This week on Back & Forth, Dan and Vish kick off the New Year with a reflective, honest conversation about where the podcast — and the charity behind it — is heading as they step into 2026.

Fresh off the chaos of the Christmas quiz, they look back on a big, challenging year filled with highs, lows, lessons, and growth, while sharing a genuine sense of pride in how far things have come.

They talk openly about standout moments from the past year — from live podcasts and incredible guests to the impact of deeply personal stories shared on the show.

There’s plenty of humour along the way, but also thoughtful discussion around resilience, boundaries, health, confidence, and learning to prioritise yourself without guilt. From ditching unhealthy habits to embracing small daily changes, the conversation focuses on progress over perfection and giving yourself credit for how far you’ve come.

The episode also looks ahead to what’s next, including big plans for the charity, future events, and the ambition to reach even more people in the year ahead. It’s a hopeful, grounded start to the new year — a reminder that growth isn’t instant, setbacks are part of the journey, and sometimes just showing up, having a laugh, and supporting each other is enough to keep moving forward.

Listeners are encouraged to seek help when needed and recognise that opening up is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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