2025 in Reflection: Turning the Blueprint Into Life

As we close out the year, this episode is an invitation to pause — not to measure what you accomplished, but to honor what you released, learned, and became.

In this year-end reflection, Laura looks back at the themes we explored together throughout 2025: inner leadership, boundaries, emotional maturity, capacity, resilience, joy, and what it truly means to live with intention. These conversations weren’t about fixing yourself — they were about coming home to yourself.

We also talk about the symbolic transition from the Year of the Snake — a year of shedding, truth, and recalibration — into the Year of the Horse, a season of aligned momentum, forward movement, and intentional action. Not hustle. Not pressure. But movement that feels grounded and sustainable.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A recap of the core themes and lessons from this year’s episodes

• Gentle reminders to carry with you into the new year

• How to think about momentum without burning yourself out

• A preview of what’s coming next for The Human Blueprint: deeper content, a new mobile app, a supportive community, and four transformational retreats designed for women just like you

This episode is part reflection, part orientation, and part encouragement — a reminder that you don’t have to rush into what’s next. You’re allowed to move forward with clarity, compassion, and self-trust.

If you’ve been listening all year, thank you for walking this path with me. And if you’re new here, welcome — you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

✨ Here’s to creating a life that actually feels like yours in 2026.

Here is the link to the workbook pages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IpT79LwTrKA1e6httZFeNLecCabDSQM1/view?usp=sharing

When was the last time you had fun—real, unapologetic, can’t-stop-smiling fun?

In this episode of The Human Blueprint Podcast, Laura dives into a moment that stopped her in her tracks: someone circling the word FUN during an exercise about what we need most in our lives right now. That simple choice sparked a powerful realization about how many adults—especially the responsible ones, the achievers, the caregivers, the “strong ones”—have forgotten how to play.

This episode explores:

✨ Why fun feels uncomfortable for so many adults
✨ How high achievers accidentally shut down joy
✨ The brain science behind play (and why your nervous system needs it)
✨ What fun can look like for serious people
✨ How reconnecting with play brings you back to your inner child
✨ The truth about guilt, rest, and giving yourself permission to soften

Laura also introduces the 30-Day Play & Joy Challenge, packed with simple, playful prompts that help you rebuild your joy muscle one day at a time.

If you’ve been feeling burned out, disconnected, too serious, or stuck in survival mode… this episode is your permission slip to laugh, explore, create, and let joy back in.

Because you weren’t born just to work and push through.
You were born to live, feel, and play.

Download the workbook and Fun Challenge here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uNRvZLqzamip3qxp1UznL1l5V2x0u-P0?usp=sharing

In this episode of The Human Blueprint, Laura Dahl steps behind the curtain to share a side of her expertise you don’t often hear on the show — the business of real estate and the power of thinking bigger. If you hold a real estate license (or dream of getting one), this episode will show you how that single license can unlock time freedom, location freedom, and money freedom.

Laura dives into all the ways agents can earn income — from traditional residential and commercial sales to investing, development, property management, and creative side hustles. She shares how joining a company like Epique Realty at its infancy offers rare opportunities for ownership, stock, global growth, and passive income.

Discover how to use the tools and systems Epique provides to multiply your income, automate your business, and build a true future nest egg — all while keeping your brand and identity intact.

💡 Learn how to:

• Create multiple income streams with one license

• Leverage automation and AI tools to save time and scale

• Build passive income through recruiting and referrals

• Maintain your boutique brand while gaining corporate support

• Achieve freedom — of time, money, and location — on your terms

🎯 If you’re ready to think bigger and build a business that creates lasting freedom, visit lauradahl.epiquerealty.com/join to learn more.

Love, family, faith, community — the ingredients of an ordinary life that’s anything but ordinary.

In this episode, Laura Dahl invites listeners into a deeply personal reflection on what it means to be seen, loved, and accepted for who you are. Through honest storytelling, humor, and vulnerability, she reminds us that LGBTQ+ families live parallel lives within the same communities — raising kids, volunteering, supporting the arts, donating to charities, and showing up for their neighbors.

This episode is a call to empathy, understanding, and connection. Because at the end of the day, we’re all just trying to live, love, and belong.

Quote highlight:

“We live among you — in your neighborhoods, your schools, your churches.
Different journeys. Same heartbeat. Because we’re not that different after all.”

✨ Reflect deeper with the companion workbook:
👉 Download The Human Blueprint Workbook

🎧 Listen now on The Human Blueprint with Laura Dahl.

