Episode 78 - Shedding the Snake, Riding the Horse: A 2026 Rebellion of Resilience

In this raw and resonant final episode of 2025, we hold space for the collective exhaustion of a devastating year. From global humanitarian crises and escalating political injustices to the deeply personal battles of loss, grief, and systemic bias, we acknowledge that 2025 was "hard AF."

Host [Your Name] opens up about navigating the end of her marriage this year—a private heartbreak set against a world on fire—and explores the duality of profound personal struggle alongside the relentless demand to show up for life, business, and family.

This episode confronts the heavy themes of the year head-on:

• The ongoing global conflicts and geopolitical unrest.
• The erosion of social supports and bodily autonomy in the US.
• The stark reality of medical racism in North America.
• The cultural pushback against women’s progress and the toxic return of "thin-is-best" ideology.

But this isn't just a recap of pain. Framed by the symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac—2025 as the Year of the Wood Snake (shedding) and 2026 as the Year of the Fire Horse (rebellious movement)—we chart a path forward. We reject empty, shrink-yourself New Year’s resolutions and instead advocate for a rebellion of resilience.

We explore how to:

• Honor the necessary "shed" of 2025.
• Saddle the powerful, free energy of the 2026 Fire Horse.
• Build a personal and collective commitment to community, empathy, and taking up space.
• Define healing as defiant action and find strength in the simple, powerful fact: We are still here.

This is an invitation to process, release, and gather strength. It’s for anyone who feels tender, tired, or transformed, and is ready to build a connected, courageous 2026—together.

Thank you for listening and I would like to remind you that I have an amazing event coming up!

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Thank you for listening.