In today’s episode, I’m catching up with you after the holidays and getting real about why this Christmas felt different, what 2025 taught me during my first full year doing this full-time, and why “pivot” is the word I’m taking into 2026.

I talk about burnout, people-pleasing, stepping back from social media, and why sometimes the universe reroutes you instead of stopping you. I also break down moments from The Kardashians finale that unexpectedly resonated with me, including resilience, family dynamics, and learning when to try again — just differently.

Then we jump into Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where I unpack why certain dynamics aren’t landing this season, my honest take on Boz’s corporate/producer energy, the Dorit–Amanda lunch moment that didn’t math, Kyle and Morgan still dancing around the truth, and why the show may be overdue for a cast shake-up.

I wrap things up with some quick Bravo thoughts, a look ahead to what’s coming in 2026, and an idea I’ve been sitting with about showing up more vulnerably with you all — because this community deserves it.

We Need To Talk About This!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Episode Intro

00:30 - Podcast Intro

00:53 – Holiday catch-up + why Christmas felt off this year (no party, launch-mode burnout)

03:40 – 2025 reflections: first full year full-time + momentum slowing + lessons learned

07:20 – 2026 mindset + New Year’s plans (DMV party scene + Philly unplug)

11:30 – Social media break + people-pleasing tendencies + learning to set boundaries

15:25 – “Pivot” as the word for 2026 (Google Maps reroute analogy)

18:55 – Kardashians finale: Kim failing the bar + resilience + getting back up

22:35 – Kourtney/Khloé family dynamic + why Hulu’s fourth-wall break works

26:55 – Gratitude for listeners + idea for weekly anonymous advice episodes

30:45 – RHOBH take: Boz as “HR/producer energy” + why it’s not landing

35:30 – Dorit, Amanda & Boz lunch breakdown (manifestation vs real financial advice)

40:35 – Beverly Hills season pulse check: Kyle/Morgan, Mo, Amanda, cast fatigue

46:20 – Bravo side notes (Atlanta skepticism, Porsha rumors)

49:30 – Final thoughts, gratitude, ratings/subscribe CTA

50:45 – Podcast Outro

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