Keep, Change, or Flip: A Smarter Way to Set New Year Goals Without Burning Out
About this episode
Maddy Michielssen discusses a compassionate approach to setting New Year goals using the Keep / Change / Flip method.
In this reflective and empowering solo episode, Maddy shares a conversation she didn’t plan — but felt deeply called to record. What started as a last-minute pivot turned into an opportunity to speak on something that has quietly changed the lives of her clients, friends, and herself for years: how we approach change at the start of a new year. In a wellness culture that often mocks New Year’s resolutions — or frames growth as either “do nothing” or “reinvent everything” — Maddy offers a more grounded, compassionate framework for real transformation. She introduces the Keep / Change / Flip method: a practical, nervous-system-aware way to reflect on the past year without shame, set intentions without burnout, and move forward without erasing who you already are. Maddy also shares a personal ritual she’s practiced since childhood — creating a “treasure map” (often called a vision board) — and explains why physically engaging with your goals, seeing them daily, and being intentional with language can quietly shape the actions you take all year long. This episode is not about becoming a “new you.” It’s about honoring what worked, releasing what didn’t, and courageously flipping what…
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