Produced by Podfire.

In this New Year yarn, Linda and Preston dive deep into what fresh starts truly mean beyond the marketing hype and calendar-driven expectations. They explore the contrast between commercialised “seasons” and the real cycles of nature, discussing how reconnecting with Country, animals, plants and natural rhythms can strengthen our wellbeing. The conversation unpacks resilience across generations, the importance of contribution, and the role of responsibility, respect and self-awareness in personal growth.

In this episode, Linda and Preston yarn about:

• Reflecting on Christmas, family time and what really matters
• The difference between presence and presents
• How society creates “new year” pressure through marketing
• Returning to natural seasons, cultural teachings and listening to Country
• Awareness of animals, plants, weather and how they guide us
• Connection, community and the shifts happening in the world
• Challenges—why they come, how they help us grow and how we respond
• Resilience across generations and how it has changed
• Respect and responsibility as everyday practices
• The danger of blame and excuses—and why they are “poisonous cousins”
• Holding ourselves accountable while giving grace when we slip up
• The impact of our energy on others, even strangers
• The importance of uncomfortable conversations and personal growth
• Finding balance and preparing for opportunities that arise unexpectedly