Welcome to 2026, Habit Thrivers!

Today, in this very first Habit Thrive Podcast episode of 2026, I hope to set the tone for a new year that’s not about rigid resolutions, but about intention, alignment, and self-trust.

You may have noticed that traditional New Year goals or resolutions have fallen out of favor over the years (especially for those of us in our “Me Now” years).

That harsh “fix yourself and push harder” energy may no longer feel aligned with who you are in this stage of your life.

If this is you, I want to instead issue a bold invitation — a phrase that really landed for me as I wrapped up 2025, and one that feels like a much more supportive way to move forward.

To me, an invitation is never about pressure or persuasion; it’s a soft opening, a gentle doorway, and a reminder that real change happens when we choose it for ourselves.

In 2026, give yourself permission to pause, to breathe, to listen inward, and to trust yourself and the science that supports sustainable change.

Join me in moving forward in a way that feels right for you, with curiosity instead of expectation and compassion instead of critique.

Today's episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t require force—just trust, kindness, and the confidence to choose what aligns with who you truly are.

On this episode:

Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Welcome to the closing week of 2025, Habit Thrivers!

As we wrap up 2025, several themes from our year together stood out:

• Meditation and mindfulness as coming home to ourselves;
• Movement as nourishment and joy;
• Nutrition as care and empowerment;
• Ayurveda as a reminder that rhythm and seasons matter;
• Decluttering as a way to lighten not just our homes but our minds;
• And overall wellness as self-honouring rather than self-improvement.

Woven through it all was our Habit Thrive lens — habits, routines, and rituals — because that’s where wisdom becomes lived experience.

Today, on Episode #184, I'm sharing some more of my favourite podcasts (including one specific episode I have listened to throughout 2025).

Listen through the Habit Thrive lens by asking how what you hear could become a supportive habit, grounding routine, or meaningful ritual in your Me Now Years.

The insight I received from my podcast listening has inspired something bold for 2026!

Starting January 1st, I’ll be sharing short, soulful 2–5 minute daily audio messages as a private podcast — not as a challenge, but as an invitation to gentle, consistent grounding and connection.

You can join for a month, a year, or whenever it feels right for you. Just click the link below to see the details.

Thank you for an incredible 2025 and for being part of this beautiful Me Now community. I can’t wait to see what 2026 holds as we continue to thrive together!

On this episode:

Power & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it here

Clutterbug Podcast

Wellness by Design

The Flipping 50 Show

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Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Are you craving a little more space over the holidays — space to explore, reflect, and maybe even level up how you listen to podcasts?

Today, on Episode #183 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we’re doing something a little different — and incredibly practical. We’re talking about the logistics of podcast listening: How to follow shows, save episodes, manage downloads, and choose a platform in a way that actually supports your habits and routines instead of adding more overwhelm.

This episode is perfect for the space between Christmas and New Year’s — when there’s often a little more breathing room to explore something new (or refine what’s already working).

• Why podcasts can be such a nourishing part of our daily habits and rituals
• How making podcast listening easier increases the likelihood we’ll stick with it
• My favorite podcast recommendations (and why they support mindset, nourishment, and rhythm)
• A simple, beginner-friendly breakdown of podcast logistics (following podcasts, and saving vs. downloading episodes)
• How to reduce tech frustration and decision fatigue around listening (checking your device settings and choosing a podcast platform)
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If you’re newer to podcasts — or simply in a season with a little more spaciousness — this episode is an invitation to explore podcast listening in a way that feels calm, intentional, and supportive.

You might even enjoy listening to this episode on one device while following along step-by-step on another.

No rush. No pressure. Just exploration.

Lorrie xoxox

On this episode:

The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Zoe, Science and Nutrition Podcast

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:

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Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond