Pulling The Thread with Elise Loehnen 3 Things to Leave Behind (Monthly Solo)
Dec 29, 2025
The podcast kicks off with a refreshing take on New Year’s resolutions, emphasizing what to let go instead of what to gain. Elise reflects on personal growth and midlife shifts, advocating for freedom over obligation. She explores joy as a guiding principle for decision-making and critiques the anxiety that comes from social media algorithms. Embracing introversion, she highlights the value of deep relationships over superficial connections. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to leave behind what's limiting and prioritize joy and authenticity in the coming year.
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Resolutions As Concrete Plans
- Elise's dad converted resolutions into concrete action plans, shaping her approach.
- That upbringing led her to use planners and goals but also to question ungrounded resolutions.
Sleep On Emotional Waves
- Wait for the full emotional wave to pass before making big decisions.
- Sleep on choices and then decide without emotion for clearer outcomes.
Let Joy Be Your Tuning Fork
- Use your body as a tuning fork: ask 'Does this feel joyful?' before saying yes.
- Prioritize fun and joy as decision criteria, not just duty.