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RHOBH Reality Check, 2025 Reflections & Why 2026 Is About the Pivot
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In today’s episode, I’m catching up with you after the holidays and getting real about why this Christmas felt different, what 2025 taught me during my first full year doing this full-time, and why “pivot” is the word I’m taking into 2026.
I talk about burnout, people-pleasing, stepping back from social media, and why sometimes the universe reroutes you instead of stopping you. I also break down moments from The Kardashians finale that unexpectedly resonated with me, including resilience, family dynamics, and learning when to try again — just differently.
Then we jump into Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where I unpack why certain dynamics aren’t landing this season, my honest take on Boz’s corporate/producer energy, the Dorit–Amanda lunch moment that didn’t math, Kyle and Morgan still dancing around the truth, and why the show may be overdue for a cast shake-up.
I wrap things up with some quick Bravo thoughts, a look ahead to what’s coming in 2026, and an idea I’ve been sitting with about showing up more vulnerably with you all — because this community deserves it.
We Need To Talk About This!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Episode Intro
00:30 - Podcast Intro
00:53 – Holiday catch-up + why Christmas felt off this year (no party, launch-mode burnout)
03:40 – 2025 reflections: first full year full-time + momentum slowing + lessons learned
07:20 – 2026 mindset + New Year’s plans (DMV party scene + Philly unplug)
11:30 – Social media break + people-pleasing tendencies + learning to set boundaries
15:25 – “Pivot” as the word for 2026 (Google Maps reroute analogy)
18:55 – Kardashians finale: Kim failing the bar + resilience + getting back up
22:35 – Kourtney/Khloé family dynamic + why Hulu’s fourth-wall break works
26:55 – Gratitude for listeners + idea for weekly anonymous advice episodes
30:45 – RHOBH take: Boz as “HR/producer energy” + why it’s not landing
35:30 – Dorit, Amanda & Boz lunch breakdown (manifestation vs real financial advice)
40:35 – Beverly Hills season pulse check: Kyle/Morgan, Mo, Amanda, cast fatigue
46:20 – Bravo side notes (Atlanta skepticism, Porsha rumors)
49:30 – Final thoughts, gratitude, ratings/subscribe CTA
50:45 – Podcast Outro
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