As the calendar year winds down, are you ready to end it on a high note—without the pressure of resolutions?

While the new energetic year doesn’t officially begin until Spring, this transition from 2024 to 2025 is the perfect time to go inward, reflect, celebrate, and set the tone for what’s ahead.

In this week’s episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we’re sharing:

✨ Our favourite New Year’s tradition: a cozy, low-key evening filled with delicious food, meaningful conversations, and heartfelt reflection.

✨ The 12-day “Epiphany” tradition—a reflective practice designed to help you connect inwardly with simple prompts.

✨ Why, as a high-achiever, you might overlook your progress—and how to reframe reflection to step into the new year with even more gratitude and excitement for what’s possible.

This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about creating space for YOU.

If you’re ready to make the most of this powerful time, go inward, and start 2025 with more love, more clarity, and more gratitude, this episode is your guide to creating meaningful rituals that truly resonate.

Tune in, reflect, and step into the new year feeling aligned and energized!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 00:35 Reflecting on the theme of the episode
• 01:10 Why this time of year is unique
• 01:57 Andrea and Mel’s low-key New Year tradition
• 02:35 Reflecting on wins and lessons of the year
• 03:30 Transitioning into possibilities for 2025
• 04:07 Introducing the 12-day “Epiphany” tradition
• 05:29 Reflection prompts for personal growth
• 06:22 Intentional choices for the year’s end
• 06:45 Why high-achievers overlook progress
• 09:14 Simple ways to create your own reflection ritual
• 09:44 Andrea and Mel’s New Year wish for you

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Can you believe we’re already approaching the end of 2024?

If you’re anything like us, this time of year brings a mix of emotions—gratitude for the wins, clarity from the lessons, and excitement for what’s next. But how often do we truly take the time to reflect, celebrate, and carry those insights forward with intention?

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun?, Mel and I are hitting pause to do exactly that—celebrating the highs, learning from the lows, and sharing our biggest takeaways that are shaping how we step into 2025.

Here’s what we dive into:

🎉 The Highlights – From personal wins to major business milestones, we’re sharing the moments that made this year unforgettable.

💡 The Lessons – What worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that shifted everything for us—including how we’ve deepened our trust, intuition, and ability to co-create.

🔑 The Challenges – Reflections on how growth moments and mindset shifts helped us embody more ease, joy, and alignment in our life and business.

We’ll also share why reflecting on your year (instead of rushing into the next one) is a powerful way to build momentum and excitement for what’s ahead.

Why you’ll love this episode:

You’ll leave feeling inspired to pause, celebrate your own wins, and set the tone for a magical 2025. And maybe you’ll even share your highlights with us—we’re always here for a good celebration!

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024
0:34 - Why Reflection Matters
0:58 - Andrea’s Highlight: Signing with Loud Management
2:41 - Mel’s Highlight: The Fun Experience Mastermind
4:09 - Biggest Takeaways from 2024
9:02 - Market Research: The Key to Success
12:29 - Lessons Learned in Business and Life
14:56 - Closing Reflection and Call to Action

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Be honest—does the idea of working out ever feel more like a punishment than a joy?

You’re not alone. So many of us have been conditioned to see movement as something we have to do, rather than something we get to do. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be that way.

What if working out wasn’t a chore but a chance to play? 🎉

This week on WTF: Where’s the FUN?, we’re thrilled to host Janet Omstead— board-certified health coach, behaviour change expert, and author of The Play Book: How to Get in the Habit of Good Health. Together, we’re talking about how reframing exercise as play can completely transform your health and happiness.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Why so many of us lose our sense of fun as we grow older—and how to bring it back.
✨ How to create simple, playful habits that make movement easy and enjoyable.
✨ Practical tips like taking “play breaks” and finding micro-moments to move.
✨ The magic of RED January, a global movement helping you stay active, boost your mood, and feel connected this winter.

Janet’s insights will inspire you to reimagine movement as something energizing, easy, and FUN—no matter how busy life gets. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, playing with your kids, or finding moments of joy on a walk, you’ll leave ready to create playful habits that truly stick.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 0:42 What Is Play?
• 1:31 Why Adults Stop Playing
• 2:11 Reframing Exercise as Play
• 3:17 “Look After Yourself” Philosophy
• 4:33 Busy Schedules and Finding Time to Play
• 7:00 The Power of Play Breaks
• 9:39 How Play Boosts Creativity and Energy
• 10:45 Physical, Mental, and Social Benefits of Play
• 17:39 Experimenting with Movement
• 20:09 Rediscovering Childhood Favourites
• 22:24 Building Playful Habits
• 24:33 Creating a Play Plan for 2025

RESOURCES:
Learn more about Janet: https://janetomstead.com

Free downloads from Janet’s Book - https://janetomstead.com/free-downloads/

Janet’s Free 7-Day Healthy Habits Course - https://janetomstead.com/free-7-day-healthy-habits-course/

Registration link for RED January - https://join.redjanuary.com/register/red-canada-25/registration-2025

Follow Janet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetomstead/

Follow Janet on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetomstead/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience