As the year comes to a close, we’re slowing things down and doing something a little different.

In this episode, Tess and Layne reflect on the year that was, unpack what it really means to reflect rather than rush into resolutions, and explore how intention setting can create more ownership, clarity, and agency in our lives.

Layne shares openly about a year defined by growth and frustration, energy and stagnation, and the permission it’s taken to allow contradictions to coexist. Tess reflects on resilience, compassion, and what it means to keep showing up without burning out.

Together, we talk about:

• Why reflection gives us clarity, not avoidance
• The difference between burying emotions and actually processing them
• How writing things down creates space and accountability
• Allowing pride and frustration to exist at the same time
• Compassion without the need for change
• Why work and rest are not enemies
• Letting go of old stories that no longer serve us
• Choosing a word of the year and what it anchors us to
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We also share our words for 2026, how we’re carrying these practices forward, and why intention setting is something best done with people you love.

At the end of the episode, we walk you through a reflection and intention-setting framework you can use to create clarity, confidence, and direction for the year ahead.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone you care about. The best gift you can give a loved one is your self-growth.

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We’ll see you next week and into 2026 as the best version of yourself, no matter where you’re starting from.

Happy New Year.

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