Eryn and L' Shawn focus on goal-setting and planning for 2026. They discuss challenges around creating intentions and navigating personal and professional goals. Eryn shares her struggles with motivation and clarity, while L'Shawn offers insights on using flash-forward exercises and asking reflective questions to clarify priorities. They explore the importance of external accountability, the value of stillness, and the wisdom that can be found in being stuck. The conversation highlights the benefits of working with a coach to gain perspective and support in setting and achieving goals.

In this podcast episode, L' Shawn and Eryn share their experiences from an impromptu retreat in Denver after their planned trip to Idaho Springs was canceled due to power outages. They discuss how they pivoted to embrace spontaneous experiences, including a visit to a Nordic bathhouse, dining at an Indian restaurant, attending a dueling piano bar, and exploring the Denver Botanic Gardens. Throughout their adventures, they learned valuable lessons about the importance of flexibility, taking risks, embracing vulnerability, and finding meaning in unexpected experiences. The episode highlights the power of hope theory and the idea that sometimes unplanned events can lead to richer, more meaningful experiences than carefully planned ones.

L'Shawn and Eryn explore themes around asking for help, particularly during the holidays and when managing personal and professional responsibilities, with L'Shawn sharing her experiences about seeking support for her daughter's medical needs. The conversation concludes with discussions about the challenges of seeking help during times of grief and loss, emphasizing the value of authentic support and creating space for others to express their needs