Welcome to the first official episode recorded in 2024! After an incredible year filled with so many inspiring conversations, I've decided to shake things up and steer away from the usual New Year's resolutions talk this year. Let's face it, there's nothing inherently magical about January 1st. So instead, I want to share some of my favorite lessons from the podcast and life in 2023. I hope this episode encourages you and inspires a fresh perspective on the year ahead! 3:51 – Word of the Year Reflecting on the last two years This year’s word: “flourish” Your word of the year 7:16 – The Podcast in 2024 8 years of the podcast Switching up formats this year Getting creative and breaking routines 9:43 – “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry” Recording my audiobook Prayers for this journey Pre-ordering the book Mini book tour 13:41 – Top 5 Episodes of 2023 Episode 334, Megan Hyatt Miller Episode 369, Jay Hewitt Episode 373, Dr. Emily Smith Episode 345, Jamie Winship Episode 376, Ginny Yurich 23:29 – Encouragements For This Year Saying “no” to more things and “yes” to the right things Giving yourself room to try new things and mess up Learning when and when not to apologize Creating margin in your summer FEATURED QUOTES "I want to give you the encouragement to, this year, give yourself the space to break routines. Give yourself the space to get creative, give yourself the space to try something new." “I'm encouraging you to say no to more things, so that you can say yes to the right things. This is not a new concept. But it's easier said than done.” “I am so excited about what this podcast is going to look like this year.”