Ep. 389 - Purpose Over Perfection: How to Have Your Most Aligned Year in 2026

What if you knew yourself well enough to know when a decision is aligned on a soul level?

As the Year of the Snake comes to a close, we’re completing a season of stripping away what no longer fits, what we’ve outgrown, what we’re finally ready to release. What remains beneath it all? And do you trust and know yourself enough to follow it?

In this solo episode, Jessica offers a grounded reframe for entering the new year with self-trust and intention—without the pressure of making it your “best year yet.” She explores how real alignment comes from honoring subtle, daily shifts, allowing both expansion and contraction, and making space for embodied “no’s” that protect your nervous system and energy.

This episode dives into manifestation through the lens of the new paradigm, which is rooted in self-worth, clarity, and ease rather than force. If you’re feeling caught between motivation and resistance, this conversation will help you reconnect with your inner knowing and move forward with confidence.

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In this episode we talk about:

• The importance of embracing whatever energy the new year presents to us
• Letting go of “best year yet” mindset for deeper, sustainable growth
• The value of empowered “no’s” and how they fuel your magnetism
• Tapping into your unique rhythm versus following perfectionist patterns
• How releasing control creates more ease and transformation
• Redefining success through internal states instead of material goals
• Navigating the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse
• Trusting intuition over external advice or mental strategy
• Deep Imaginings and journaling prompts for making aligned decisions

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The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.

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