The 2026 Upgrade: Celibacy Szn Is Over (But the Work Is Just Beginning)
Wed Feb 04 2026
The Upgrade Edit is back for 2026 baby, and celibacy szn is officially over!But the real work? That’s just getting started.
In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life update on stepping back into dating after close to three years of celibacy, what this re-entry is teaching me about myself, my patterns, and the way my nervous system shows up in connection.
We talk about why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable in this season, how growth work actually gets tested in real relationships, and what it means to integrate the healing — not just intellectualise it.
I also share what’s coming up for 2026, including:
The retreats I’m hosting this yearHeading back to the Amazon for my first co-branded retreat with Arkana Spiritual CentreMy word for 2026 and what I’m consciously calling inHow you can bring more intention and awareness into your year tooThis episode is for anyone re-entering the dating world, integrating deep personal work into real life, or intentionally upgrading how they move through relationships and the year ahead.
Press play if you’re ready to meet 2026 with more presence, regulation, and next-level self-awareness.
Chapters
00:00 The Return and Reflection05:22 Reentering the Dating World13:42 Embodying Power and Authenticity21:38 Emotional Processing and Resilience30:00 Future Plans and Connection
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The Upgrade Edit is back for 2026 baby, and celibacy szn is officially over!But the real work? That’s just getting started. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life update on stepping back into dating after close to three years of celibacy, what this re-entry is teaching me about myself, my patterns, and the way my nervous system shows up in connection. We talk about why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable in this season, how growth work actually gets tested in real relationships, and what it means to integrate the healing — not just intellectualise it. I also share what’s coming up for 2026, including: The retreats I’m hosting this yearHeading back to the Amazon for my first co-branded retreat with Arkana Spiritual CentreMy word for 2026 and what I’m consciously calling inHow you can bring more intention and awareness into your year tooThis episode is for anyone re-entering the dating world, integrating deep personal work into real life, or intentionally upgrading how they move through relationships and the year ahead. Press play if you’re ready to meet 2026 with more presence, regulation, and next-level self-awareness. Chapters 00:00 The Return and Reflection05:22 Reentering the Dating World13:42 Embodying Power and Authenticity21:38 Emotional Processing and Resilience30:00 Future Plans and Connection