As 2025 winds down, Dr. Stephanie pauses to express her deep gratitude for the Better community and guide you through a meaningful year-end reflection. This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything was perfect—it’s about acknowledging both the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the strength you discovered when you didn’t even know you had it.
In this intimate solo episode—the second of three “solo for the holidays” specials—Dr. Stephanie shares reflective questions and gratitude practices to help you take stock of 2025 and set intentional direction for 2026. No pressure, no perfection required. Whether you’re in your pajamas riding that post-Christmas wave or out for a walk, this episode offers a gentle hand and a tender heart as you close out the year.
Episode Overview
0:00 Intro/Teaser
1:55 What Gratitude Really Is (& What It’s Not)
3:20 2025 Gratitude Inventory
13:10 The Gratitude Note Exercise
14:30 What Did I Survive & Learn?
17:45 What Am I Ready to Forgive Myself For?
20:15 How Do I Want to Feel in 2026?
23:55 What Will I Prioritize Even If No One Claps?
Resources mentioned in the episode
- YES program – drstephanie.ca/free-register-yes-a
- Danielle Laporte – daniellelaporte.com
- About a Boy – “I am Ibiza”
Bio
Dr. Stephanie Estima is a health expert and educator who specializes in female-centric health span, lifespan, and performance. She uses neuroscience, metabolism, nutrition, and exercise physiology to help women make informed health choices. Dr. Estima presents science in a meaningful and accessible way, providing practical tips and tools for daily practice. She’s appeared on TV, podcasts, summits, conferences, and webinars, and her articles have been read by millions. Dr. Estima lives in Toronto with her husband and sons. She’s an avid weightlifter, former bikini competitor, and language lover.
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I’m Dr. Stephanie
Part geek, part magic, and all the way passionate about being a well-lived woman.
I want to throw my grandkids in the air in my 70’s. I want to be squatting even more weight than I am now, and putting my OWN luggage in the overhead bin. Sound like weird goals? For me these are just some of the little things that represent a life well-lived.
My health is MY job – I’ll be damned if I rely on luck, ‘good genes’ or a cocktail of drugs that over promise and under deliver.
The Betty Body is my first book-baby, and a collection of what I’ve learned after thousands of clinical hours, hundreds of conversations with the world’s top experts, and most importantly…
This book is an outline of what took ME from “rock-bottom health” at 38, to being my own version of a Betty in my perimenopausal mid 40’s. A woman who is physically strong, full of energy, enjoys mental clarity, great sex and a joyful family life. Is it all roses? Of course not. But I have the stamina and tools to deal with the push and pull of life so that it doesn’t turn into chronic stress.
I want this for you too. Let’s go Bettys!
