In this year end episode of TheUPside, Theresa and her husband Tommy Flood sit down to review the books that most shaped their thinking, leadership, business and faith this year. They talk about why leaders must be readers, how AI can be a true thought partner rather than just a shortcut, and why your digital reputation might be one of your most important assets heading into 2026.

Together they unpack big ideas from books like The AI Driven Leader by Jeff Woods, The Science of Scaling by Dr Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson, Wealthy and Well Known by Rory and AJ Vaden, Endless Customers by Marcus Sheridan, Build a Business You Love by Dave Ramsey, Beyond the Leader by Dr Tony Bridwell, The Benefit of Doubt by Craig Groeschel plus Theresa’s experience reading the Bible cover to cover this year.

You will hear practical takeaways on

• how to think more strategically with AI
• why impossible goals and short timelines can change who you become
• how to build a trustworthy personal brand that both people and AI can recommend
• what it really means to build a business you actually love
• how doubt can be an honest part of a growing faith

They wrap with encouragement to uplevel your reading by just one percent in 2026 and an invitation to share your own favorite reads for Theresa’s upcoming reading list.

Tune in and get inspired to build a book list and a life that keeps you living on TheUPside.

In this Thanksgiving week episode, Theresa invites you to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. Whether this season feels full of blessings or heavy with struggle, she reminds us that gratitude is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about recognizing the undeserved favor, the grace, and the goodness that still exist even in hard moments.

Theresa shares the surprising Latin root of the word gratitude and its deep connection to grace. She walks through four ways that practicing gratitude reshapes us from the inside out. Gratitude keeps us humble by reminding us that no one succeeds alone. It strengthens our relationships when we express appreciation to the people who matter most. It makes us more gracious and compassionate toward others. And it increases our happiness by shifting our focus from what is missing to what is present.

She also calls out the biggest enemies of gratitude including entitlement, self pity, and comparison and shows how choosing gratitude becomes the antidote that changes everything.

As you gather with family and friends this week, Theresa encourages you to slow down, reflect, pray, and speak your gratitude out loud. A grateful heart will always expand your joy.

Keep Living on TheUPside.

Clarity, Vision, and Momentum: Your End-of-Year Reset

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The final months of the year aren’t just for finishing strong—they’re for creating clarity, vision, and momentum for what’s next. In this solo episode, Theresa Flood shares 10 powerful reflection questions to help you celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and reset your focus heading into 2026.

You’ll learn:

• Why sitting with questions can be more powerful than rushing to answers
  
  
  
• How to celebrate and double down on your biggest strengths
  
  
  
• What unfinished goals reveal—and which ones to release
  
  
  
• How to identify the habits, relationships, and bold moves that will shape your next year
  
  
  
• The one question that determines who you must become to reach your goals
  
  
  

Take time with these questions. Let them recharge your vision and prepare you to step into 2026 with clarity and momentum.