If you’re tired of setting New Year’s resolutions only to feel discouraged by February, this episode is for you. We're throwing out the toxic, shame-based planning playbook for good.

This isn't a talk about more willpower or bigger goals. It’s about the one thing that truly determines your success: your identity.

Drawing from neuroscience, personal story (including my journey after The Biggest Loser), and practical faith, I break down why 92% of people fail at their resolutions and how you can build a 2026 plan that actually sticks—not from pressure, but from purpose.

You’ll Learn:

Why we plan from shame or fantasy (and how both sabotage us).

The critical difference between a goal and an expectation—and why one collapses while the other builds trust.

How your self-identity dictates your behavior more tha ...