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January loves to yell at us. October doesn’t. I’m making the case that fall is the new spring, and that a fresh start in October feels better because it comes with less pressure and more joy. If you’re tired of resolution culture, perfection, and the exhausting “fix yourself” energy, this conversation is your permission slip to reset in a kinder way.

We talk about why fall hits our brains like back-to-school season even when we’re long past classrooms and algebra, and how that nostalgic momentum can turn into a real-life routine reset. I get into the simple pleasures that make the season feel doable and comforting: fall clothes that prioritize comfort, layers that let you be yourself, and the return of cozy food like soup, roasted vegetables, apples, cinnamon, and all the warm smells that make home feel good again.

I also share what I love about Chicago in the fall, from walking weather to theater season, and why the smartest “anti-winter” move is planning something to look forward to now. The Great Fall Reset has one assignment: ask yourself what would make this fall fun, then put one fun thing on your calendar. Listen, share this with your favorite sweater-loving friend, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If it resonates, leave a review and tell me: what’s your one fun thing this fall?