Feeling the pressure to reinvent yourself this new year? What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t found in becoming a new you… but in returning to the core version of who you’ve always been?

In this powerful Season 4 kickoff of the Core Happiness Podcast, Kacee Banks unpacks why so many of us feel stuck, disconnected, or behind and how beginning again doesn’t mean starting over. It means realigning with your values, your truth, your inner compass.

Inside this episode:

✨ Why “glow ups” can still leave you empty

✨ How misaligned goals create emotional weight

✨ The science behind identity-based clarity

✨ Why 91% of resolutions fail (it’s not because you’re lazy)

✨ How to reset by reconnecting to your core values

✨ 3 transformational journaling questions to guide your new year

If you’ve been chasing goals you “should” want… if you’ve lost track of your intuition… or if you’re craving a reset without losing yourself in the process, this episode will bring you home to YOU.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 New Year, Same You: Embracing Your Core Self

00:44 The Illusion of Reinvention

01:37 Chasing Someone Else's Success

03:32 The Power of Core Values

05:05 Setting Goals Aligned with Your Identity

08:36 Practical Steps to Realign Your Life

10:17 Journaling for Inner Clarity

11:48 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

💛 The Core Return Reset is now open.

A 5-day clarity experience to help you rebuild self-trust, realign with your core, and begin again from truth and not pressure.

👉 http://thecorereturn.com/

If this resonates, tap LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and share the episode with someone who needs a gentler, truer way to begin again.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (FREE):

- Core Happiness Website: www.corehappiness.com

- Core Happiness Meditations & Affirmations on Youtube

FOLLOW US:

- Instagram: @CoreHappiness and @TheClarityConsultant

- Youtube: @CoreHappiness ​

In this episode, we sit down with Renee Zukin, an accomplished author, educator, and mental health advocate, to explore the concept of everyday bravery. Renee, who has over 20 years of experience, discusses her new self-help memoir 'Every Day I'm Brave,' providing insights on how to live courageously despite fear. Through grounding practices, writing, and self-compassion, she highlights the importance of authenticity and community in our journey towards self-discovery and inner trust.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Starting the Day with Courage

00:22 Introducing Renee Zukin: Advocate for Courage and Authenticity

01:10 Defining Inner Work and Collective Change

02:45 The Epiphany of Everyday Bravery

05:09 Redefining Strength and Vulnerability

12:00 The Power of Writing and Storytelling

18:12 Embracing Authenticity and Grounding Techniques

22:31 Showing Up as Your Best Self

23:48 The Power of Self-Compassion

25:20 Overcoming Personal Challenges

27:09 Building Visibility and Community

29:44 Rediscovering Bravery and Courage

32:58 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care

35:24 Productive Procrastination and Fear of Success

39:34 Bravery as a Daily Practice

40:29 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Contact Renee:

Social Media Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/reneezukin/
• https://www.facebook.com/zukin1

Website URL: www.everydayimbrave.com

Additional Free Resources:

• www.corehappiness.com
• https://www.youtube.com/@CoreHappiness

In this episode, we dive into the surprising wave of emotions that can rise up after you set a boundary. If you’ve ever said “no” and then immediately spiraled into guilt, shame, or second-guessing, you’re not alone. We explore why these reactions surface, what they reveal about your deeper healing, and how to move through them with compassion instead of self-criticism.

Through powerful mindset shifts you’ll learn how boundary-setting can trigger emotional detox, why your old patterns resist your growth, and how to rebuild unshakable self-trust. This episode will help you understand your emotional landscape, honor your inner voice, and stand by your boundaries with confidence, even when it feels uncomfortable.

JOIN THE CORE RETURN™ RESET: http://thecorereturn.com/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Introduction: Setting Boundaries and Self-Reflection

00:40 — What Emotional Backlash Really Is

01:00 — Personal Story: The Inner Conflict of Saying No

02:25 — The Emotional Detox: Guilt and Healing

03:55 — Reframing Guilt & Rebuilding Self-Trust

04:44 — Grieving the Old Self & Moving Forward

06:13 — Practical Questions for Self-Reflection

07:22 — Invitation to Deeper Emotional Reclamation

08:06 — Conclusion: Embracing the Discomfort of Becoming

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (FREE):

- Core Happiness Website: www.corehappiness.com

- Core Happiness Meditations & Affirmations on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCq8USp4HgCQ_lMoiogO7tUw

FOLLOW US:

- Instagram: @CoreHappiness and @TheClarityConsultant

- Youtube: @CoreHappiness ​