This Is Just The Beginning

January can feel heavy, confusing, and strangely unfinished, and there’s a reason for that. Although the calendar has turned, the Year of the Snake doesn’t officially end until Chinese New Year on 18th February, meaning many of us are still in a powerful period of shedding, healing, and transition. In this episode, I talk about why it can feel like momentum hasn’t returned yet, why clarity comes slowly, and why so many people struggled in 2025 without fully understanding why. This is a heavy episode, but it’s a necessary one. If this year left you emotionally tired, disconnected, or quietly grieving old versions of yourself, this conversation is here to help you make sense of it. We explore the in-between space between the Snake and the Horse, the pause before movement, the letting go before confidence returns, and why you’re not behind, broken, or failing for feeling the way you do right now. This episode is for anyone who needs permission to move gently, finish shedding, and trust that what remains will be real. Blog: Pepetoe IG: @pepetoebyelena TikTok: @elenaoverfield