EXPANDED Podcast Ep. 388: The 2026 Energy Forecast—Purpose, Alignment, and Manifestation Magic

Host: Jessica Gill (Chief Content Officer, To Be Magnetic™)
Guest/Co-Host: Lacy Phillips (Founder, To Be Magnetic™)
Release Date: January 2, 2026

Episode Overview

In this highly anticipated New Year episode, Jessica and Lacy deliver an in-depth energy forecast for 2026, centering on themes of purpose, individual alignment, and manifestation. The conversation bridges mystical insight with neuroscience-backed manifestation practices, exploring how listeners can harness the potent “portal energy” of the season to align deeply with their most authentic selves and set in motion transformative manifestations for the year. The hosts also offer practical TBM tools and challenges tailored for the shifting social and spiritual landscape of 2026.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The “Portal” Energy of the Solstice and New Year (06:04–13:00)

• The Yule/Solstice Window: Lacy introduces the idea that the period around the winter solstice and the New Year—what they call the “Yule portal”—is the most powerful energetic window for manifestation. Culturally and energetically, this is a liminal phase imbued with hope and the magic of renewal.
  • Lacy: “Somewhere, like right before the solstice and like a good week, week and a half after, it's like the Yule portal time... it's this crazy, thresholdy, energetic portal that just like super speeds your process.” (07:20)
• Scientific Backing: Jessica shares research on the “temporal landmark effect,” which shows the brain is naturally more open to change and identity shifts at these calendar milestones.
  • There is increased neuroplasticity, flexibility, and a greater capacity to let go of old stories or beliefs.
  • Jessica: “Your brain is ready to make that transition. It's almost, like, more open. It's more mutable. It's more able to drop old stories with more ease.” (11:01)
• TBM Evidence: They note that past TBM data shows 98.3% of members who complete end-of-year challenges manifest their goals within the year—a testament to the power of this energetic and psychological opening.

2. The Importance of Inner Child Integration (13:02–14:50, 32:41–38:30)

• The Inner Child is emphasized as foundational to manifestation: without inner child integration, efforts to manifest often fail or stall.
  • Jessica: “It's always your inner child, your safety, your self worth, your nervous system that takes the hit. Most people don't realize this, but your inner child is actually the one who is quietly running the show.” (32:45)
• TBM’s “Return to Magic Challenge” and other inner child work are designed to help listeners get to the root of personal patterns, allowing for greater self-worth and authentic manifestation.

3. The 2026 Paradigm Shift: From Collective to Individual (14:50–32:15)

• Macro-Energy Trends: The collective is experiencing rapid structural shifts—corporations, governments, education, and job markets are destabilizing, giving way to a more individual-driven paradigm. This shift will intensify in 2026 and beyond.
  • Lacy: “We’re moving from the collective into the individual... All of that is going to be... shifting into an individual driven paradigm.” (16:38)
• Purpose becomes Central: Listeners are encouraged to dig deep into their authentic gifts—beyond career or societal metrics—as the old systems fall away. Having clarity of purpose will ease abrupt transitions society faces this year.
• Practical Guidance: TBM offers new deep imaginings (DIs) and journaling prompts to uncover soul’s essence and authentic purpose.

4. Redefining Success, Alignment, and Self-Worth (23:22–32:41, 28:08–31:01)

• Expanded Purpose: Purpose is not a single, lifelong “calling” but the soul expressing itself fully in the present season. Everyone holds multiple gifts, and the challenge is to trust intuitive desires as one’s roadmap.
  • Jessica: “Can I trust that my desires are enough to be my roadmap? Can I trust that what pings and intuitive guidance is coming through to me is enough, that I don't need the extra backing?” (24:33)
• Moving away from external validation (e.g., social metrics like Instagram followers or job titles); internal, holistic, and happiness-based measures of success are emphasized as the new standard.
  • Lacy: “Success is going to start to come from... the purest forms of happiness, beauty, connection. That’s actually going to become the forefront again...” (28:27)
• Individuality and “personal brand” become key—not just for social media, but how we show up in all areas of life.

5. Analog Connection, Community, and Hobbies (35:28–36:40)

• As AI and technology amplify, people will crave analog experiences, tactile hobbies, and real-life connection.
  • Lacy: “Things are going back to analog. Hobbies are going to become big again... Games, connecting over dinner, less over Instagram.” (35:28)
• Reconnecting with authentic interests (even those from childhood) is not only fulfilling but raises self-worth and supports the manifestation process.

6. Manifestation Tools for 2026 (43:01–End)

• TBM Tool Recs:
  • 2026 Manifestation Rituals via the app: Dream Life DI, Future Life DI, and journaling prompts.
  • “Return to Magic” Challenge for foundational work.
  • “How to Manifest” Workshop or book for step-by-step manifestation methods.
• Jessica’s Success Story: Yearly “list crafting”—setting manifestation intentions during the portal window—consistently results in major manifestations (home, partner, job, etc.) within 6–9 months.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lacy, on the portal energy:
  “You’re gonna fucking manifest what you want the next year.” (08:19)
• Jessica, on collective change:
  “We’re being asked to create a new world. And I know that sounds insane… but all of us living in that, I think is going to help us start to create a new way of living…” (15:03)
• Lacy, on individual gifts:
  “...the way you see it, in your own unique way is going to be what, like, helps the ripple in the world and the effect.” (20:42)
• Jessica, on trusting intuition:
  “Can I actually really trust myself to be the one steering the ship in my life without all of the external validation?” (24:44)
• Lacy, on redefining happiness:
  “Success is going to start to come from... the purest forms of happiness and a lot less about career. Mark my words. You’ll see.” (28:27)
• Both, on the magic of the TBM work:
  “Literally, something magical happens when I craft my list at this time of year. And by next fall... boom. That’s when the energy’s ready to shift.”
  — Jessica (43:45)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 06:04 — Introduction to "portal" energy and why this window is uniquely potent for manifestation
• 10:26 — Historic and scientific perspectives on solstice and New Year rituals
• 13:02 — TBM’s data on manifestation success during this period
• 14:50 — Transition to 2026: paradigms shifting, urgency for individual alignment
• 16:38 — Deep dive: collective to individual paradigm, what it means for listeners
• 18:57 — “Purpose and Soul’s Essence” Deep Imagining explained
• 23:22 — Rethinking purpose beyond career and embracing multidimensional gifts
• 28:08 — Letting go of external markers; rising importance of happiness, connection, and authenticity
• 35:28 — The return to analog connection, hands-on hobbies, community
• 43:01 — Manifestation ritual recommendations and real-life success story

Actionable Takeaways

• Harness the Portal: Use the pre- and post-solstice/New Year window for focused manifestation work.
• Do Inner Child Work: Prioritize inner child healing for true manifestation; return to self is key for navigating 2026’s energies.
• Own Your Purpose: Don't wait for societal validation—trust your intuition and desires; let your unique combination of gifts and interests guide your actions.
• Redefine Metrics: Shift focus from external to internal metrics—value joy, authenticity, connection over status or numbers.
• Reconnect Analog: Embrace hobbies and real-life community to boost self-worth and fulfillment.
• Leverage TBM Tools: Utilize recommended DIs, workshops, and challenges to ground and guide your 2026 journey.

Final Sentiment

The energy of 2026 is potent and transformative. The time is ripe to embrace your fullest, most authentic self, let go of outdated structures, and manifest joy, ease, and purpose. With intention, inner work, and alignment, “life can feel like magic again.”