Every December, I hear women say, “I thought I’d be further along by now.” There’s a unique pressure we feel this time of year, the push to wrap things up, be productive, and fix everything before January. Maybe you’re feeling exhausted, behind, or like you “should” be doing more before the year is up. You’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through the very real reasons behind end-of-year burnout and how it’s affecting your relationship with food, your body, and your expectations of yourself. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs, interrupt the guilt spiral, and take micro movements to feel more grounded.
• 02:45 – Why December feels so emotionally heavy, and why that’s not your fault
• 05:04 – How burnout and food guilt get tangled together this time of year
• 09:44 – The achievement trap: tying your worth to “doing more”
• 14:54 – What micro movements are and how they help rebuild trust with your body
• 19:08 – A realistic way to shift nighttime food patterns without restriction
• 24:44 – The four eating personality types, and how to use yours for support
Get clarity on your patterns and learn what’s actually going on behind the binge, try my free Eating Personality Quiz: meredithmackenzie.ca/personality-quiz
If this episode landed somewhere real for you, send me a message on Instagram, I’d love to hear what part resonated most. If you’re ready for deeper support, my One Body to Love program is where we heal the roots of your relationship with food, together.

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