Why “Exhale” Is My Word of the Year for 2026

In this solo episode, I share the word I’m carrying into 2026...Exhale...and why it feels so right for this season of life.After a year of intensity, loss, rebuilding, and pushing through, I’m ready to choose softness, presence, and space. In this raw and real conversation, I reflect on what exhale really means — emotionally, physically, and even spiritually.We talk about:How 2025 shaped me and prepared me for this shiftWhat actually happens in the body when we exhaleWhy slowing down isn’t failure. It’s wisdomReleasing the pressure to “arrive” and instead letting things unfoldWhether you’ve picked a word for the year or not, I hope this episode invites you to pause… and exhale.WebsitePiece of Work, a MemoirInstagramFacebookTikTok