Your Next, Best Step

Exhausted by "New Year, New You" pressure? Here's the truth: you don't need to become someone different to have a better year. This episode introduces identity-based habits - a research-backed approach where you align small actions with who God already says you are. I nstead of outcome-focused goals that most people abandon, you'll discover how to build sustainable change...

Only 9% of people complete their New Year's resolutions - but it's not because you're weak. It's because you're trying to change everything at once. If you woke up on January 2nd feeling disappointed that nothing magically transformed overnight, this episode is for you.  Janet explains why resolutions fail, what research says about sustainable change, and why God invites u...

Only 9% of people complete their New Year's resolutions - but it's not because you're weak. It's because you're trying to change everything at once. If you woke up on January 2nd feeling disappointed that nothing magically transformed overnight, this episode is for you.  Janet explains why resolutions fail, what research says about sustainable change, and why God invites u...

Before you step into the new year, there's something important to do: bless the year behind you.  In this New Year's Eve episode, Coach Janet J guides you through "The Year Blessing" - a simple 3-part practice (5-10 minutes) that combines gratitude, acknowledgment, and intentional release to create healthy closure. Plus, Janet prays a special blessing over you as you transition...

Before you step into the new year, there's something important to do: bless the year behind you.  In this New Year's Eve episode, Coach Janet J guides you through "The Year Blessing" - a simple 3-part practice (5-10 minutes) that combines gratitude, acknowledgment, and intentional release to create healthy closure. Plus, Janet prays a special blessing over you as you transition...

December 29th feels awkward - you're not quite recovering, not quite planning, just... in between. In this episode, Coach Janet J explains why "liminal space" (the threshold between what was and what will be) feels so uncomfortable, and introduces "The Threshold Practice " - a simple 3-part approach that takes about 5 minutes to honor this sacred transition time instead of...

December 29th feels awkward - you're not quite recovering, not quite planning, just... in between. In this episode, Coach Janet J explains why "liminal space" (the threshold between what was and what will be) feels so uncomfortable, and introduces "The Threshold Practice " - a simple 3-part approach that takes about 5 minutes to honor this sacred transition time instead of...

The holidays are over, and if you’re feeling flat, tired, or a little sad - you’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Janet J explains why post-holiday letdown is normal, what’s happening in your body after weeks of stress, and how God renews strength for ordinary days. You’ll hear a gentle, science-backed recovery plan and permission to rest without guilt. 🎙 Listen to Your Next Best Step Podcast  ...

If you’re feeling flat, tired, or emotionally empty after Christmas, this episode is for you. Research shows most people experience a post-holiday letdown, and it’s not a lack of gratitude or faith. It’s your nervous system recovering after weeks of stress and adrenaline. In this short episode, I explain what’s happening in your body, why rest is necessary, and how God renews strength -not excitem...

This special Christmas Eve episode of Your Next Best Step Podcast is a gentle reminder that God doesn’t ask for perfect - He asks for real. Drawing from John 1:14 and Matthew 1:23, Coach Janet J reflects on the truth that Jesus entered the mess, not ideal circumstances, and God’s presence meets us exactly where we are. If your Christmas feels tired, imperfect, or not quite magical, this message is...

If your Christmas doesn’t feel magical, this message is for you. Jesus wasn’t born into perfect circumstances, and that changes everything. God didn’t wait for things to be polished or peaceful. He came to be with us - in the exhaustion, the disappointment, and the mess. Take one minute. Let go of perfection. Receive presence. Visit: https://YourNextBestStep.com and get your daily reset. Ready for...

Christmas is just days away, and if your stress is high and your to-do list is still full, this episode is for you. Coach Janet J shares a simple, calming tool rooted in Philippians 4:6–7 to help you interrupt anxiety and receive God’s peace in real time. Learn how using one anchor word with your breath can settle your nervous system and guard your heart and mind, even in the middle of holiday cha...

When holiday stress spikes, you don’t need a long routine—you need a reset. In this short episode, Coach Janet J shares a simple, faith-centered tool to calm anxiety in real time - right in the middle of errands, wrapping, last-minute changes, and full to-do lists. Rooted in Philippians 4:6–7, this practice helps your body and mind receive peace that truly transcends understanding. 🎧 Listen to th...

