In this episode of

Key Takeaways

* The story behind the rebrand: Pain Into Power → Pose and Purpose

* New ways to engage with the podcast: newsletter and merch

* Practical strategies to apply in your personal growth journey

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Episode Chapters

00:21 — Welcome & A New Chapter: Introduction to the rebrand and what to expect from today’s episode

03:30 — From Pain Into Power to Pose and Purpose: Why the rebrand happened and how the vision has expanded

10:20 — What’s New: Newsletter, merchandise, and new ways to connect

11:50 — Final Takeaway: Start before you feel ready

12:41 — Closing Message: Gratitude, call to action, and what’s coming next

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Resources & Links

* Website: [Pose and Purpose | Personal Growth, Fashion & Motivation Podcast | Hosted by Christina]

* Instagram: [

* Newsletter sign-up: [Pose and Purpose | Christina Josephine | Substack]

* Merch (Coming Soon!): [Podcast Website (Scroll down on Home Page or click on ‘Blog’ Page): https://cjmafat06.wixsite.com/poseandpurposepod]

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Transcript

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Call to Action

* Share this episode with someone who could benefit

* Rate & follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform

* Stay tuned for more episodes and growth tips

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— Episode Summary —

In this episode of Pain Into Power, I explore why most New Year’s resolutions fail — and why it’s rarely about willpower.

Using a real conversation I had with my dad about his “stop eating pastries” resolution, I break down why vague goals and extreme restrictions don’t work, and share **practical systems** that make discipline sustainable, effortless, and empowering.

By the end, you’ll understand how structure, not force, builds confidence, self-love, and long-term results.

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— Key Takeaways —

- Vague goals kill discipline — clarity and specificity are key.

- Sustainable discipline > extreme restriction— gradual, structured habits win.

- Systems beat willpower — remove temptation, reduce decision fatigue.

- Discipline is self-love in action — consistency over intensity.

- Power comes from structure, not force — elegance and confidence grow daily.

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— Timestamps —

00:00 — Welcome to Pain Into Power

Intro, podcast themes, and today’s focus on discipline

01:10 — Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Stick

Motivation vs discipline and common pitfalls

02:30 — Why Motivation Alone Fails

Personal story about my dad and pastries

04:20 — Vague Goals Kill Discipline

Why clarity and specificity matter

06:10 — Discipline Is Structure, Not Restriction

Flexibility, self-love, and avoiding rebound behavior

08:10 — Systems Over Willpower

Why disciplined people rely on systems, not motivation

09:50 — Discipline Equals Freedom

Habits, consistency, and long-term confidence

11:20 — Final Takeaway: Discipline Is Self-Love

Structure protects you when motivation fades

12:30 — Closing Thoughts & What’s Next

Rebrand mention, poll, and call-to-action

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— Resources & Links —

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Website: (cjmafat06.wixsite.com/pain-into-power)

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Instagram: [@podcastpainintopower](https://www.instagram.com/podcastpainintopower?igsh=ODkyaTlwOXJxZ20z&utm_source=qr)

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— Transcript —

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— Call to Action —

If you loved this episode:

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Share it with someone who needs it.

- Rate & follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred platform

- Participate in my live poll on my previous episode to help shape future episodes

- Stay tuned — more episodes to help you turn pain into power!

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— EPISODE SUMMARY —

In this episode, I’m sharing a teaser of the podcast rebrand to come, while also walking you through a personal rebrand reset for the year ahead. This isn’t about changing who you are or starting over — it’s about reflecting, realigning, and evolving into the next version of yourself.

— WHAT WE DISCUSS —

• ​A teaser of what’s coming next for the podcast
• ​Reflecting on what worked for you (and didn’t) in 2025
• ​Recognising your growth over the past year
• ​Setting clear, aligned goals for 2026
• ​Creating systems instead of relying on New Year’s resolutions
• ​Quarterly reflection prompts to track progress and celebrate wins
• ​Why a rebrand is about inner and outer growth — not losing yourself

— CALL TO ACTION —

I’d love for you to be part of this next chapter.

Share your thoughts, vote in the polls, and let me know what you want to see in 2026.

— CONNECT —

Instagram: @podcastpainintopower

NEW Website (best view on desktop/laptop):

https://cjmafat06.wixsite.com/pain-into-power

This is just the beginning. 🤍

Apologies for the late upload, I have been recovering from Covid. I hope this episode speaks to you.

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• ​Instagram: @podcastpainintopower @cjmafat
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Support the Show:

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Let’s turn our Pain Into Power — together. 🤍

We’ll talk about how the media hijacks your brain’s fear center, why your focus shapes your reality, and how you can reprogram your subconscious mind for peace and optimism.

Inspired by Peter Sage’s TED Talk, “How To Eliminate Self Doubt Forever & The Power of Your Unconscious Mind,” this episode reminds you that where attention goes, energy flows. Let’s stop feeding the fear and start feeding the faith.

🔗 Mentioned TED Talk: Peter Sage – How To Eliminate Self Doubt Forever & The Power of Your Unconscious Mind

—> https://youtu.be/v1ojZKWfShQ?si=y-nCzdaoB-VA_2k9

Apologies for the background noise in this week’s episode. I hope it wasn’t too distracting!

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Let’s turn our Pain Into Power — together. 🤍