<p>In this final episode of 2025, Jess and Rye invite you into their favorite end-of-year ritual centered on reflection, release, and intentional momentum.</p><p>They explore the concept of the “Year of the Snake” (shedding, inner work, letting go) and the “Year of the Horse” (movement, self-trust, aligned action). This episode is part heart-to-heart conversation, part guided self-inquiry — designed to help you close the year with honesty and step into the next chapter with clarity, compassion, and confidence.</p><p>You’ll be guided through reflection prompts around relationships, success, and health, followed by an invitation to take the next step via a calming guided visualization to help you release what no longer serves you and reconnect to your next-level self. </p><p><br></p><p><em>(The 13 minute guided visualization by Jess is released as a standalone minisode on the podcast which you can access </em><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Erl1LBBkhushmGZ4X420u" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>HERE</em></a><em>)</em></p><p><br></p><p>📓<strong>Free Reflection Worksheet</strong> 📓</p><p><em>How to grab your downloadable Reflection &amp; Projection Worksheet used for this exercise:</em></p><p>How to get it:</p><p>1) Subscribe to our <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/sheonlylivesonce/p/enter-our-podcast-giveaway?r=e3uqr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>2) Comment the word “reflection” on <a href="https://sheonlylivesonce.substack.com/p/year-end-reflection-exercise" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>THIS</strong></a><strong> </strong>post </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>👉 <strong>Visit substack to reveal our new podcast NAME (</strong><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/sheonlylivesonce/p/welcome-to-our-substack-and-our-big?r=e3uqr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enter our Podcast Giveaway</strong> 🎁 </p><p>👉 Subscribe to our SOLO <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/sheonlylivesonce/p/enter-our-podcast-giveaway?r=e3uqr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong> </strong>to be entered to win:</p><p>1) <strong>3 Months Inside the SYC Membership</strong> (value: $291)</p><p>2) <strong>30-Min Hormone Call w/ Candace Burch</strong> (value $199)</p><p>+A customized hormone balance guidebook based on your symptoms &amp; life stage</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn about Jess’s Membership + Course</strong></p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.bodyblissbyjess.com/syc-2" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Supercharge Your Cycle (SYC) Membership</strong></a> — <em>cyclical living, hormone harmony, monthly coaching, Sexy 6 meal guidance, nervous system tools, and a supportive community</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Hormone Balance Hormone Test Bundle</strong></p><p>👉 <strong>Decode Your Hormones</strong> <a href="https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/decodeyourhormones" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Test + Custom Natural Balance Guide</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Hormone Balance NEW secret podcast:</strong></p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/podcasts/179-Decode-Your-Hormones" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Decode Your Hormones</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Jess on Substack:</strong></p><p>👉 <a href="https://substack.com/@bodyblissbyjess?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jess’s Substack</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Book Jess Mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DA9bpMaGfzXh7KNTiy_Z0sf3TpX6hqPqhZGFvuBUrsNudx2lQ9kGARf91s9MLZnOs6R8PGt-2evCqRU4IPygiVm7NgCww6KmKBomlX5gbn93sdVKxxK1QI3jWzNbYwd6UZuCPlZoOfgNguxDxp1j-fHo-me-7WeTZRgJAEyZSyloAMEbucRL4moA-wQQCYDtMYs9XRrmT5o7Y6qtnT4rkAWNEQykUaerrY6Dp6R2fdk.NqSJ45UuCP00n0noSyKp9B0yVLH7QhHanY3294DdlN4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580712332963&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9014233&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=14161912325453210357--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14161912325453210357&hvtargid=kwd-309566267417&hydadcr=21909_13324147&keywords=the+slight+edge+by+jeff+olson&mcid=4d6f15353d2338c688a59d3b2b924151&qid=1766359854&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>The Slight Edge</em></a> by Jeff Olson</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay Connected: </strong></p><p>🎧 <strong>Podcast IG →</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/solo2.0podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>⁠</strong> @solo2.0podcast⁠</a></p><p>📲 <strong>Jess’s IG →</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyblissbyjess" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>⁠</strong>@bodyblissbyjess⁠</a></p><p>📲 <strong>Rye’s IG →</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryeburch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>⁠</strong> @ryeburch⁠</a></p><p>📩 <strong>Email Us →</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠[email protected]⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧡 If this episode resonated, be sure to rate + review—it’s how we grow!</p><p><strong>Episode Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Solo 2.0</p><p>00:57 – End-of-Year Energy + Holiday Reflections</p><p>05:00 – How to Use This Episode</p><p>06:10 – Podcast Update + Substack Announcement</p><p>07:30 – Year of the Snake Explained</p><p>09:55 – Entering the Year of the Horse</p><p>14:38 – Redefining “Momentum”</p><p>15:00 – Reflection Exercise: Relationships</p><p>20:00 – Sisterhood, Support &amp; Self-Awareness</p><p>27:21 – Reflection Exercise: Success</p><p>30:00 – The Slight Edge Principle</p><p>33:51 – Jess on Career Evolution &amp; Coaching Integrity</p><p>41:27 – Reflection Exercise: Health</p><p>48:49 – Rebuilding a Supportive Fitness Routine</p><p>50:00 – Phone Boundaries, Digital Detox &amp; Mental Space</p><p>53:15 – Moving From Reflection to Action</p><p>55:00 – Guided Visualization (Pre-Recorded)</p><p>57:00 – Closing Reflections &amp; Looking Ahead to 2026</p>