Finding Light in Heavy Times

The world feels heavy right now. Division, tragedy, and the constant stream of news and online debates can leave us drained, anxious, and disconnected from the things that matter most. In this episode of The Human Blueprint, we take a much-needed pause to reset, unplug, and rediscover the simple joys that bring balance and peace.

We’ll explore:

• How constant exposure to negativity impacts our mental health

• Practical ways to set boundaries with social media and news

• Everyday joys that anchor us in the middle of uncertainty

• Refocusing on what we can control versus what we cannot

• How to create healing conversations in divided times

• Simple grounding exercises, journal prompts, and reset tools you can use right away

This isn’t about ignoring the world—it’s about finding ways to care for yourself so you can show up with compassion and clarity, even when things feel overwhelming.

Take a deep breath with me in this episode, and let’s reclaim some peace, joy, and perspective together.

📥 Download the free companion workbook for this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awwpBBbAq62tloWmy2LXYu5hosmdmNx9/view?usp=sharing

What happens when kids become the parents?

In this episode of The Human Blueprint Podcast, Laura Dahl explores parentification—a hidden role reversal that can shape childhood and echo into adulthood. If you grew up feeling responsible for your parent’s emotions, carrying adult responsibilities too soon, or always being the “fixer,” this episode will resonate with you.

• The definition of parentification and the two main types: instrumental (practical responsibilities) and emotional (caretaking and support).

• Common signs a child is being parentified.

• The short- and long-term effects, from anxiety and lost childhood experiences to struggles with boundaries and people-pleasing in adulthood.

• How these patterns show up in adult relationships, careers, and daily life.

• Practical steps for breaking the cycle—including awareness, boundary-setting, and reclaiming your needs.

Parentification isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness and healing. By naming it, you take the first step toward rewriting your story and reclaiming your right to be cared for.

To support your journey, we’ve created a free companion workbook with a self-assessment quiz, reflection prompts, and practical exercises. Download it here:
📕 Parentification Workbook (PDF)

• Parentification can build resilience, but it also leaves lasting emotional weight.

• Healing involves small daily practices: asking “What do I need today?”, practicing boundaries, and letting go of responsibilities that aren’t yours.

• You deserve care, rest, and support—just as much as anyone else.

What You’ll Learn:

• Parentification can build resilience, but it also leaves lasting emotional weight.

• Healing involves small daily practices: asking “What do I need today?”, practicing boundaries, and letting go of responsibilities that aren’t yours.

• You deserve care, rest, and support—just as much as anyone else.

  
  

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Episode Theme:

In a time when the world feels heavy—politics, health, racism, economic fear—it’s easy to slip into

survival mode.

But what if you could design your life instead of just reacting to it?

This episode explores how to shift from fear-based living to value-driven intention.

It’s about taking back your power.

One small choice at a time.

Core Message:

Fear is loud, but it’s not always right.

It can trick you into shrinking.

It can keep you frozen, small, or constantly bracing for the next blow.

Intention, on the other hand, is steady.

It’s quiet—but deeply powerful.

It reconnects you with your why, your worth, and your wants.

You don’t need the world to calm down for you to live fully.

You need clarity. You need courage. You need intention.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

● How fear subtly shapes your daily decisions

● What intentional living really looks like (with examples)

● Simple tools to help you design your week instead of defaulting to chaos

● A full list of value-based intentions to guide your choices

● How to make aligned decisions, even when the world feels uncertain

Fear-Based vs. Intention-Based Living:

Fear-Based Living:

● Saying yes when you mean no

● Staying in relationships, jobs, or patterns because they feel “safe”

● Avoiding discomfort at all costs

● Consuming media that feeds anxiety

● Choosing security over fulfillment

Intention-Based Living:

● Asking yourself, “What matters to me today?”

● Choosing peace over urgency

● Saying the hard thing because honesty matters

● Trying the new thing because growth matters

● Protecting your energy because your health matters

How to Start Living with Intention:

● Morning Check-In:

Ask: “What do I want to feel today?” or “What do I want to stand for today?”

● Pick One Value:

Anchor your day to it. If it’s honesty, have that tough conversation. If it’s joy, say yes to

something fun.

● Interrupt the Fear Loop:

○ Turn off breaking news notifications

○ Unfollow energy-draining accounts

○ Limit comparison

○ Reclaim your attention span

● Bookend Your Day:

○ Morning: Choose your intention

○ Evening: Reflect on how your actions aligned with it

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Menu of Value-Based Intentions to Choose From:

Use this list daily, weekly, or whenever you need to reset.

