Checking In: New Year, New Pace

Michelle kicks off the first episode of 2026 from the sofa—recovering, reflecting, and resetting. From pushing through Broadway shows and a tough bout of illness to easing into the new year with intention, this episode is a real-time check-in on health, momentum, and grace. Michelle talks mental health, comparison, public scrutiny, and why we need to stop policing how others live, dress, and show up. It's an honest reminder that healing isn't linear, plans don't have to be loud, and you're allowed to move at your own pace as the new year unfolds.

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Checking In: New Year, New Pace is an episode from Checking In with Michelle Williams by The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts.

This episode is 32:55 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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