In this episode, I'm sharing three simple yet powerful practices I love to use at the start of a new year to help clarify my vision, set intentions/goals and connect with how I actually want to feel and focus on throughout the year ahead.

These practices might be a helpful spin on the new year if you're someone who doesn't fully connect with new years resolutions. They are intuitive, creative, and grounded; and ideally to support you in setting goals that feel aligned with your personal values.

Inside this episode, I walk you through:

• Why choosing a word of the year can help anchor your energy and intentions

• How to work with a spirit animal (or spirit animal card) as guidance for the year ahead + specifically how to work with an oracle card deck

• How to create a vision board rooted in your specific desires, goals, and emotional intentions + how to work with your vision board over the course of one year and beyond

• A behind-the-scenes peek into my own words and spirit animal cards from both last year and this year

Whether you're listening right at the start of the year or anytime you're craving clarity and direction, I hope this episode supports you in creating a vision that feels authentic, grounded, and exciting.

Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this solo episode, I'm sharing my reflections from 2025, which was a year that held equal parts challenge and expansion.

I walk you through my exact method for reflecting on a year, including four journaling prompts you can use to reflect on your own experiences, lessons, and growth. I also open up about some of my highlights, challenges, and the five notes to myself that I'm carrying with me into 2026.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take some inspiration forward with you as you integrate what this year has taught you.

If you end up using my journaling prompts and want to share some of your reflections with me, feel free to reach out!

Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more

In this episode, I'm joined by my retreat co-host and dear friend, Lauren Materia, as we chat all about our experience leading the October Aligned & Alive women's retreat and what we're creating for our next retreat happening June 26–29, 2026 in South Hero, Vermont.

We share some of our favorite moments from October, what we each learned through hosting and co-hosting, the deeper benefits we see women receive through retreat spaces, and the workshops, experiences, and magic we're planning for June. If you've ever been curious about attending a women's retreat this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Aligned & Alive so special.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• Highlights from October's Aligned & Alive retreat

• What it was like for Lauren to lead her first personal branding workshop

• Shannon's experience transitioning from solo hosting to co-hosting

• The deeper emotional and personal benefits women gain from retreat experiences

• What we're most excited about for June 2026's East Coast retreat

• A preview of the workshops, experiences, and activities we're offering, including:

  • Group Reiki energy healing

  • Custom intuitive readings + life coaching

  • Human Design life purpose workshop

  • Dance + improv workshop

  • Mocktail + popsicle making

  • Creative art project

  • Lake adventure: kayaking, paddle-boarding, and swimming

  • All-levels yoga/stretch class

  • Custom press-on nail set by Nails with Cass

  • Retreat swag bag filled with self-care goodies

If you feel called to join us in Vermont for Aligned & Alive, East Coast, we offer 6-month, 4-month, and 2-month payment plans. Reach out and we can hop on a call to explore your questions and connect heart-to-heart about this special experience!

Stay connected:

Shannon -

Email: hello@shannonkeating.com

Instagram: @shannonkeating

Website: www.shannonkeating.com

Lauren -

Email: laurenmateria@gmail.com

Instagram: @laurenmateria

Aligned & Alive, Summer 2026 Women's Retreat: Learn more