Why My Word for the Year is SOVEREIGNTY

I’ve been trying to record this solo episode for weeks.I wanted to start the year with it. I wanted to begin 2026 grounded and clear.But since January 7th, I’ve felt paralyzed. Heavy. Like my nervous system can’t catch up with reality, especially here in Minnesota.So today I’m starting here.My word for 2026 is sovereignty.Sovereignty is self-ownership. It’s the decision to live like your life belongs to you again. To become the final authority over your body, your time, your attention, your energy, and your choices.In this episode, I talk about:In this episode, I talk about:Why the world feels designed to fracture our attention and drain our nervous systemsThe path millennials were sold, and the reality we’re living in nowWhat it looks like to outsource your authorityWhat sovereignty looks like in practice This episode is for you if:You’ve been feeling burnt out, scattered, numb, or stuck on autopilotYou’re tired of living like your worth is measured by your outputYou’ve been waiting for permission to want something differentYou’re ready to come back to yourself and take your life backSupport the showSubscribe at artisthenewwallstreet.com and on YouTubeLearn more about host and producer, Morgan Short Follow us on Tik Tok, Instagram, and FacebookSubscribe wherever you listen to podcastsKeep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.