short in every area, this episode will help you reset with a healthier mindset: progress over perfection.

Hightlights

• “When everything feels important, nothing is actually important.”
• Why they’re intentionally keeping this episode real life (no “expert” talk).
• The daily anchors they’re sticking to: gym consistency, push-ups, core work, Bible reading.
• The honest truth: balance doesn’t feel real—and expectations create overwhelm.
• How sleep + a toddler in the room has thrown things off (and what they’re doing about it).
• Their house setup isn’t functional for this season and the plan to fix it.
• The mental trap of “if it’s not finished, it’s not done” (and how it steals focus).
• Parenting + work: why shifting from “kid mode” to “creative work mode” is so hard.
• Money stress in real life: the “I won’t even buy shampoo” mindset + the weekly finance check-in that fell off.
• The biggest takeaway: balance is presence, not percentages plus boundaries that protect what matters most.

Episode 3 of The Better Today Podcast is a real-time recap of what happened after we bought the Big-Ass Calendar and tried to plan an entire year in one sitting. Spoiler: it shocked us.

We talk about the panic of seeing so many “blank” days, how comparison can steal joy when you watch other people’s epic calendars, and what a normal day actually looks like in a household with kids, work, and nonstop responsibilities. Then we break down the big pieces we did put on the calendar, our Misogi “big thing” (75 Hard), mini family adventures, a couple bigger trips, and quarterly goals that keep family, fitness, faith, and finances moving forward without adding unrealistic pressure.

This year isn’t about filling every box, it’s about planning memories, building momentum, and letting small daily actions compound into a better year.

Hightlights

• “We thought we had this in the bag…” until the calendar showed how little of the year was actually planned.

• The shock of blank days and the panic of feeling like you’re “supposed” to fill them.

• Comparison trap: watching other people’s travel-filled calendars and realizing their “life” is totally different.

• Busy days don’t mean a full year being productive daily doesn’t automatically create memorable seasons.

• What a real “blank day” looks like in a family with kids: school runs, client work, gym, dinner, bedtime, late-night edits.

• The big yearly challenge (Masogi): choosing 75 Hard because it impacts fitness, mindset, and life without stealing family time.

• How you’ll actually do 75 Hard with kids (walks, outside workouts, weight vest, and fitting it into real life).

• “Fun has to be scheduled or it disappears.” Planning mini adventures every other month to build core memories.

• Vacations don’t happen by accident putting trips on the calendar forces you to protect the time and communicate it.

• Quarterly goals across the pillars: daily Bible/devotional, making the bed, family walks, and reading a business book together—small habits that build confidence and compound.