We’re well into 2026 now, and if there’s one thing adulthood teaches you quickly, it’s how fast a year can disappear. But before we rush forward, it’s worth pausing, because 2025 was full of lessons we don’t want to leave behind.

This is Part 2 of a two-part highlights episode of The Grown-Ups Are Talking, where I’ve gone back through every guest conversation from 2025 to pull out the advice, moments, and reflections that genuinely changed how I approach adulthood. These conversations and ideas stayed with me, and ultimately shaped my decisions, my career, and the way I think about building a life.

In this episode, you’ll hear conversations about career pivots, quitting jobs, money as a tool to design your life, taking risks in your 20s, building sustainable health routines, and redefining what success actually looks like when no one hands you a roadmap.

As always, these are highlights from guest episodes throughout 2025. If a clip resonates, I strongly recommend going back to the full episode for deeper context. And while this episode focuses on guest conversations, I also shared many solo episodes last year- more personal and reflective- covering topics like getting into Harvard Law School, loneliness, ambition, and time moving faster than you expect.

If you’re entering 2026 trying to be more intentional about your career, your finances, your health, or simply how you spend your time, this episode is for you.