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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Jessica and Will officially welcome themselves into 2026, even if it’s mid-January and last year felt like it had 13 months. After a heavy season of grief, transition, and unexpected life pivots, they shift the conversation toward something lighter but still deeply intentional: goals.
They reflect honestly on what it means to set goals in a season of uncertainty. With one child launching into university, another stepping fully into adulthood, and no clear three-year plan for the first time in decades, Jessica and Will explore how flexibility, self-compassion, and evolving priorities are shaping the year ahead.
From writing books and learning French for a long-stay visa in France, to running 1,000 miles, lowering cholesterol naturally, strengthening their marriage on the Camino Norte, and redefining what travel looks like as near-empty nesters, this episode is about ambition without pressure and growth without perfection.
It’s not about crushing every goal.
It’s about choosing what matters in this season, allowing space for life to unfold, and aiming for progress over perfection.
@01:09 — Welcoming 2026 and Letting Go of 2025
@08:56 — Personal Goals: Books, French, Launching the Kids
@21:04 — Business Vision: Writing, Coaching, and Podcast Plans
@26:22 — Health Reset: Meditation, Movement, and Longevity
@29:27 — A 25th Anniversary Camino and Travel in a New Season
@37:49 — What Success Actually Looks Like in 2026
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
PATREON
https://www.patreon.com/worldtowning
If you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!
GROUP TRIPS
https://worldtowningvoyages.com/
Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.
COACHING
https://worldtowning.com/learn-2/
Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.
NEWSLETTER
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10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.
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In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Jessica and Will officially welcome themselves into 2026, even if it’s mid-January and last year felt like it had 13 months. After a heavy season of grief, transition, and unexpected life pivots, they shift the conversation toward something lighter but still deeply intentional: goals.
They reflect honestly on what it means to set goals in a season of uncertainty. With one child launching into university, another stepping fully into adulthood, and no clear three-year plan for the first time in decades, Jessica and Will explore how flexibility, self-compassion, and evolving priorities are shaping the year ahead.
From writing books and learning French for a long-stay visa in France, to running 1,000 miles, lowering cholesterol naturally, strengthening their marriage on the Camino Norte, and redefining what travel looks like as near-empty nesters, this episode is about ambition without pressure and growth without perfection.
It’s not about crushing every goal.
It’s about choosing what matters in this season, allowing space for life to unfold, and aiming for progress over perfection.
@01:09 — Welcoming 2026 and Letting Go of 2025
@08:56 — Personal Goals: Books, French, Launching the Kids
@21:04 — Business Vision: Writing, Coaching, and Podcast Plans
@26:22 — Health Reset: Meditation, Movement, and Longevity
@29:27 — A 25th Anniversary Camino and Travel in a New Season
@37:49 — What Success Actually Looks Like in 2026
Leave us a voice message! Share your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or call 424-442-9295.
PATREON
https://www.patreon.com/worldtowning
If you would like to support us in a greater capacity where you can snag some cool swag, plus join us for monthly LIVE chats, and get huge discounts on future group trips. Thank you!
GROUP TRIPS
https://worldtowningvoyages.com/
Come travel with us! Our company is owned (and 100% guided) by a family of four full-time travelers. Our passion is building bridges between cultures, fueling personal development, and expanding hearts and minds alongside a community of like-hearted individuals.
COACHING
https://worldtowning.com/learn-2/
Are you looking for guidance to accomplish that big goal supporting your why? We are the couple for you. Let’s set up a chat to get you started on your dream life, whether it is full-time travel or something else.
NEWSLETTER
https://worldtowning.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32de323857a58dc5ab35b897f&id=b0760c6efa
10 years full-time travel with 2 world schooled kids, currently on a sailboat, writing about a travel lifestyle, education, equality & what it’s like to live an unconventional life.
MERCHANDISE
Yes - We have Merch! - https://worldtowningvoyages.com/elements/merch/
OUR SOCIALS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldtowning/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/worldtowning
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldto
Support the show