The days between Christmas and New Year’s turn hazy, so we leaned into the coziness, poured some sparkling cider, and told the truth about a wild, formative year. We start with circle backs—fixing a TV rec after a focused rewatch of Welcome to Derry, celebrating a listener’s holiday engagement, and unpacking a rideshare scare that raised real questions about safety, intuition, and how women navigate cities. It’s candid, grounded, and a reminder that paying attention changes everything.
Then we zoom out. 2025 felt like a Year of the Snake: shedding old habits, setting boundaries, and choosing the people who add light instead of taking it. That lens made tough calls easier and the creative path clearer. Looking forward, we’re claiming the Year of the Horse, momentum, passion, and action, to push this show into new territory. That means intentional content on TikTok and Instagram, documenting real life instead of just studio moments, and reaching out for the partnerships and support that can help us serve more listeners without losing our voice.
We also break down personal year numbers. A personal year 1 matched the messy magic of launching, false starts, clunky edits, and finally finding flow. Moving into personal year 2, the focus shifts to relationships and foundations: collaborating with brands and helpers, building systems, and staying open to feedback as the audience grows. Along the way, we share peaks (global listeners from Singapore to Germany) and pits (the heavy social climate in the U.S.).
To end, we return to our roots with two chaotic, hilarious Gremlin stories: a curtain-rod stench mystery courtesy of a scorned ex, and a New Year’s countdown missed in a bathroom stall. They’re messy, human, and exactly why this community works. If you’re ready to shed what dragged you down and ride into 2026 with intention, hit play, share this with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a five-star review so more people can find us. Your stories, your ears, and your support keep this going; what are you claiming for 2026?
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