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Episode 122 – Embracing 2026: A Reflective New Year’s Episode


Published: Thursday January 1, 2026
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Owning Our Path: A New Year’s Journey with Alycia & Marty

In this New Year’s episode of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ Alycia Anderson and Marty Anderson reflect on their journey through 2025, highlighting challenges, successes, and personal achievements. They discuss the importance of intention, community, and resilience as they look forward to 2026. Key topics include the development of the ‘Own It’ speech, their vision for growing their podcast and business, and the importance of nurturing relationships and staying hopeful. They also share personal milestone moments and set intentions for a year filled with growth, freedom, and impactful work. The episode concludes with messages of gratitude, a call to embrace the future with open hearts, and a commitment to supporting their community.

A Quote from Alycia

This year, I wanna be in the top 1% of podcasts.

~ Alycia Anderson

A Quote from Marty

 Love yourself enough to say, what I’ve done is enough to move forward to something better.

~ Marty Anderson

Key Themes Shaping the New Year

🕊️ A Beautiful Discussion

🧭 A New Year with Pushing Forward

📖 Reflecting on 2025

🌈 A Year of Love, Freedom, and Positivity

🥂 Embracing Freedom at 50

🏅 Personal and Professional Achievements

🌿 Embracing Growth and Gratitude

🧠 Intentions for 2026

📈 Aiming for the Top 1% of Podcasts!

🧱 Building the Own It Collective

🌟 Empowering Possibilities for All

💓 Self-Love: A Path to Progress

🔥 Speak from Your Heart and Believe in Yourself

🫶 The Power of Unity, Community, and Support

Navigating the New Year Conversation

00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia

00:25 New Year Reflections and Excitement for 2026

01:18 Podcast Achievements and Future Goals

03:24 Personal Reflections and Growth

06:43 Challenges and Triumphs of 2025

10:25 Plans and Hopes for 2026

25:15 Empowerment and the Own It Speech

34:24 Final Thoughts and Pushing Forward Moments

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