If you’ve ever felt like your small wins don’t “count,” this episode will change how you see yourself and your progress. 

In this special episode, Amy reflects on 2025 and shares her favorite moments and notable wins, and what five years of weekly podcasting have taught her about showing up, gratitude, presence, and letting go.

If you’ve struggled with sacrificing good for the sake of perfection, this one’s for you.

🔍 What to Listen For

0:00 - Introduction: Why this year in review matters
2:26 - What I'm grateful for in 2025
4:44 - The story of two peach jellies (why small gestures matter)
5:16 - 9 years of Alzheimer's caregiving: lessons in presence
8:47 - My 9 wins from 2025 (that I almost dismissed)
11:34 - How decluttering freed up my energy
13:28 - Breakthrough moments: stop playing small
14:52 - The 10 life lessons that changed everything
16:22 - Lesson #9: You're not responsible for who others think you are
18:30 - Planning for 2026: What's next

As you head into 2026, remember that the secret of change is focusing your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Your wins count. Your showing up matters. And the messy, imperfect version of you is exactly who the world needs.

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