December is here and when Jamie the Great and I sit down with Maia in Talking Smack’s 415 Energetic forecast Maia’s take, we learn it’s giving “horse sprinting at full speed” energy… but the actual message?

Slow. Down.

The year flew by, the holidays are chaos, and it’s tempting to keep galloping so you don’t have to feel your feelings — but nope. December wants you to pause and actually process the good, the hard, and the “WTF was that?” moments.

Maia says this quote is MLK but it may actually be Pittak Elk says:

“It’s the bumps that help you climb.”
Every bumpy moment this year was you leveling up.

New level, new devil — but also new power.

Tarot Card: The Sun… AGAIN

The Sun card popped up again this month, which means the universe is like:
“Did you get the message or do I need to say it again?”

Themes:

• creativity
• joy
• clarity
• wishes coming true
• stepping into your actual magic

If you shrugged it off last month… December is doubling down.

Rumi Moment
Rumi’s The Guest House is the vibe:
Let all the emotions in.
Even the uninvited ones.
They’re messengers, not punishments.

Flower of the Month: White Lily

Purity. Grace. Rebirth.
A soft reset for your whole system.

TL;DR December Energy

• Slow down enough to actually feel things
• Reflect without judging yourself
• Honor the bumps — they built your strength
• Creativity + joy = front and center
• Rebirth energy is loading

You’re ending 2025 wiser, louder, and way more you

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Laughter and friendship feeds the soul — and in this Talking Smack 415 episode, we’re kicking off our Friendship Series with longtime besties Keri Fishman and Beth Amabile, who have shared 27 years of love, laughter, loss, motherhood, and magic.

Hosts Debbie Mink & Jamie the Great sit down with Keri and Beth to talk about what it really means to be friends in midlife — from saying “I love you” for the first time to showing up through pregnancy loss, illness, and life’s curveballs. Together, we explore the soul of female friendship. Plus science says it improves longevity, reduces stress, and keeps us grounded.

This is our first four-person episode, full of stories, laughter, and truth. It’s about love, connection, and the power of showing up for each other — no matter what.

Text your bestie, say hi, listen together or apart then chat about it.

Got a friendship story to share? Email us at talkingsmack415@gmail.com to be featured in a future episode.

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In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Maia for November’s energetic forecast — and November sounds like it’s gonna be a good month for all of us!

Maia sees tornado energy — things are getting shaken up! The first half of November may feel messy and inconvenient, but this disruption is good. It’s clearing the path so the dust can settle in a way that’s far more aligned with your purpose.

Once the storm passes, the vibe shifts. Maia pulled the Sun Tarot card — which is her favorite and symbolizes that creativity, wish fulfillment, and radiant joy take center stage. November’s message is about creative transformation, sacral chakra activation, and reconnecting with your inner power.

Symbolism highlights:

• Flower: Orange Chrysanthemum — passion, resilience, and joy
• Chakra: Sacral — creation, flow, sensuality ( plies it’s orange too)
• Spirit Animal: Elephant — wisdom, prosperity, and removing obstacles

Remember this month, when you’re in the middle of shake up it’s for the good. The disruption can be a redirection in a positive direction

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