January has a way of making working moms feel like they should immediately “get it together.” New goals. New routines. New habits. A better, more disciplined version of themselves. But if you’re starting this year already tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally spent from December, that pressure can feel crushing.

In today’s episode, Kristen offers a refreshing alternative to the “New Year, New You” mindset and explains why most moms don’t need more discipline — they need more support. She unpacks why December lingers in your body and nervous system long after the holidays are over, and how skipping recovery is often what leads to burnout cycles year after year.

This episode is a permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start the year in a way that actually feels sustainable. If January already feels heavy, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

• Why January can feel overwhelming even before the year really begins
• How December depletion affects your motivation, energy, and nervous system
• The problem with “New Year, New You” thinking for already-exhausted moms
• A gentle reset framework to help you start the year without guilt
• Three simple anchors that support sustainable routines and energy

“Most burnout doesn’t come from lack of motivation. It comes from asking too much of ourselves too quickly.”

"You didn’t enter the new year rested. You entered it depleted."

“December doesn’t end on December 31st — it lingers...”

“his year doesn’t need to be loud, extreme, or exhausting to be meaningful.”

“You don’t need a new you. You need care, support, and breathing room inside the life you already have.”

If you're craving more, download The No Guilt Reset: 5 Steps to Building a Life You're Obsessed with.

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Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good—all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt.

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