Whoa warriors, this episode wasn’t planned.

It started on a walk. One small moment after another, until something landed so clearly that I stopped short, pulled out my phone, and hit record.

In this short bonus episode, I share a more personal side of my own life and what that walk stirred up for me in real time. It’s reflective, honest, and a little different than my usual episodes.

Then, I bring you the heart of a listener-favorite teaching and walk you through how to choose your word of the year in a way that actually feels supportive instead of stressful. Not a word you should pick. A word that meets you where you are and gently guides you toward how you want to feel and live.

If you’ve been craving clarity, a reset, or a softer way to step into the year ahead, this episode is for you. Let it be a pause, a breath, and an invitation to choose on purpose.

If you liked this show, you’ll like this one:

230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/230-my-most-vulnerable-episode-yet/id1434429161?i=1000589799587

230: My Most Vulnerable Episode Yet on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kU0nc1wDkFMS0zo2ZmdY0?si=YBmV7dfFTkaUcRGt4_962g

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