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This newsletter will arrive in your inbox during Twixtmas. It’s the funny week between the 25th and 31st when you can never quite be sure what day it is, what's open, or who's on vacation. It's a weird end-of-year time warp filled with parties, cookies and cheese platters.
The first season of The Art of Imperfect Adulting begins with an introduction from me and ends with a quick recap. In between those bookends I released over 170 interviews. That has been an amazing adventure. Thank you for being a part of that journey. A special thanks to each and all of the guests who shared their stories.
If you'd like to support the show, you can give me an end-of-year tip here: https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support
Walking into 2026 with a smile.
I have a temptation during this quick break to tear everything down and make a bunch of changes—artwork, set design, cameras, lights. Some of that I might actually do because it's fun for me. But mostly I've spent this year observing what was growing and thinking about how to make it better. Burning the bridges and starting over is romantic, but I remind myself that the path towards achievement is often faster if you build on what you already have. So I'm going to try to be realistic.
For the creators in my audience: I would not have been able to do all the things I've done this year without a tool called Castmagic. It helps me create transcripts which become the starting point for derivative content, and I use it to create vertical promotional videos from each episode. If you're a content creator, check it out here.
As a lover of personal development, I have one more thing to share as the calendar ticks closer to New Year's. I love goal setting and resolutions. One of the most powerful tips I've learned is to dream about what you want to create but also reflect on what you're ready to leave behind. Most of us have very full lives. If we want to bring something new into our experience, we might have to make space for it.
New episodes begin releasing on January 5th, 2026. The newsletter continues on Sunday mornings.
Hit reply and let me know what you're brainstorming for 2026—what do you want to add to your life and what are you ready to leave behind?
For me, it's time spent scrolling Facebook. For over a decade, I've loved it as my preferred way to connect with my social network. This year, it just hasn't been as much fun. I used to love seeing updates from friends (pictures of kids and pets and all the fun daily stuff). These days it feels like that fun stuff is buried under ads and suggested posts. I won't be leaving the platform overall—I use Meta tools to schedule content for the show. I just no longer enjoy the time I spend scrolling, so I'm going to try to stop. I'll admit this is a sticky habit. I've tried to pull away before and been pulled back in. We'll see what happens.
With all the space I claw back, I'll be working on growing the show and amplifying voices of experience. I've hit max capacity with what I can personally create in the 24 hours I have each day, so in 2026 I'll begin bringing on some help. If you're interested in working with me, give me a shout and I'll share what I'm looking for.
Thank you for being part of the show's growth in 2025. I'll see you next year.
Amy Stone | The Art of Imperfect Adulting