Feeling stuck as the year comes to a close? You’re not alone! This conversation might be exactly what you need to have the best 2026!

As we approach the end of the year, many of us start reflecting on where we’ve been, what’s holding us back, and what we want to change moving forward. In this episode of the Sunshine Warrior Podcast, Kelly sits down with author Kendra Cooke to talk about what it really means to embrace change, empower your growth, and evolve into your true self so you can step into your strongest, most intentional 2026.

Inspired by Kendra’s book Embrace, Empower, Evolve: A Practical Guide to Embracing Change, Empowering Growth, and Evolving Into Your True Self, this conversation is both reflective and practical, offering mindset shifts and real tools to help you move forward when life feels uncertain or stuck.

✨ Episode 7 of the Sunshine Warrior Podcast is LIVE! ✨
And this one is truly special for me. I recently went to my 40 year high school reunion and it stirred up so many memories, emotions, and lessons I never understood at eighteen.

In this episode, I sit down with my three best friends from high school. These are the women who have been with me through every season of life. We talk about what we have learned, what we wish we knew back then, and why friendship might just be one of the greatest gifts we get in this lifetime.

As we head into Thanksgiving, I am feeling incredibly grateful for my lifelong friends and for this amazing Sunshine Warrior community. 💛

Thank you for being here, for showing up, and for sharing this journey with me.

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View this podcast on YouTube! Our “VLOG-CAST” includes behind-the-scenes moments and bonus footage you won’t hear anywhere else. This is a must-watch! 🎥✨

💔 In this powerful episode, a courageous mother opens up about the unthinkable—losing her son to suicide. Through the grace of God, she found the strength not only to keep going, but to turn her pain into purpose. Today, she is sharing her story to bring hope, healing, and encouragement to others who may be walking through grief, loss, or despair.

🙏 You’ll hear how her faith carried her through the darkest valley, what it means to choose life and light in the midst of heartbreak, and how her son’s story is now making a difference in the lives of others.

⚡ Whether you’re struggling with loss yourself, supporting someone you love, or searching for a reminder that God can bring beauty from ashes—this episode will speak to your heart.

👉 Share this episode with someone who needs hope today.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. In the U.S., dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.