Welcome to 2026 — A Gentle Reset & the Real Glow Up

Welcome to 2026: The Real Glow Up

Welcome back to The Steadfast Podcast — and welcome to 2026. The first few weeks of the year often feel like reentry: stepping back into routines, work rhythms, school schedules, and “real life” after the holidays. In this episode, Jessie Evans shares why she loves a reset — organizing, planning, taking inventory — and how a gentle approach to goals can bring clarity without pressure.

Then the conversation takes a meaningful turn: Jessie’s 10-year-old daughter describes a “glow up” as simply being comfortable in your own skin. That one phrase opens up a bigger reflection for all of us: What would it feel like to live with more freedom to be yourself? And if something inside immediately tries to rein you back in, what is that part protecting?

Key Themes From This Episode

In this episode, you’ll hear Jessie explore:

Reentry and the New-Year Reset: Why the start of the year is a natural time to take inventory and set intention.
The Real Glow Up: Becoming more comfortable in your own skin—without performance, perfection, or pressure.
Protective Parts (IFS Lens): The “don’t be too much / don’t take up space” voice isn’t a bad part—it’s often protective.
Therapy Misconceptions: Counseling isn’t “just talking,” and therapy isn’t necessarily forever. A skilled therapist brings tools, timing, and training into the room.
Why January Is a Great Time to Start Counseling: Therapy can help you move from reactivity to agency—more clarity, more choice, and more steadiness.

What Counseling Is (and Why It Helps)

One of the biggest misunderstandings about therapy is that it’s simply venting for an hour. At Steadfast, we believe counseling is much more than talking — it’s a structured, professional process that helps you understand patterns, find relief, and build tools that actually work in real life.

Sometimes, “talking it all out” too quickly can even feel activating. A trauma-informed therapist knows when to slow down, when to lean in, and which approach is best for what you’re carrying.

At Steadfast Christian Counseling, our clinicians are trained in evidence-based and trauma-informed modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, and more. We tailor treatment to the person in front of us — not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Who We Are at Steadfast

Steadfast Christian Counseling (Charleston, SC) is a clinically grounded, trauma-informed practice that offers ethical, professional therapy. We are evidence-based. And for clients who desire it, we thoughtfully integrate faith in a client-led way — guided by professional ethics and client autonomy.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, disconnected from yourself, or navigating relationship strain, therapy can be a supportive place to regain steadiness and move forward with clarity.