In this episode of Modern Latina in Midlife, I'm sharing why I don't jump into "New Year energy" in January and why slowing down during this season has been one of the most supportive practices for my body, mind, and nervous system.

For years, I noticed a clear pattern: after the holidays, my energy drops and my system naturally wants rest, reflection, and simplicity. I used to think this was just personal or tied to my March birthday. Recently, I've learned this rhythm aligns with a concept called wintering, popularized by Wintering.

In this episode, we cover:

• What "wintering" means and why it's a natural human cycle
• Why January is often the hardest time to force change
• The biological and nervous system reasons winter feels slower
• Why most New Year's resolutions don't stick
• How winter supports rest, reflection, and maintenance
• Why I plan my year in late February instead of January
• Practical ways to winter well without falling behind

If you've been feeling tired, unmotivated, or out of sync with New Year expectations, this episode will help you understand why and offer a more realistic way forward.

As always, thank you for being here. If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review, it helps more women find these conversations.

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I may never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, book a complimentary consultation here.

Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Resources:

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

In this guided meditation episode, I lead you through a deep energy clearing and chakra balancing practice to help release negative and stagnant energy from the past year and gently welcome 2026. I begin with extended grounding to calm the nervous system and clear your energy field, then guide you through each chakra, explaining how it affects areas of life such as safety, emotions, confidence, relationships, communication, intuition, and perspective. This meditation is designed to support reflection and energetic reset during the winter season, without pressure to set goals or force momentum, so you can enter the new calendar year feeling more grounded, clear, and emotionally steady.

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I may never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, get in touch with me at sonia@soniasdesk.com. Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Resources:

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May

This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife http://instagram.com/modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

Something powerful is happening.
And it's being led by women.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to be a woman in business in 2025—the growth, the resilience, the truth behind the numbers, and the inner work no one talks about. Women now own nearly 4 in 10 U.S. businesses, with Women of Color leading one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial movements in history. And still… the journey isn't easy. Funding gaps. Burnout. Self-doubt. The pressure to do it "right."

I share the stats that matter and then I go deeper.
Into what I've learned from 10 years in business.
The lessons you don't get from Instagram quotes.
The mindset shifts. The energetic work. The uncomfortable growth that actually changes everything.

For women who are building—or ready to build—this episode focuses on real action steps, decision-making, and the mindset shifts that separate long-term success from short-term hustle.

Episode Highlights

• Why women are driving nearly half of all new businesses—and what that means for the future
• The real reasons businesses close (and why women still show strong survival rates)
• Why starting before you feel ready is non-negotiable
• How clarity only comes from action (messy action counts)
• The truth about discomfort and why it's a sign you're growing
• Why the women who succeed are usually the ones who simply didn't quit
• How to stop copying what works for others and build what works for you
• Pricing from self-worth
• Why intuition, inner work, and energy matter more than strategy alone
• What it really means to "act as if" and embody the version of you who already has the results

Resources:
This episode is made possible by The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. A book by Michelle Chalfant. Get your copy at bluechakrastudio.com/adultchairbook

NEW YEAR OFFER: I'm opening 3 spots to work with me through the entire year of 2026 for just $5,000. A deal I will never run again!

This is for the woman who is ready to make a complete change in life, whether it's career, business, lifestyle, energy, relationships, or is ready to finally create the life that is in alignment with her dreams. Is that you? If it is, get in touch with me at sonia@soniasdesk.com. Imagine what one year from now can look like for you…Now I'm here to tell you, that is possible for you.

Where To Find Me:

Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife http://instagram.com/modernlatinainmidlife

Email: sonia@soniasdesk.com
Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/