# 26: Why Your Body Hates New Year’s Resolutions (And What to Do Instead)

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Podcast: [Beyond Wellness Culture | Women Over 40, Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, Stress, Healthy Habits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-wellness-culture-women-over-40-nervous-system-regulation-burnout-stress-healthy-habits-7050322)
Published: 2026-01-01T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://drbrooksheehan.com/podcast/
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## Resource

Why do New Year’s resolutions feel so motivating… and then fall apart? In this first episode of 2026, Dr. Brook sets the tone for the year ahead by breaking down why the body resists resolutions—especially extreme, outcome-driven health goals—and what actually works instead. Rather than pushing harder, ignoring signals, or swinging between extremes, this episode invites you into a different approach: learning how to listen to your body, honor its signals, and make sustainable changes that bui...

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