In this annual State of the Union episode, I’m sharing what’s officially in and out for me in 2026 - from habits and routines to mindset shifts, consumption patterns, and how I want my life to feel going into the new year. We talk about de-centering excessive scrolling, refining consumption, prioritizing sleep and mental health, and leaning harder into hobbies, creativity, and long-form content. I also share the wellness routines, lifestyle shifts, and creators that are inspiring me right now as I move into a slower, more intentional season.
This episode is less about resolutions and more about direction — what I’m choosing to give energy to, and what I’m consciously letting go of.
🎧 Topics include:
👉🏻 My 2026 “outs” (habits, patterns, and energy drains)
👉🏻 My 2026 “ins” (routines, hobbies, wellness, and creativity)
👉🏻 De-centering scrolling, drinking, and over-committing
👉🏻 Sleep hygiene, mental health, and early mornings
👉🏻 Analog hobbies, classes, and learning for joy
👉🏻 Creators I’ve been loving lately (on IG/TT)
@glowwithella , @thewellnessprocesspod , @beccahimsworth , @gabrielleaihara , @kayliestewart, @plantbasedbaby
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome + 2026 State of the Union overview
2:30 – Gratitude, podcast growth, and leaning into long-form content
5:15 – OUT: Excessive scrolling and low-value TikTok consumption
8:45 – OUT: Drinking culture, over-committing, and overworking
12:30 – OUT: Overconsumption and low-quality spending habits
16:00 – OUT: Anxiety patterns, late nights, and decentering dating
20:30 – IN: Elevated casual living and daily luxuries
23:45 – IN: Tea rituals, bricking my phone, and analog hobbies
27:15 – IN: Early mornings, reading, sauna, and wellness routines
30:00 – Creators I’ve been loving + closing thoughts for 2026
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