What if the key to moving forward isn't fixing everything that's broken, but celebrating what's actually working? In this episode, Jen decides to steal a page from Betina's playbook by adopting her end-of-summer reflection ritual. Instead of waiting for New Year's resolutions, we're taking stock now by looking back at what we accomplished (and didn't) in 2025, and charting a course for 2026 that doesn't require us to be flawless. We wrestle with our tendency to dismiss small wins while obsessing over unreached ideals, share honest assessments of where we landed this year, and explore how to keep growing without the pressure of perfection. If you're tired of feeling like you're never quite enough, join us as we break out of the prison of impossible standards and discover the freedom that comes from progress over perfection.

Time stamps:

00:00 Intros

00:50 Jen’s teaser

01:43 Temp Check: Rate your current ability to celebrate incremental improvements over ideal outcomes

22:20 Backstory: On a scale of 1 to 10, how are you feeling about your progress on your 2025 goals?

39:10 Life Focus: What’s next for 2026: Finding freedom in iterative self-improvement

1:09:00 Recipes: Version 1.0 veggie bowl

Recipes:

Jen’s Simple Stir Fry

Fry sweet potatoes, broccoli, chicken, and garlic in oil

Salt and pepper to taste, and serve over rice

Betina’s simple Veggie bowl

Slice, chop, and wash all your vegetables

Heat Avocado oil in a skillet

Toss in veggies, season with Cajun and black pepper

Serve with crusty garlic bread and finish with your cheese of choice

Music Credits:

0:00 “For My Good” - AFTR

21:53 “Special Sauce” - Daniel Fridell

38:44 “Mountain Shadows” - Wanderer’s Trove

75:10 “Riding High” - John Runefelt

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