Mid-Year Reset: How to Realign, Refocus, and Finish the Year Strong

We’re officially halfway through the year, which makes this the perfect time to pause, reflect, and take an honest look at where you are versus where you thought you’d be.

In this episode, Holly Joy shares a personal mid-year review and walks you through the exact process she uses to evaluate goals, navigate setbacks, and create meaningful momentum for the months ahead. Whether you've completely fallen off track, achieved some wins, or feel stuck somewhere in between, this conversation will help you reset without shame and move forward with clarity.

You'll learn why most people fail by trying to change too much at once, how to build your identity around the person you're becoming, and why accountability, community, and realistic expectations matter more than motivation alone.

This episode is your reminder that you don't need a new year to start over. You just need a new decision.

In This Episode:

• Why the halfway point of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit
• How to honestly assess your progress without falling into self-criticism
• The difference between goals that inspire you and goals that overwhelm you
• Why focusing on one or two priorities often creates the biggest breakthroughs
• How identity-based habits create lasting change
• Navigating setbacks, failures, and unexpected life challenges
• The role of accountability, support, and community in long-term success
• How to adjust your goals based on your current season of life and capacity
• Practical steps to create momentum for the second half of the year

Key Takeaways:

• Progress starts with honesty.
• You don't have to abandon a goal just because you've fallen behind.
• Focus creates results. Trying to change everything usually changes nothing.
• Lasting transformation comes from becoming the person who naturally does the behaviors, not just forcing the behaviors themselves.
• Community and accountability often matter more than willpower.
• Goals should evolve as your life evolves.
• The second half of the year can look completely different from the first.

Reflection Questions:

• What goals have I made meaningful progress toward this year?
• Where have I been avoiding honesty with myself?
• What is one goal I need to release, revise, or recommit to?
• Who do I need to become to achieve the results I want?
• What support, accountability, or community would help me stay consistent?

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ABOUT HOLLY JOY MCCABE

Holly Joy McCabe is a licensed somatic trauma therapist, speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and creator of Brain Body Speak. Her work blends neuroscience, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, and holistic wellness to help people reclaim their health, happiness, confidence, and success.

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Remember: You do not need a new year, a new month, or a perfect plan to change your life. You simply need the courage to make your next decision align with the person you want to become. 💛

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Myofunctional Therapy, Airway Health, and Self-Advocacy with Kaitlyn ShrumHolly Joy McCabe interviews Kaitlyn Shrum, a speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist specializing in airway health, to explain myofunctional therapy as “physical therapy” for the tongue, lips, face, and neck to build correct resting posture (tongue suctioned to the palate, lips closed, teeth gently apart, nasal breathing) and improve swallowing, speech sounds, TMJ issues, nervous system regulation, and sleep-disordered breathing.

They discuss how dysfunctional breathing and poor tongue posture can contribute to fight-or-flight patterns, and how therapy can support sleep by strengthening oral and pharyngeal structures. Kaitlyn shares her own upper airway resistance syndrome experience and the role of dentistry and orthodontic history, while both discuss women being dismissed in healthcare and the need to advocate, seek open-minded practitioners, and take a multidimensional, connected approach to health. Kaitlyn can be found at

https://www.southernspeechandmyo.com/ and on

https://www.instagram.com/southernspeechandmyo/

Get a copy of her new book here https://a.co/d/0bgMJo6v 00:00 Show Intro01:37 Podcast Mission02:37 Meet Kaitlyn03:07 Breath Journey05:31 Kaitlyn Origin Story09:14 Myo Therapy Basics13:42 Whole Body Connections18:18 Tongue Vagus Link19:42 Sleep Breathing Impact22:53 UARS And Orthodontics26:55 Women Dismissed In Care35:39 Sponsor Magnesium Break38:13 Self Advocacy Tips40:05 Invisible Illness Bias41:11 Women Under Pressure43:34 Breathwork for Baseline44:41 Nasal Surgery Wakeup46:13 Body Awareness Skills51:30 Moms and Regulation53:40 Finding Myo Therapy56:06 Zoom Smile Assessment01:01:16 Asymmetry and Growth01:06:14 Posture Confidence Shift01:08:53 Key Takeaways Recap01:13:00 Advocacy and Medicine Gaps01:15:20 Where to Find Kaitlyn01:17:22 Final Wrap