Is romance dead, or have we stopped believing in it? In today's episode, I reflect on fleeting moments of human connection, modern dating culture, and why romance feels harder to find in today’s world than it ever has before. From dating apps and hookup culture to fear of vulnerability and settling for less than you deserve, this conversation explores romance, love and the courage it takes to ask for genuine connection.

Links to the articles that helped me with today's epsiode:

https://talkerresearch.com/is-romance-dead-nearly-a-third-say-real-love-is-a-thing-of-the-past/

https://www.reddit.com/r/dating/comments/oqn29n/romance_is_dead/

https://thoughtcatalog.com/holly-riordan/2017/07/the-ugly-reason-why-romance-is-dead-and-gone/

In today's episode, we’re breaking down what I want to leave behind and what I am intentionally welcoming as we move into a more aligned and fulfilling year.

We'll dive into my honest outs for 2026 — including wishy-washy behaviour, burnout culture, poor boundaries, draining relationships, unhealthy habits, and spreading ourselves too thin.

Then we dive into my ins for 2026, such as choosing people who energize you, prioritizing mind-body connection, healing and inner work, therapy and holistic practices, intentional routines, slower mornings, and building a healthier relationship with yourself and your time. We discuss my reasons for these ins, in order to create everyday habits that support a calmer, happier life.

This episode is a reminder that personal growth doesn’t require perfection, but it does require intention. You don’t need to change everything overnight, but you can start choosing what truly aligns with your lifestyle, values, and inner world - especially in 2026!

In this episode, I’m sharing 27 things I’ve learned at 27, inspired by my years around the sun. I share honest lessons about self-love, relationships, healing, money and finances, work-life balance, wellness, and mindset — with the understanding that I’m still learning and evolving myself.

We'll talk about listening to your body, letting go of people who aren’t meant for you, redefining success, prioritizing your mental and physical wellbeing, and why falling in love with your own company changes your life. This episode is for anyone navigating their 20s (or any season of growth) who needs a reminder that it truly gets better with time.

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You can find me on Instagram: @meganwysieckii