184 – 2025 in Review & Setting Intentions for 2026

About this episode

In this episode, hosts Brock and Jess reflect on the year 2025 and discuss their intentions and goals for 2026.

In this reflective end-of-year episode of Occupied, hosts Brock and Jess take a moment to pause, look back, and make sense of 2025 — both personally and professionally. Together, they unpack the highs, the hard bits, and the unexpected lessons that shaped the year, before turning their attention to what lies ahead. Rather than rigid resolutions, this conversation focuses on values, direction, and intentional growth as they set goals for 2026. This episode is an honest check-in about work, identity, creativity, burnout, momentum, and what it means to keep evolving as practitioners, educators, and humans. In this episode, we discuss: Key reflections and standout moments from 2025 What challenged us, stretched us, or changed our perspectives Lessons learned from projects, conversations, and community Letting go of what no longer serves us Setting meaningful, values-aligned goals for 2026 How intention, curiosity, and sustainability guide our plans moving forward Instagram: @OccupiedPodcastFacebook: Occupied Podcast Host: Brock Cook & Dr Jessica Levick Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

People in this episode

Hosts: Brock Cook, Dr Jessica Levick

Topics covered

• year in review
• setting intentions
• personal growth
• professional development
• values-aligned goals
• burnout
• creativity

Keywords

• reflection
• intentions
• goals
• growth
• burnout
• creativity
• values

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