my ins and outs for 2026
my ins and outs for 2026
my ins and outs for 2026
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.
The podcast explores emerging cultural shifts in 2026, highlighting a return to playful nostalgia with trends like chokers, toe rings, and convertible cars symbolizing freedom. Band culture and non-stereotypical personalities are celebrated as symbols of authentic self-expression. Simplicity reigns in fashion, beauty, and language—lip stains replace heavy makeup, fragrance layering fades, and people embrace smaller vocabularies over Gen Z slang. Socially, talking to strangers and breaking routines become meaningful acts against digital isolation. Emotional honesty is favored over mind games, and holding onto exes feels increasingly draining. Meanwhile, daily remote work loses favor as in-person connection gains value. The speaker also announces a shift in her own creative rhythm—reducing podcast frequency to focus on growth and new ventures—mirroring the broader theme: less clutter, more intention.
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Toe rings and chokers are back as 2026 fashion statements
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In 2026, it'll be in to have a non-stereotypical personality with inconsistent traits.
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07:59
Peanut butter and peanut-flavored desserts will make a comeback as part of a broader trend toward simplicity.
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People are lonely because of the internet, so talking to strangers is 'in' for 2026.
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15:51
Texting with long gaps becomes a meaningful way to maintain friendships
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20:55
Cuss words should be saved for impact rather than overused in casual speech
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Wore the same perfume for six years because it was my first boyfriend's scent after our breakup.
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25:41
Mascara is seen as high-maintenance and will fall out of favor by 2026
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28:13
Hating an ex, except in extreme cases, is 'out' as it carries heavy energy
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Dating musicians is emotionally exhausting but hard to quit
