In this deeply honest birthday episode, Leah opens up about the real story behind 2025, a year marked by transformation, uncertainty, survival mode, and the moment she finally realized she hadn’t taken a full exhale in almost twelve months. From the Malibu fires to the energetic intensity of the Year of the Snake, Leah shares how a subtle undercurrent of fear shaped her choices, her nervous system, and her ability to trust life… until something shifted. This episode is for you if you’ve been bracing all year, carrying a quiet heaviness, or feeling like you’re navigating life alone. Leah breaks down what survival energy really is, how it disconnects us from our intuition, and the powerful moment she finally put down the weight she didn’t know she was carrying. You’ll also hear: The energetic themes of 2025 and why so many of us felt stretched The long-lasting impact of the LA fires and how trauma hides in the body What survival mode looks like when it’s subtle — and why it’s so draining How her 40-day devotion practice brought hidden fear to the surface Why 2026 (the Year of the Fire Horse + a universal 1 year) requires grounding How to reconnect with your soul, your intuition, and the universe again Why trust is a practice, not a mindset The intention Leah is anchoring for 2026 and how you can join her If 2025 humbled you, stretched you, awakened you, or exhausted you… this conversation will feel like the exhale you’ve been needing. Resources & Mentions:  40 Days of Devotion – A sacred Kundalini-based practice for clearing blocks, opening intuition, and reconnecting to your inner power. The Collective – Leah’s year-long container for soul-led growth, momentum, grounding, and energetic alignment throughout 2026. Connect with Leah: Instagram: @leah.brathwaiteWebsite: leahbrathwaite.com   spiritual awakening, trust the universe, survival mode healing, kundalini meditation, spiritual self-trust, 2025 reflection, energy forecast 2026, personal transformation, soul alignment, healing journey, nervous system regulation