EP 57: The Real Ins and Outs for 2026- Work, Wellness and Living a Rich Life

As we head into a new year, social media is flooded with “ins and outs” lists — so in this episode, I’m sharing my take on what’s actually worth leaning into (and letting go of) in 2026 when it comes to work, wellbeing and how we live our lives.This is a thoughtful, reflective episode rather than a set of rigid rules. These are ideas I’ve been sitting with, talking through with Liam, friends and my community, and noticing show up more and more in the way people are working, leading and living.We start with what’s in for 2026 — including the skill I believe will be essential for leaders and humans alike, why fibre is having its moment alongside protein, and why your wellbeing needs to be booked into your calendar before anything else. We also explore why reading is replacing scrolling, why silent walks are staying, and what it really means to define and live your own rich life.Then we move into what’s out — from fear-based leadership and unsustainable New Year’s resolutions, to blindly climbing the career ladder and relying on CVs that no longer reflect who we really are or what we can do.This episode is an invitation to slow down, question what you’ve been told success should look like, and intentionally design a year — and a life — that actually supports your health, values and energy. In this episode, we cover:Why learning to hold paradox is a critical skill for 2026The shift from protein-only thinking to fibre and internal healthHow to be more discerning with the information we consume and shareWhy wellness should be scheduled before work, not around itReading over scrolling (and how to make it easier)The importance of courageous conversations at work and in lifeSilent walks, creativity and giving your nervous system spaceDefining what a rich life means to you — not anyone elseWhat’s officially out for 2026:Doing things (or not doing things) because they feel “cringe”Unrealistic, unsustainable New Year’s resolutionsFear-based leadershipAvoiding difficult conversationsMovement that depletes rather than buildsBlindly following the career ladderOver-reliance on CVs instead of real connection and demonstrated valueIf you’re feeling called to approach 2026 differently — with more intention, curiosity and care — this episode is for you.