September arrives with crisp air, new planners, and the quiet promise of a fresh start. But for many of us, that “reset” can quickly morph into all-or-nothing rules, shame, and overwhelm. In this candid episode, Michelle shares how she slid into the September Reset trap after a joyful, fulfilling summer—and how a quarterly planning day helped her course-correct back to care, not control.
You’ll hear:
- A personal story about swapping a summer of fulfilment for an overloaded September to-do list—and what snapped her out of it
- Why the reset mindset is so tempting (hello, back-to-school conditioning + fall marketing)
- How diet culture disguises control as discipline and “getting back on track”
- The real cost of resets: shame cycles, rigidity, ignoring your body’s cues
- A gentler approach: recalibration and rhythm
- The morning question: “What do I need to be happy today?”
- Examples that feel like care (earlier bedtimes, simple soups, evening walks) rather than rules
- Moving from starting over to honouring what you’ve already built
If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who’s feeling the September pressure.
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