Today’s conversation is a hybrid pep talk and reading list. Kicking off the talk with some insight about all the pressures of perfectionism that can weasel their way into the start of a new year and then spending the bulk of our conversation talking and sharing all things books.  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Shopify - Go to shopify.com/kctalk now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Here is the reading list:  Wintering by Katherine May  Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi The Inner Work by Mat & Ash The Year of Less by Cait Flanders  Work Parent Thrive by Yael Schonburn PhD  Mama Rising by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz  The China Study by T. Colin Campbell PhD & Thomas M. Campbell II MD  Grimoire Girl by Hilarie Burton Morgan  The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle  More about the show: • If you want early access to videos, bonus checklists, join the yoga studio, come to community events, enter monthly challenges or have more cozy/motivational content be sure to join the Kalyn Nicholson channel & become a member. https://www.youtube.com/@KalynNicholson • To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KalynsCoffeeTalk/ • Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/KalynsCoffeeTalk Follow Kalyn: • Kalyn's Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/kalynnicholson13/ Kalyn's Books: •Catcher [dystopian fiction]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G7QSGM2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ND2283Y3PSS6R819JGYE •Dancing With Elephants [poetry]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415132/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1YY0TYZ5KT9TE6DM1HQF •FEELS [self-development]: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999415124/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4EJ7S7CFYBGE1K68GGW1 Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist, just a Canadian gal with an old soul who likes to crack the ice on deep conversations that can foster personal growth and positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices