Hey friends, welcome back...and congratulations, you survived another year. Which means you’re probably tired, reflective, and already being pressured to know what your “goals” are before you’ve even finished processing what last year cost you.

Today’s episode is I’d Like to Unsubscribe from New Year, New Me Pressure. January has a way of showing up like an uninvited life coach, demanding optimism, discipline, and a five-step plan… while your nervous system is still in recovery mode.

This isn’t an episode about reinventing yourself, waking up at 5 a.m., or becoming a “new year, new personality” person. Hard pass. It’s about why resolutions fail (spoiler: your brain and body hate pressure), why intensity feels exciting but rarely sustainable, and why so many of us burn out by February feeling like we “did it wrong” again.

We dig into the science of stress, cortisol, and decision fatigue, especially for those living with chronic illness, trauma histories, or caregiving roles. We talk about why desperation is a terrible place to build habits from, and why your nervous system needs safety before it can sustain change. And yes — we lovingly call out resolution & hustle culture for confusing growth with punishment.

Instead of resolutions, we introduce a gentler, smarter framework: intentions, values, and what we call the Wish List Method. Not a to-do list. Not a self-improvement boot camp. Just an honest inventory of what actually matters in this season of your life — and what you’re realistically able to hold.

If you’re walking into this year hopeful but cautious… tired but still wanting something better… this episode is for you. You don’t need more pressure. You need alignment, permission, and a plan that doesn’t ask you to sacrifice your health to prove your worth.

Let’s unsubscribe from the guilt — and move forward wisely, together. ✨ XOXO, Marisa & Britt *Also, please follow us on Insta @lupuschickofficial and @idliketounsibscribe and @goddoesntsuck - or learn more about us at www.Idliketounsubscribe.com