2026 is the year you finally become your ideal self, & here's how to do it

Hey yall!! This is the final podcast episode of 2025, and I wanted to end the year on a real, grounded, locked-in note...not toxic positivity, not victim mentality, just honesty.In this episode, I talk about what it actually means to end the year strong, how I’m shifting into a locked-in baddie mindset for 2026, and why feeling stuck, unmotivated, or off-track isn’t random, it’s usually a sign you’re out of alignment with your why.We get into:✨Why life is supposed to feel uncomfortable when you’re not aligned✨How connecting to your ideal self changes everything✨The difference between “I should” habits vs. habits that actually stick✨Taking accountability without shaming yourself✨Dating, discernment, red flags, and choosing better for yourself✨Why staying in a victim mindset keeps you stuck✨How your algorithms, media, and habits shape your mindset✨A reflection exercise that completely shifted how I view the last 10 years✨Why memories, risks, and saying yes matter more than routines aloneThis episode is for anyone who wants to go into 2026 clear, empowered, and intentional, not repeating the same year again. If you’re ready to lock in, reflect, and take responsibility for the life you’re building, this one’s for you.✨ Follow the podcast, subscribe, and get ready. I’m already booking guests for 2026!!Enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!Get $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182#StellaRaePodcast

00:00 – Final episode of 2025 + ending the year strong
01:20 – What “locked-in baddie mindset” actually means
02:16 – Overwhelm, “I should” energy & why it drains you
03:10 – Start with your why (not motivation)
04:35 – Making habits part of the plan, not a mood
05:00 – Dating rant: standards, discernment & confusion online
06:58 – Red flags we ignore (and why bad dates keep happening)
08:53 – Accountability vs. victim mindset (important distinction)
10:56 – Why avoiding responsibility keeps you stuck
13:14 – The 2016 nostalgia exercise that changed my perspective
15:34 – Memories, risks & why routine alone isn’t enough
17:00 – Gratitude, podcast reflections & heading into 2026