Episode 73 - Align & Manifest: Reflecting on 2025 and Intentionally Opening 2026
Have you ever reached the end of a year and felt the urge to pause - not to rush ahead with goals and plans, but to really sit with what this chapter has held?
As 2025 draws to a close, today’s solo episode is a gentle invitation to reflect, integrate and intentionally open the door to what’s next.
This episode was inspired by my recent Align & Manifest workshop, where reflection was paired with sound healing - allowing insight to land not just in the mind, but in the body. What unfolded in that space reminded me how powerful it is to slow down, feel, and consciously close a chapter before stepping into a new one.
Throughout this episode, I guide you through a series of reflective questions you can journal with, sit with, or simply let land - whether you’re listening quietly at home or on the move. There’s no pressure to do this “perfectly”; you can always return to these questions when the moment feels right.
I also share my own reflections from the year - what felt heavy, what surprised me, what supported me, and what I’m consciously releasing - alongside how embodiment and sound have become an increasingly important part of how I support integration and growth.
This is a soft, spacious episode designed to help you close 2025 with awareness, gratitude and self-trust - and step into 2026 from a grounded, intentional place rather than autopilot.
Reflection Questions:
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What felt heavy or challenging for you in 2025 - and how can you honour that honestly?
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What supported you, surprised you, or felt good this year - even in small, quiet ways?
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What did 2025 teach you about yourself, and what are you ready to let go of as this chapter closes?
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Choose a feeling for the year ahead?
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Who are you becoming as you move into your next chapter?
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What are you ready to welcome more of in 2026?
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And finally, what is your word for 2026?
Key Takeaways:
- Why pausing at the end of a year is an act of self-leadership, not avoidance
- Why choosing a feeling for the year ahead can be more powerful than rigid goals
- The role of sound healing in helping reflection integrate on a nervous system level
Show Resources:
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Learn More About Emma's Book, Worthy and Wealthy - HERE
If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone who might need a gentle pause right now. You can also tag me on Instagram @emmalagerlow - I always love seeing where and how you’re listening.
Yours in reflection, intention and becoming, Emma x
