In December's Monthly Curriculum, we’re turning this month into a masterclass in grounding your energy, rewiring your nervous system, and actually experiencing the life you’re living, instead of rushing, numbing, or future-tripping through it. Josie walks you through the full syllabus: from the science of attention and the psychology of happiness, to hot girl habits that train your brain to be where your feet are. You’ll learn how to anchor into the moment through ritual, reframe even the most boring tasks into sacred time, and learn why your ability to be present might matter more than anything else for your joy. Plus: journal prompts to help you enjoy your life while you’re living it, a movie assignment that might change the way you experience time, book recs, holiday presence playlists, and mindset shifts to help you finish the year with clarity—not burnout. Welcome to the season of doing less, but feeling more.

If you're a wellness girl, you’ve probably perfected your matcha, nailed the perfect Pilates schedule, and treat your Sunday reset like a sacred ritual. But what if we told you that the most powerful thing you can do for your health has nothing to do with your routine—and everything to do with your relationships? In this episode, Josie dives deep into the shocking research behind why connection is the most underrated pillar of wellness. From the loneliness epidemic and Blue Zones to hormone hierarchies and the oxytocin effect, you’ll learn why laughing with friends might be more beneficial than your superfood smoothie—and how to actually prioritize community in a culture that glamorizes independence and hustle. Your healthiest self might not be found in a workout or a biohacking trend, but in the people you love most.

We all want to know if we’re really going to be successful ("will I actually hit my goals/change my body/achieve the life I picture in my head?"). But what if there was one quality that determined whether or not you’ll be successful—and it’s not luck, talent, experience, or discipline? In today’s episode, Josie dives into the surprising factor that psychology and neuroscience agree is the strongest predictor of success in any area of your life. She breaks down what the research says, how to know if you already have it, and how to strengthen it so success starts to feel inevitable.