EPISODE 16: F*ck, Let’s End the Year on Purpose! with Shannah Kennedy

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In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I’m joined (again!) by the brilliant Shannah Kennedy - master coach, best-selling author, queen of clarity and the most listened-to guest on the podcast so far.

Back by popular demand and in person, Shannah is here to help us close out the year with intention, not exhaustion.

We talk about how to actually feel good at the end of the year (instead of dragging ourselves to the finish line), why you need stillness more than another strategy, and how to build a 2026 that reflects you - not just your to-do list.

✨ And if you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, stuck in people-pleasing, or putting yourself last - this one’s for you.

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This episode gets into:

🧘‍♀️ Why stillness isn’t indulgent - it’s essential

💭 How to reflect on 2025 without spiralling into what you didn’t do

📅 The 3 things to ask yourself before the year ends

🥵 Why “busy” is burning you out and what to do instead

💫 How to reset your nervous system in 5 minutes (yes, in the car park counts!)

📈 How to plan a values-aligned 2026 that feels like a “f*ck yes”

🫶 Why midlife isn’t a crisis - it’s a reset

Shannah helped me redefine what success looked like after selling WiTH Collective. She helped me stop reacting to life and start designing it - based on what actually matters to me: health, family happiness, pleasure, adventure, and fun.

Now, she’s back to remind all of us:

✨ Clarity isn’t a luxury - it’s a tool.

✨ You don’t need a meltdown to make a change.

✨ Stillness is the place where real decisions come from.

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MYTH-BUSTING MINI-ROUND with Shannah Kennedy:

❌ “Burnout is just part of being successful.”

❌ “You need to hit rock bottom to reinvent.”

❌ “Saying no makes you selfish.”

❌ “Planning ruins spontaneity.”

❌ “If you’re not busy, you’re falling behind.”

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🎯 The “Try This Before 50” Challenge

Last time, Shannah dared us to define our values and start saying no to the things draining us. This time? She’s taking us even deeper…

If you’ve been meaning to stop, reflect, reset - or even just breathe - this episode is your invitation to do it.

Because f*ck, we’re nearly 50 and isn’t it amazing when we give ourselves permission to do it differently?

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🌐 Learn more: shannahkennedy.com

📲 Follow Shannah: @shannahkennedy

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