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Welcome back! In Episode 53, Denise and Jackie return after the holiday whirlwind (Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving) to process the "lot" that was the previous year. They kick things off with a high-energy memory of a Florence and the Machine concert before diving into how they are navigating the current emotional landscape—finding hope in the message of "Wicked," using "Changed for Good" as a form of protest, and staying focused on truth amidst global distractions.

The conversation centers on grounding practices for the new year. Denise shares how the Serenity Prayer helps her center herself between acceptance and courage, while also exploring new "woo-woo" territories like the I-Ching and mediumship. Jackie re-frames the concept of New Year's resolutions into "decisions" for how to live, emphasizing that there is no arbitrary timeline for personal growth.

From "The Gem" and "The Queen" archetype card pulls to stories of ancestral bravery, the duo finds strength in looking backward to move forward. They discuss the palpable sense of hope many are feeling for 2026, the importance of "clean energy" when setting goals, and Jackie's personal commitment to adding more "whimsy" to her life (and not burning her tongue on hot food).

Key Times:

00:01:43 Remembering the Florence and the Machine concert (sprinting up the rows)

00:03:16 Post-holiday reflection: "This year was a lot"

00:04:41 "Wicked" and being "Changed for Good" as a form of protest

00:05:57 Staying focused on the real issues (Epstein) despite distractions

00:07:26 The Serenity Prayer and the importance of meetings

00:12:38 Planning tools: Wall calendars and Shinola notebooks

00:13:25 Re-framing resolutions as "Decisions to live my life by"

00:15:30 Diving into the I-Ching and throwing coins

00:17:22 Annual Card Pulls: The Gem and The Queen

00:21:37 Ancestral bravery: Traveling alone with nothing but wits

00:30:34 "There is no timeline": Bringing clean energy into your goals

00:32:41 Jackie's resolution: Adding "Whimsy" and not burning her tongue

00:33:30 The underlying current of hope for 2026

00:35:33 Reminder: Mercury "Gatorade" (Retrograde)

Topics Covered:

1. Post-holiday processing and the "Yin and Yang" of joy and grief
2. "Wicked" as a source of hope and protest
3. The Serenity Prayer: Acceptance vs. Courage
4. The energy of in-person meetings vs. Zoom
5. Planning for the future: Wall calendars, notebooks, and "Decisions"
6. Spiritual practices: I-Ching, Archetype Card pulls, and Mediums
7. Ancestral strength and gratitude for those who came before
8. Releasing the pressure of January 1st timelines
9. The "Mercury Gatorade" (Retrograde) warning

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