SXY Radiance: The Podcast · Angelica, Sexual Radiance Coach

Ep. 21: #Resolutions #Intentions: What to know to succeed in your NY goals if you're planning to make some SXY changes in 2023!!

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Discover why relapse is a normal part of the change process, according to researchers Prochaska and DiClemente.

This episode focuses on creating lasting personal change at the start of a new year, specifically addressing why resolutions often fail. Host Angelica Gutierrez, a lifestyle coach, guides listeners through a practical framework for setting and maintaining goals. She frames self-improvement as "sexy change" and emphasizes building a supportive lifestyle infrastructure. Gutierrez begins by acknowledging the common experience of setting goals and then struggling to follow through, which can lead to negative self-talk. She asks listeners to physically write down the specific behavior they want to change and rate their desire for that change on a scale from one ("meh") to ten ("absolutely going to happen"). Listeners are instructed to identify what is at stake if they do not make the change, as urgency increases the likelihood of success. The host recommends transferring these notes to physical reminders like post-its or index cards. She then advises scheduling the first actionable step on a calendar and committing to reviewing and following that calendar diligently. Gutierrez introduces the Transtheoretical Model, or "wheel of change," developed by researchers James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in 1982. The model outlines stages: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. A key insight is that relapse into old behaviors is a normal, expected part of this change process, not a personal failure. The host stresses that the goal after a setback is to re-engage with the plan, not to abandon it, as maintenance is achieved through consistent repetition. She shares a personal example of her own technical difficulties and missed podcast episodes to normalize the experience of faltering on commitments. Gutierrez offers listeners a complimentary 15-30 minute discovery session through her website or Instagram to discuss their change journey further. The tone is encouraging, conversational, and instructional, blending coaching advice with personal anecdote. The style is a solo monologue directed at the listener, incorporating interactive prompts for journaling and reflection. Listeners interested in practical self-improvement strategies, habit formation, and a compassionate approach to goal-setting would find value in this episode. Those seeking a highly produced, interview-based, or purely entertainment-focused podcast might prefer to skip it.

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A grounded reset on why change needs stakes, reminders, and support.

Angelica Gutierrez uses the first Sexy Friday of 2023 to lay out a plain case for follow through. She starts with the change itself, then asks what is at stake if it does not happen, then pushes that thought onto paper and into view on a post-it, index card, closet, or mirror.

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You want a fresh-start pep talk that helps you follow through.

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