New Year, Same You? | Creating Change That Lasts [Q&A with Dr. Jennifer]

New Year, Same You? | Creating Change That Lasts [Q&A with Dr. Jennifer]

From Conversations with Dr. Jennifer by Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

February 2, 2026 · 59 min

About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife discusses the challenges of creating lasting change and personal growth in relationships, using listener questions to guide the conversation.

 Change is hard and it's not just because you lack willpower. Change is hard because it asks you to step into a version of yourself that feels unfamiliar—the one who’s still learning to speak honestly, love wholeheartedly, and tolerate the discomfort that comes from facing ourselves honestly. The unease you feel when you start to change isn’t a sign that something’s wrong. It’s a sign that your brain is doing exactly what it needs to do to grow. In this episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife uses questions submitted by listeners to drive a discussion about how we can create transformation in ourselves and in our relationships. Listen to the full episode to learn: Why most resolutions fail (and what actually creates lasting change) How to navigate the discomfort of growth without retreating to old patterns The power of self-confrontation Learn more about your upcoming events HERE: https://buytickets.at/jenniferfinlaysonfifephd

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Topics covered

  • change
  • self-improvement
  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • resolutions
  • self-confrontation

Keywords

  • change
  • resolutions
  • personal growth
  • self-confrontation
  • discomfort
  • transformation
  • relationships

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