New Year’s resolutions often sound motivating—but they can quietly damage your relationship with yourself.

In this episode, Kory offers a gentler, more sustainable way to set goals—one that prioritizes wellbeing over self-criticism. Using the A Well Cared For Human framework, she walks through how to align your goals with your body, mind, spirit, and relationships, while paying close attention to the thoughts, language, and actions that shape how growth actually feels.

This episode explores:

• Why results-based goals can harm your mental health

• How to replace self-judgment with compassion

• A practical framework for setting supportive, realistic intentions

• Why the action itself—not the outcome—is the real win

If you’re craving growth without shame, this episode is for you. Learn more about how to become A Well Cared For Human by visiting www.awellcaredforhuman.com

Episode 145: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World

In this week’s episode, Kory explores why so many of us feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or “out of sync” — and why none of it is a personal failing. Living in a fast-moving, hyperconnected world constantly pulls us off center. Add in the pressure to “get it together,” stay productive, and keep up with endless expectations, and balance becomes nearly impossible to maintain.

Drawing from the four pillars of wellbeing — Body, Mind & Emotions, Spirit, and Connection — Kory breaks down what imbalance really looks like, how quickly it shows up in our daily lives, and how to use gentle “counterweights” to restore harmony.

You’ll learn:

• Why awareness is the key to finding balance • How to identify imbalances before they spiral • What your energy, emotions, creativity, and relationships are telling you • How overworking, under-resting, or overstimulation quietly drain you • Why systemic narratives make us feel like we’re failing • Simple, compassionate ways to get grounded again — no shame, no pressure

This episode is for anyone who feels tired, stretched thin, creatively stuck, or disconnected from themselves. You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel whole again — just a few mindful shifts and a lot of self-kindness.

Listen now to reconnect with your center, replenish your energy, and remember that balance is something you practice, not something you perfect. Learn more at www.awellcaredforhuman.com

Author James Clear said, “"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” The only problem is that most systems that dictate our lives are not built by us, let alone for us.

In this episode, host Kory discusses how systemic structures impact our relationship with ourselves and our ability to nurture the four pillars of wellness: body, mind and emotions, spirit, and connection. Kory explains how societal expectations, particularly within American culture, often undermine our self-care efforts. From productivity pressures affecting our physical health to consumerism influencing our mental and emotional state, Kory details how these systems manipulate our well-being. Despite systemic challenges, Kory emphasizes the importance of investing in self-care and cautions against self-blame. Learn more about Kory and her work at www.awellcaredforhuman.com