If you’re already feeling like you’ve "failed" at your 2026 goals because you haven't hit the ground running, this episode is your permission slip to turn off the pressure cooker.

In this episode, I’m opening up about my own "holiday haze" and the collective guilt that comes with the January 1st hustle. I’m peeling back the curtain on why so many of us feel friction right now by exploring the history of the 13-month calendar and the biological rhythms we’ve been disconnected from. Whether it’s the astrological transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse or the realization that nature doesn’t actually bloom in the dead of winter, I want to remind you that you aren’t stuck—you’re just shedding.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The Math of the Moon: Why a 13-month, 28-day calendar was once used to honor feminine cycles and reflection.
• Shedding vs. Racing: Why we are technically still in the "Snake" phase until February 16th and why forcing momentum right now creates so much resistance.
• The Spring Portal: Why March is the original New Year and why "hibernating" in January is a fundamental human need.
• Foundations Over Skyscrapers: How I'm embracing a "walking" phase in my business to build a foundation that actually lasts.

Are you feeling that mid-winter friction? If this conversation gave you a sense of peace, I’d love for you to share it with a friend who needs a reminder that she isn't behind. Please follow In The Middle Of It and leave a five-star rating to help more women find their way into our community.

Keywords New Year goals, 2026 intentions, Year of the Wood Snake, Year of the Fire Horse, 13-month calendar, feminine business energy, seasonal living, mindset coaching for moms, slowing down in winter.