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Why Feeling Stuck Might Mean The Map Changed

Brand and Butter

Chapters
0:00
New Year Vibes And Turbulence
1:08
Rest, Overwhelm And Family Realities
2:16
Study Plans And A Hard Goodbye
3:40
Why Everything Feels Off Right Now
4:10
Strong Ground, Shame And Change
5:12
Disinformation And Communication Duty
7:54
January Pressure And The Fresh Start Effect
10:33
When Life Rewrites Your Plans
13:28
Readiness Beats Motivation
15:56
Orientation Before Action In Branding
18:09
Clarity, Progress And Plugging Gaps
21:15
Restraint, Timing And The Long Game
24:05
Culture, Leadership And Brand Reality
27:10
Expertise, Lived Experience And Focus
30:05
Return To Your Why And Realign
33:24
Listen First, Then Communicate
40:39
Wrap And Ways To Reach Us
Brand and Butter
Why Feeling Stuck Might Mean The Map Changed
Jan 23, 2026 Episode 89
Tara Ladd

Feeling like this January feels different? That's because it is, and you’re not broken; the map is changing. In this episode we dive into why the fresh start effect piles on pressure, how nervous systems ignore calendar flips, and what to do when motivation is high but readiness is low. I'm sharing my personal context, and how to connect  lived realities to how we market, lead and build brands that actually fit the moment.

If setting goals feels heavy, this one is for you.

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