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S2E9 What Did You Shed This Year? (And What's Coming Next)
If 2025 felt like a year of letting go—relationships, jobs, identities, roles you used to play—you weren't imagining it. According to the Chinese zodiac, last year was the Year of the Wood Snake. And snakes? They shed.
But here's the thing: shedding isn't loud. It's quiet, internal, and it happens on your timeline, not anyone else's. Maybe you let go of being the person who solves everyone's problems. Maybe you stopped chasing validation. Maybe you ended a friendship or left a job that couldn't continue.
We break down what we each shed this year, the identities and roles we're leaving behind, and what it means to move into the Year of the Fire Horse—where the energy shifts from quiet reflection to forward momentum. Plus: why Lauren's word of the year is a full sentence and Shannon's is one powerful word.
If you're standing between who you were and who you're becoming right now, this episode will help you name what you're leaving behind—and what you're stepping into.
In This Episode:
Ready to name what you're leaving behind? Start with one word for 2026.
Listen to Open Doors wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
P.S. What's YOUR word of the year? Drop it in the comments or DM us on social—we want to hear it.
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By Open Doors PodcastIf 2025 felt like a year of letting go—relationships, jobs, identities, roles you used to play—you weren't imagining it. According to the Chinese zodiac, last year was the Year of the Wood Snake. And snakes? They shed.
But here's the thing: shedding isn't loud. It's quiet, internal, and it happens on your timeline, not anyone else's. Maybe you let go of being the person who solves everyone's problems. Maybe you stopped chasing validation. Maybe you ended a friendship or left a job that couldn't continue.
We break down what we each shed this year, the identities and roles we're leaving behind, and what it means to move into the Year of the Fire Horse—where the energy shifts from quiet reflection to forward momentum. Plus: why Lauren's word of the year is a full sentence and Shannon's is one powerful word.
If you're standing between who you were and who you're becoming right now, this episode will help you name what you're leaving behind—and what you're stepping into.
In This Episode:
Ready to name what you're leaving behind? Start with one word for 2026.
Listen to Open Doors wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧
P.S. What's YOUR word of the year? Drop it in the comments or DM us on social—we want to hear it.