Our Honest Take On New Year’s Resolutions | Mad About You

The New Year always feels like a fresh start… but what happens when life, kids, and reality make change harder than ever? In this episode of Mad About You, we kick off the year by getting brutally honest about New Year’s resolutions, how they affect relationships, and why so many of them fall apart before February. We talk about the pressure to “do better,” how control and expectations creep into long-term relationships, and what really shifts once kids enter the picture. This episode turns into more than a resolutions chat. We unpack: - Why big goals often set us up to fail - The difference between control and care in a relationship - How small, everyday habits shape long-term connection - Why “being proactive” sounds great but feels impossible sometimes - What it actually takes to protect intimacy when life gets busy We also dive into a heavy Ask Mum & Dad submission from a listener who’s discovered their partner has been cheating and doesn’t know where to start. We talk through the emotional weight of that moment, why staying silent can make it harder, and the first steps we believe matter most when trust is broken. If you’re heading into the New Year feeling hopeful, overwhelmed, stuck, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you. 0:00 Welcome to 2026 🎉 0:53 The Truth About New Year’s Resolutions 1:53 How To Actually Stick to Your Goals 2:32 Are Resolutions Just Fancy Goals? 5:02 Why “Doing” Goals Work Better Than “Don’t” Goals 8:45 Our Relationship Resolution ❤️ 14:36 Facing Fear of Failure and Finding Balance 19:20 Learning To Let Go (and Cook Without Fighting) 27:31 Advice for a Listener Who Discovered Cheating 💔 33:29 Wrapping Up the Year With Love and Laughter --- Welcome to Nova's YouTube Channel! Your destination for the best in radio, music, and podcasts across Australia. Dive into original series from Nova Podcasts, featuring everything from comedy and pop culture to wellbeing and real-life stories. Plus, go behind the scenes of the iconic Nova’s Red Room and get exclusive access to the world's biggest music artists. Subscribe for full show moments, laugh-out-loud podcast clips, behind-the-scenes extras and short-form highlights. #NovaPodcasts #Nova