Holiday spending doesn’t have to steal your peace.  In this episode, Coach Janet J breaks down Proverbs 21:5 - “The plans of the diligent lead to profit” -  and shows how diligence, clarity, and honest planning can calm the financial pressure so many women feel during the holidays. You’ll learn how to:  ✨ Identify your true “enough number”  ✨ Make spending decisions that honor your future self  ...

Feeling financial pressure this holiday season? You’re not alone, and you’re not failing. In this clip, Coach Janet J breaks down Proverbs 21:5 and explains why God calls us to diligence, not overspending, guilt, or comparison.  Your worth isn’t measured in dollars, and your love isn’t measured in gift receipts. Take your next best step: discover your “Enough Number” and reclaim your peace this Ch...

If your faith feels flat this Christmas, you’re not the only one. In this episode, Coach Janet J shares why spiritual disconnect often feels stronger during the holidays, and why your longing for God is actually a sign of life, not failure. Through Psalm 42, she unpacks the quiet ache many of us carry and offers one simple daily practice to help you reconnect with God in the middle of your real, b...

Feeling disconnected from God this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this 1-minute moment, Coach Janet J shares why spiritual “thirst” is not a failure- but a sign of life, longing, and God’s nearness. Visit YourNextBestStep.com for more episodes and get your daily reset. Ready for your next step? FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download): YourNextBestStep.com  Weekly encouragement + practical ti...

The holidays are meant to be joyful - yet for so many women, December becomes a season of exhaustion, pressure, and constant giving. In this episode, Janet J walks you through a gentle, practical, and deeply spiritual invitation from Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” If you’re juggling work, family, events, gifts, expectations, and responsibilities…...

 Feeling tired, stretched thin, or overwhelmed this season? Jesus offers rest right in the middle of the chaos. You don’t have to earn it. You just have to receive it. ❤️ Listen to this 1-minute reminder you didn’t know you needed today. Visit YourNextBestStep.com for more. Ready for your next step? FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download): YourNextBestStep.com  Weekly encouragement + practica...

This week on Your Next Best Step Podcast, Coach Janet J wraps up a meaningful December series with a practical and grace-filled conversation about staying healthy: body, mind, and spirit - during one of the busiest months of the year. After identifying what’s draining us and honoring the emotional weight of the season, today’s episode shifts into simple, research-backed ways to genuinely feel good...

December can feel heavy - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. In this episode, we walk through five simple, research-backed habits that protect your health, strengthen your immune system, lower stress, and help you feel grounded. But here’s the twist: you only need to pick one. Tap into what your body, mind, or spirit needs most this season and take your next best step. Listen to the full ep...

The holidays can make grief feel heavier. In this episode, Coach Janet J creates space for the kind of ache that shows up when someone you love is no longer at the table - whether through death, distance, divorce, or life changes. You’ll learn why grief intensifies this season, what Scripture says about God’s comfort, and how to navigate the holidays with honesty instead of pressure to “be okay.”...

“You don’t exist to make others comfortable. If someone is missing from your holidays this year, you’re allowed to feel what you feel. This gentle episode gives you permission to stop performing ‘fine’ and honor your real grief with compassion and faith.” 🎧 Full episode streaming on Your Next Best Step Podcast later at 6:00 PM, MST. Ready for your next step? FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant dow...

Feeling tired heading into December? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Janet J walks you through a December Energy Audit to help you identify what’s draining you and reclaim your peace with intention. We unpack the 5 Holiday Energy Drainers many women carry quietly:  • Performance pressure  • Emotional labor  • Financial stress  • Heavy memories  • Unfinished to-dos Coach Janet J also share...

Feeling drained and it’s only the beginning of December?  You’re not alone and you’re not imagining it. Most holiday stress comes from invisible energy drains you haven’t named yet. In this clip, we talk about why you’re feeling exhausted… and why acknowledging your weariness is actually the first step toward renewal. God gives strength to the weary - but you must protect that strength. 👉 Watch t...