Episode 100

5 Things We’re Over in 2026

Summary:

In this episode of Pieces of a Woman, Cristie and DeAnna get honest about the things they are officially over in 2026. From doomscrolling, political overload, and nonstop phone distraction to the overuse of words like "trauma" and "trigger," this conversation explores what it means to protect your peace, think critically, and be more intentional with your energy. They also talk about aging, beauty choices, the frustration of giving up heels, and why staying open and curious matters more than ever. This is a real, thoughtful conversation about boundaries, perspective, and what they’re choosing to leave behind this year.

Key Takeaways:

  1. 00:00 Welcome back, and the question of what Cristie and DeAnna are officially over in 2026
  2. 01:20 Doom scrolling, political overload, and how social media can quietly shape emotions and beliefs
  3. 03:10 Why it feels harder than ever to trust what we see online, and the need to fact-check media, AI, and social content
  4. 06:40 Aging, Botox, and beauty choices, plus the reality of changing how they feel in their own bodies
  5. 08:20 Why giving up heels feels surprisingly personal, and what it means to let go of things that once felt like part of your identity
  6. 10:00 Phones at the table, constant distraction, and how technology keeps getting in the way of real connection
  7. 12:00 A thoughtful conversation about the overuse of words like trauma and trigger, and why that matters
  8. 14:10 What they want more of in 2026, including curiosity, openness, better boundaries, and protecting their peace


Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  1. The Pause We Didn’t Plan and the Growth We Needed
  2. Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
  3. Mel Robbins Podcast
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Cristie & DeAnna

DeAnna Robbins is a lover of learning and connecting with REAL people. A Grandma of 4, mom of 4 and wife of one. Her role of being "middle aged" is the current Life Lesson. How to take care of aging parents, be a mom, step mom, wife and professional woman, oh the fun. DeAnna has seen the dark and ugly side of abuse, alcoholism and suffering but believes you are either a victim or a player. She chose to be a player.

Cristie North is a wife, mother of 6 and grandmother of 2. She just turned 50 and is learning to navigate the reality of empty nesting. She has endured trials of divorce, alcohol abuse, blended family and grief. She celebrates every part of her journey as her belief is that each challenge makes us the remarkable, complicated beautiful souls we are today. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 28 years and currently manages a top producing mortgage company in Salt Lake City, Utah.