This year-end mindset reset invites you to take stock, reflect on the year that felt like it would never freakin' end, and step into 2026 with a clear one-word mantra to guide the 365 days waiting for you.

This season finale and final episode (for now) is my gift to you, your mind, and nervous system. And, it's an invitation to swap that annual resolution list for a practice that wraps up 2025, surfaces all the good that may have gone unnoticed, and sets you up to mindfully rock the hell out of 2026!

Reflection questions included in this episode:

What set your soul on fire in 2025?

What new word, place, joke, fun fact, or quote stuck with you?

When did you say yes to something new? How did it change you? How did it challenge you?

When did you survive far more than you could have ever imagined? Where did you grow stronger and more resilient as a result?

When did you embrace uncertainty and trust something far greater than yourself?

What surprised you? What delighted you?

What did you navigate that scared the ever living shit out of you?

What's one courageous choice you made?

How did you grow? What’s your evidence?

What are you most grateful for?

Whose life did you touch? Who came into your life and left an indelible mark?

What are you proud of? How did you amaze yourself?

What do you want to do more of in 2026? What’s important and meaningful about that for you?

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It's been a tough 2025. Many of us feel the hit to our mindset, mood, and money even more during the holidays. This episode breaks down “The Fantastic Four” feel-good chemicals, how they affect your brain and body, and 15 free ways to boost your mindset, mood, memories, and vibe this holiday season and beyond.

Resources mentioned:

Empowering Your Gut-Brain Axis with Kristina Von Oertzen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowering-your-gut-brain-axis-with-kristina-von-oertzen/id1709538824?i=1000660290238

Gallup: U.S. Depression Rate Remains Historically High:

https://news.gallup.com/poll/694199/u.s.-depression-rate-remains-historically-high.aspx#:~:text=Story%20Highlights,COVID%2D19%20pandemic%20in%202020

American Psychological Association: Stress In America 2025:

https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2025#:~:text=In%20a%20time%20when%20relationships,about%20disagreement%E2%80%94it's%20about%20disconnection

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BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast.

Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM

Have you ever wondered why you're so damn hard on yourself? Why it's so easy to tear yourself down and so hard to appreciate the person looking back at you in the mirror?

This week, we're talking about self criticism and how to develop a mindset of self appreciation as you head into the home stretch of 2025.

You'll learn:

1. Three of the factors that cause self criticism

2. How to understand what’s fueling your inner critic’s monologue

3. (3) steps to develop self appreciation: the ultimate gift this holiday season, that keeps right on giving

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Ready to think well? Let's optimize your mindset together: https://colebakerbagwell.com/

BIG, heartfelt gratitude to @Requisit for their original music that's featured on this podcast.

Listen to their newest album, on Open Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wCfpSR2D4QXDgJJIxuglM