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my ins and outs for 2026

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[video available on spotify] happy new year everyone! how is it already 2026? time feels like it moves faster every year, but i don't want to talk about that because i'm not in the mood to have an existential crisis on camera. so instead, let’s discuss wha...

Highlights

As the calendar flips to 2026, cultural currents are shifting in unexpected ways—from fashion comebacks to evolving social behaviors. This episode dives into what’s rising and what’s fading, not through data or trends reports, but through a personal lens of authenticity, spontaneity, and emotional clarity.
00:00
Toe rings and chokers are back as 2026 fashion statements
05:26
In 2026, it'll be in to have a non-stereotypical personality with inconsistent traits.
07:59
Peanut butter and peanut-flavored desserts will make a comeback as part of a broader trend toward simplicity.
13:24
People are lonely because of the internet, so talking to strangers is 'in' for 2026.
15:51
Texting with long gaps becomes a meaningful way to maintain friendships
20:55
Cuss words should be saved for impact rather than overused in casual speech
23:16
Wore the same perfume for six years because it was my first boyfriend's scent after our breakup.
25:41
Mascara is seen as high-maintenance and will fall out of favor by 2026
28:13
Hating an ex, except in extreme cases, is 'out' as it carries heavy energy
45:26
Dating musicians is emotionally exhausting but hard to quit

Chapters

Why nostalgic fashion and real bands are making a comeback in 2026
00:00
What does the return of band culture say about our craving for authenticity?
05:26
Are convertibles and simple pleasures the new status symbols?
07:59
Can croissant sandwiches and lip stains spark a movement toward ease?
10:46
How breaking your routine might actually ground you
15:51
Why cuss words and long captions lost their power
18:18
Do we even need 'favorites' anymore—or can taste just flow?
23:16
Is effortless beauty finally winning over perfection?
25:41
Why emotional honesty is in and mind games are out
28:13
Will we finally leave WFH fatigue behind in 2026?
30:20
What changing her podcast schedule says about doing less, but better
47:42

Transcript

Emma Chamberlain: Happy New Year, everyone. It's 2026. Can you believe it? I can't, to be honest. I feel like it was just January 1st, 2025, literally yesterday, and now it's January 1st, 2026. And to be honest, it's making me really uncomfortable because ...