Most people wait for January to “start fresh” — but the research shows 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. So in this bonus episode, Leanne and Susie flip the script and show you why starting small now is the real secret to lasting results.

You’ll learn how to use December to build momentum, not lose it, and how a few simple habits can make 2026 feel completely different from every other “new year, new me” attempt.

In this episode, we cover:
The real reasons resolutions fail — and why January is actually the hardest time to overhaul your habits
Why waiting for motivation never works (and what to focus on instead)
How to set SMART goals that fit your real life, not your perfect-life fantasy
The one small daily “anchor point” that keeps your goals front-of-mind
Simple progress tracking that works even for the busiest women
Holiday “healthy hacks” to help you stay balanced without feeling restricted
How to avoid your personal “Achilles heel” habits that derail you every year
Our own 2026 health and lifestyle goals and how we’re starting early

If you’re tired of restarting every January, this is the episode that finally shows you how to start small, stay consistent and build habits that last.

Press play — and start now, not later.

Most people wait for January to &ldquo;start fresh&rdquo; &mdash; but the research shows 80% of New Year&rsquo;s resolutions fail by February. So in this bonus episode, Leanne and Susie flip the script and show you why starting small now is the real secret to lasting results.
You&rsquo;ll learn how to use December to build momentum, not lose it, and how a few simple habits can make 2026 feel completely different from every other &ldquo;new year, new me&rdquo; attempt.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The real reasons resolutions fail &mdash; and why January is actually the hardest time to overhaul your habits</li>
<li>Why waiting for motivation never works (and what to focus on instead)</li>
<li>How to set SMART goals that fit your real life, not your perfect-life fantasy</li>
<li>The one small daily &ldquo;anchor point&rdquo; that keeps your goals front-of-mind</li>
<li>Simple progress tracking that works even for the busiest women</li>
<li>Holiday &ldquo;healthy hacks&rdquo; to help you stay balanced without feeling restricted</li>
<li>How to avoid your personal &ldquo;Achilles heel&rdquo; habits that derail you every year</li>
<li>Our own 2026 health and lifestyle goals and how we&rsquo;re starting early</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re tired of restarting every January, this is the episode that finally shows you how to start small, stay consistent and build habits that last.
Press play &mdash; and start now, not later.

Unlock your best health in just 30 minutes a week. Join the thousands of listeners who’ve transformed their lives with The Nutrition Couch, Australia’s top-ranked nutrition podcast. Each Wednesday at 6am AEST, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell deliver powerful, bite-sized advice that’s easy to implement and designed to make healthy living simple and enjoyable.

Ready for a healthier you? Subscribe now and start your journey with actionable tips that fit seamlessly into your busy life. Don’t wait—your path to better health begins here with The Nutrition Couch.

Unlock your best health in just 30 minutes a week. Join the thousands of listeners who’ve transformed their lives with The Nutrition Couch, Australia’s top-ranked nutrition podcast. Each Wednesday at 6am AEST, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell deliver powerful, bite-sized advice that’s easy to implement and designed to make healthy living simple and enjoyable.
Ready for a healthier you? Subscribe now and start your journey with actionable tips that fit seamlessly into your busy life. Don’t wait—your path to better health begins here with The Nutrition Couch.

The Nutrition Couch

Welcome to The Nutrition Couch, a weekly podcast from two of Australia’s leading dietitians & nutritionists, Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward. This is the first nutrition podcast that looks at weekly food & health trends. Every Sunday at 7am AEST, we will be uploading an episode that covers nutrition news, trending food products, case studies and we will also be answering our listener questions. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews.

Forget January. This episode shows you how to build momentum now with small, achievable habits, SMART goals and simple daily tracking so your 2026 health goals actually last.

Stop Waiting for January: The Goal-Setting Episode You Actually Need.

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