You set a goal. It feels exciting—motivating. Then, a week later, it’s gathering dust. Sound familiar?

In this season opener of Headstraight, we dive deep into why sticking to goals isn’t about willpower—it’s about understanding how your brain works, building habits that last, and shifting away from the “all or nothing” trap.

We cover:

• Why motivation dies off (and why that’s not your fault)
• What your brain really wants when you try to change
• How to build small habits that feel safe—and actually stick
• What to do when you miss a day (without falling off completely)
• The power of knowing your “why”—and how to use it to stay on track
• How to build a bounce-back plan that keeps you going

This episode is for you if you’ve ever thought:

• “Why do I give up so easily?”
• “I always start strong, then crash.”
• “I want to change, but I keep failing.”

Listen now to learn how to stop relying on hype and start creating changes that last—even when life gets messy.

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Welcome to Season 2 of Headstraight—the season that moves you from understanding yourself to actually changing your life.

Last season, we explored emotions, boundaries, relationships, and the habits that shape how you show up in the world. Now it’s time to use what you’ve learned to take real, practical control of your future.

In this intro episode, we break down:

• Why feeling stuck isn’t a personal failure—it’s a pattern you can change
• The truth about what makes change hard (and why that’s okay)
• Why self-awareness is the starting point, not the finish line
• How this season will help you build goals, habits, confidence, and resilience
• Weekly challenges that help you move from reflection to action—step by step

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I know what’s wrong, I just don’t know how to fix it”
• “I want to change, but I keep getting in my own way”
• “I feel like I’m running on autopilot and getting nowhere”

…this season is for you. No faff. No hype. Just the honest work of taking control of your life—and building something better, one episode at a time.

Listen now and start where you are. Because this time, you’re not just listening—you’re building.

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As Season 1 of Headstraight wraps up, this recap pulls together everything we’ve explored—messy feelings, big decisions, difficult relationships, and the honest work of figuring yourself out.

Whether you’ve just joined or listened from the start, here’s what you’ll take away:

• Why self-worth isn’t about perfection—and how to challenge the “not good enough” voice
• How your teenage brain affects emotions like anger, fear, and sadness
• What real support looks like—and how to set boundaries with people who drain you
• How to spot your emotional triggers and make better choices (even under pressure)
• Why needing attention is normal—and how to ask for connection without guilt
• The truth about hurting people you care about—and how to repair the damage

We don’t promise overnight change. But we do believe in progress through honesty, reflection, and small, consistent steps.

Listen now for a full-circle reflection on everything you’ve learned—and what it means to own your growth, one decision at a time.

Got something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/
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If you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resources

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