Your Best Life: Creating Your Best Life in 2026: Your Next Chapter!

Creating Your Best Life in 2026: Your Next Chapter

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Most people are in holiday mode right now—enjoying family, friends, and a well-deserved pause—certainly not thinking too deeply about 2026.

Yet there’s a unique window between Christmas and New Year’s when life slows just enough to reflect on the year behind us and intentionally consider what’s next. This is the perfect moment to review 2025 and determine where you want to focus your energy in 2026. Without some kind of roadmap, it’s easy to drift—and end up somewhere you never intended.

I always begin with health goals. That’s why I invited Linda MacKenzie to be my guest on the final show of 2025. Linda joins me to discuss her newly released book, Healing Yourself with Natural Remedies, and offers timely wisdom for planning the year ahead: “Now is the time to plan for next year. Keep your plans as an outline and loose, because things will pop up—and you need to stay fluid to navigate them. That applies to your relationships and all your endeavors.”

Linda MacKenzie is an award-winning author, radio host, renowned God-based psychic, and President of Creative Health & Spirit, the publishing and media company behind HealthyLife.Net Radio Network and HRNradio.com. A former data engineer and entrepreneur, Linda has appeared worldwide on hundreds of radio shows and nearly every major network and cable TV station, including Discovery, History Channel, ABC, BBC, NBC, and CBS. She has been featured in multiple award-winning documentaries and starred in her own television variety special, Live with Linda. Her life’s work is dedicated to the evolution of positive human consciousness.

During the show, I also share my personal reflections on the past year. It’s been an interesting one—filled with both highs and challenges—but isn’t that life?

In 2025, I ran for Mayor of Redondo Beach. While I didn’t win, I did achieve my goal of preventing one candidate from becoming mayor. Along the way, I was quickly exposed to the darker side of politics—even in a small coastal city like Redondo Beach. With the support of several kind and committed people, I persevered and completed the campaign, despite a few pivotal moments when I was tempted to cry “uncle.” It was a powerful learning experience, to say the least—and I can honestly say I’m grateful not to be starting 2026 running for public office.

I’ll also be discussing marketing to the 50+ community and why brands must rethink their approach to engaging this influential demographic. The 50+ consumer is driving growth in wellness, lifestyle, and cannabis markets—and they demand credibility, authenticity, and experience. This audience doesn’t respond to hype; they respond to trust.

As an age-appropriate, experienced spokesperson, I help brands connect meaningfully with this market. I bring education, integrity, and real influence—not quick impressions. If you want to reach the 50+ audience with impact and respect, I’m the voice who will get you there.

BTW notice my updated photos that reflect who I am today - https://www.drjoanirvine.com.

DESIGN YOUR BEST YEAR YET

As we step into a new year, I invite you to pause—right now. Take a breath. This isn’t about pressure or perfection. It’s about awareness. It’s about honoring the wisdom you’ve gained, the resilience you’ve built, and the choices you now get to make—consciously. Focus on clarity. Set intentions. Design a year that truly supports who you are today, not who you were years ago. Reflect on where you’ve been, what you’ve learned, and how you want to move forward with purpose. Remember: small, intentional choices create meaningful change. You already have everything you need to live Your Best Life.

To Health and Happiness!

‘Dr Joan’

joan@joanirvineconsulting.com