In this celebratory and reflective Season 1 finale of Coffee Unlimited with J & D, Janelle and Danielle pause to look back on the year that was — sharing festive drinks, honest reflections, and heartfelt conversations about growth, discipline, joy, and peace.

Danielle opens up about unmet creative goals and the realization that while rest and ease were necessary after leaving corporate life, it’s now time to lean into discomfort, discipline, and consistency — especially when it comes to writing, marketing, and showing up even when motivation fades.

Janelle reflects on navigating the emotional weight of the year, particularly the impact of constant news and political content, and how intentionally curating what she “lets in” — from social media to friendships — helped her find her way back to joy. From animal accounts to new, laughter-filled friendships, she shares how small shifts created meaningful emotional change.

Together, they reflect on how we consume information, the simplicity of childhood, and the importance of boundaries — for ourselves and for our kids. They close the episode by sharing a deeply personal wish for the year ahead: more peace, more joy, and more kindness — for ourselves, our communities, and the world.

A warm, thoughtful conversation that perfectly captures the heart of Coffee Unlimited: honest reflection, meaningful connection, and showing up for yourself — one sip at a time.

In this episode of Coffee Unlimited with J & D, Danielle introduces Janelle to the beautiful Japanese tradition of Osoji — an end-of-year practice of deep cleaning your physical environment, your energy, and your relationships so you can step into the new year with clarity and lightness.

Together, they explore:

• The deeper meaning behind Osoji beyond tidying a closet
• Why letting go of stagnant relationships and emotional residue is powerful
• How physical clutter impacts mental clarity
• Fun and approachable ways to declutter (including donation boxes and a “Bingo card” for the kids!)
• The metaphor of “dirty windows” and how our unhealed experiences can cloud the beauty in front of us
• Trauma, healing, yoga philosophy, and transforming the lens through which we see the world
• How both hosts plan to reset, release, and pause before season one wraps

This episode is a warm, reflective invitation to clear space — physically, emotionally, energetically — and walk into 2026 with intention.

Grab a cozy drink, lean in, and maybe start a donation box while you’re at it.

In this light-hearted yet meaningful episode, Janelle and Danielle dive into the commercialization of the holidays — how social media, marketing, and the comparison trap have expanded Black Friday from a single day into an entire season of overconsumption. They share childhood memories of simple, joy-filled holidays, from blue-lit farmhouses to homemade Play-Doh feasts and family caroling.

Together, they reflect on how easy it is to get caught in the cycle of decorating more, buying more, and feeling like it’s never quite enough. Through stories about HomeGoods adventures, outdoor furniture debates, oversized TVs, and giant Advent calendars, they explore the tension between loving holiday magic and resisting the pressure to keep up.

The episode lands on a grounding takeaway: the most meaningful moments of the holidays come from presence, music, connection, and simple shared experiences — not from what’s in the cart. A reminder to create magic, not pressure.