Welcome to Episode 12: New Year, New Me… But Calm Down.A brutally honest, funny, and painfully relatable deep dive into New Year’s Eve, social anxiety, introvert overwhelm, and the pressure to magically become a new person every January. If you’re an introvert, socially anxious human, chronic overthinker, or someone who enters every new year with equal parts hope and emotional exhaustion, this episode is for you. In this hyper-relatable, comedic New Year’s Special, we unpack: 🎆 New Year’s Eve anxiety— overstimulation, countdown panic, group conversations, and the pressure to “be fun” 🎆 Introvert struggles during holiday gatherings— the chaos, the noise, the social battery collapse, and the urge to Irish-exit at 9pm 🎆 The “new year, new me” culture— why it overwhelms introverts, anxious people, and anyone who doesn’t thrive on change 🎆 Overthinking everything from your outfit to your existence— because of course your brain wants to self-audit at 11:59pm 🎆 The truth about reinvention— why you don’t need a dramatic transformation to grow— why quiet progress counts— why slow starts and soft resets are just as valid 🎆 The Introvert’s New Year Promise— compassion, acceptance, rest, boundaries, and being human without guilt 🎆 A realistic approach to January— no pressure, no giant goals, no reinvention arc… just survival, softness, and snacks This episode blends humour, mental health awareness, introvert comfort, and real self-help for socially exhausted humans who want a fresh start without the chaos. If you search for things like: “new year anxiety” “introvert podcast” “funny mental health podcast” “social anxiety new year” “overthinking help” “holiday burnout” “new year reset for introverts” “relatable comedy podcast” “quiet new year ideas” “overwhelmed by new year” …you found the right place. This episode gives you permission to start the year gently, quietly, and exactly as you are. If you enjoy funny self-help, cosy chaos, and a podcast that understands introverts, social anxiety, and emotional burnout — follow the show so you never miss an episode. New year, same you — but with better boundaries, better snacks, and less pressure.