🎯 Clarity + Growth

● Curiosity

● Focus

● Progress

● Boldness

● Learning

● Vision

● Growth

❤️ Connection + Compassion

● Kindness

● Honesty

● Presence

● Empathy

● Love

● Support

● Community

🧘 Calm + Grounding

● Peace

● Simplicity

● Slowness

● Rest

● Mindfulness

● Ease

● Trust

💪 Courage + Strength

● Bravery

● Integrity

● Strength

● Truth

● Conviction

● Resilience

● Confidence

🌟 Purpose + Fulfillment

● Joy

● Creativity

● Freedom

● Abundance

● Adventure

● Contribution

● Gratitude

Pro Tip: You don’t need to do more. You need to choose better.

Let your intention lead.

Reflection Questions:

● Where in your life are you reacting instead of choosing?

● What’s one decision you’re making out of fear?

● What value do you want to lead with this week?

● What does intentional living look like for you right now?

● What’s one small action that reflects the life you actually want?

Calls to Action:

● Try This: Choose one intention for the next 7 days. Let it guide your choices. Share it with us

using #TheHumanBlueprintIntentions

● Download: Grab our free “Intentional Week Starter” worksheet to make this real in your life

● Connect: Share this episode with someone feeling overwhelmed

● Support the Show: Leave a 5-star review and tell us how you’re living on purpose

Resources:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Up_zFh6hP5cDXhurgn02RbMrBwpPogUs?usp=sharing

You can be honest and still hide. But you can’t be transparent without being seen.

In this episode of The Human Blueprint, we dive into the real difference between honesty and transparency—and why most of us are only scratching the surface.

We’ll explore:

• How honesty and transparency show up differently in real life

• Why we often avoid transparency (hint: fear of judgment, loss of control, vulnerability)

• What transparency looks like in work, relationships, parenting, and your personal evolution

• How to start being seen without losing your power

This isn’t about oversharing—it’s about living and leading without the mask.

🔗 Get the free workbook to go deeper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iX_IQ9kG0O0BpB9rjYcNe_Zjv_u8By-S/view?usp=sharing

Let’s ask the real questions:

• Where are you being honest but not transparent?

• What do you think you’re protecting?

• And what might happen if you just said the truth out loud?

If you loved this episode, share it with someone who’s ready to drop the performance and live unfiltered.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the skill that shapes how you handle stress, make decisions, and build relationships. In this episode, we explore what EQ really is, why it often matters more than IQ, and how you can strengthen it to improve your life. You’ll learn the 5 key components of EQ, how to recognize emotional triggers, and practical tips to respond (not react), communicate better, and lead with empathy.

🎧 Listen now: The Human Blueprint Podcast
📥 Get the free EQ Workbook: Download Here

“The Untamed Power of Gratitude” Workbook🌿 Section 1: Exploring Your Relationship With Gratitude

Reflection Questions
Write honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.

1. When you hear the word “gratitude,” what feelings or thoughts come up?

2. Do you ever feel pressure to be grateful, even when things are hard? When?

3. Who taught you about gratitude—directly or indirectly?

4. How has gratitude shown up during the darkest or most difficult times in your life?

“Gratitude is not a bypass. It’s a reclamation.”

Prompt:
Write about a time when you chose to be grateful in a situation others might have seen only as loss or pain.

• What did that choice shift in you?

• What were you grateful for and in spite of?

Gratitude doesn’t erase grief—it lives alongside it.

Journaling Exercise

• What is something (or someone) you’ve lost recently or are still grieving?

• Without dismissing the pain, can you find anything you’re still grateful for within that experience?

• Who is someone you deeply appreciate, but maybe haven’t told in a while?

• What would you say to them if you were being completely open and specific?

Optional Exercise:
Write them a letter (you don’t have to send it… but you can).

List Exercise

• List 3 things you’re grateful for right now, in this moment.

• List 3 things you’re grateful for that haven’t happened yet.

This blends current joy with future hope.

🔥 Section 2: Gratitude as Rebellion🤍 Section 3: Grateful and Grieving🤝 Section 4: Gratitude as Connection🌱 Section 5: What’s Present, What’s Possible

Link to Workbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13O6t9feXGQZ7QqROkMOQnJ_7Ng-N7sya/view?usp=drive_link