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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 6 MIN

Presence, Not Perfection — Our Final Check-In of 2025

from Fearless & Forty · host Susan Norgren

As we step into the heart of the holiday season and close out our very first year of Fearless & Forty, Katie hops on the mic for a short, meaningful check-in to wrap up Season One. This episode is a reminder we all need right now: the holidays—and life—aren’t about perfection, they’re about presence. It’s about slowing down enough to notice joy, choosing peace even when the world feels loud, and holding onto hope as we move into a brand new year. Katie reflects on the whirlwind of turning 40, the unexpected growth that came with it, and what it’s meant to share that journey with all of you. She also honors the incredible partnership of her co-host Susan, the support of their families, and the beautiful Fearless & Forty community that has blossomed this year. Thank you for listening, for showing up, for being part of our very first season. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and here’s to everything 2026 has in store. We’ll meet you back here soon, friends #fearlessand40 #midlife #thatsawrap #thankyou

As we step into the heart of the holiday season and close out our very first year of Fearless & Forty, Katie hops on the mic for a short, meaningful check-in to wrap up Season One. This episode is a reminder we all need right now: the holidays—and life—aren’t about perfection, they’re about presence. It’s about slowing down enough to notice joy, choosing peace even when the world feels loud, and holding onto hope as we move into a brand new year. Katie reflects on the whirlwind of turning 40, the unexpected growth that came with it, and what it’s meant to share that journey with all of you. She also honors the incredible partnership of her co-host Susan, the support of their families, and the beautiful Fearless & Forty community that has blossomed this year. Thank you for listening, for showing up, for being part of our very first season. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and here’s to everything 2026 has in store. We’ll meet you back here soon, friends #fearlessand40 #midlife #thatsawrap #thankyou

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