January 2, 2026

Looking Back to Begin Again: Reflections on a Year of Journaling Conversations

As we step into a new year, this episode offers a moment to pause, reflect, and look back. 

Over the past year, the Day One Podcast has been a space for thoughtful conversations about journaling: how it helps us pay attention to our lives, process what’s hard, create space in a full world, and understand ourselves more deeply over time.

In this special New Year’s episode, Kristen looks back on the first year of the podcast, sharing meaningful excerpts from conversations with writers, researchers, coaches, and everyday journalers. Together, these voices offer gentle reminders about why journaling matters, and how it can support us as we begin again.


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