In short
A holiday thank-you message from the host of “Live Well Be Well,” reflecting on 2025, thanking listeners and past guests, and previewing what’s coming in 2026.
Guest backgrounds
No guests appear in this episode; it’s a solo host message.
Key claims
The host says the community built with listeners is meaningful, that the show grew through experimentation and learning, and that listener time each week is “not going unnoticed.”
Notable examples
Mentions a solo episode launching Jan 7, a “special mash-up” of the year’s biggest episodes next week, and gratitude to “every single guest” who appeared.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOLooking Ahead to 2026
0:30 to 1:14
Sarah shares her excitement for upcoming episodes and changes in 2026.
“You guys are amazing in every aspect and as I said I'm so grateful that you choose to spend your limited time with me every week.”
Appreciation for the Community and Guests
1:14 to 1:59
Sarah acknowledges the hard work of listeners and thanks her guests for an impactful year.
“I want you to know that I appreciate you all and thanks to every single guest that's come on to Live Bubby with us here.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Happy holidays! I wanted to take a short moment to come on here and thank you all so much just for the best 2025. I have loved growing Live Well Be Well with you all this year and it's meant so much that you spend a small amount of time that you have of your free time each week with me. That is definitely not going unnoticed and I am in love with the community that we're building online. We have grown, we have experimented, we have learned a hell of a lot but it has honestly become one of my most meaningful parts of my work. building this community here with you. You guys are amazing in every aspect and as I said I'm so grateful that you choose to spend your limited time with me every week.
0:39We have so much more to come for you guys in 2026. I cannot wait to share it all. We're going to kick off with a solo episode from me on the 7th of Jan and I hope I do you justice. It's only taken me three years to get there but we've got so many more new additions coming and I can't wait to share them with you all. I hope you take some time for yourself over this Christmas period. Today there is no point releasing anything else than sending you love and happiness and joy on a special time where most of us are off work. If you're not off work you guys are keeping the world moving and thank you for all the work that you do.
1:15I want you to know that I appreciate you all and thanks to every single guest that's come on to Live Bubby with us here. I have had so many of my own superheroes and people that I've admired so it's been a big year for me and until next week when you are going to get a special mash-up of all of the big episodes that we've done this year condense into takeaways that can make you think and reflect before the end of the year I just wanted to say the biggest thank you personally and I can't wait to start 2026 with you all sending you lots of love and well wishes and wishing you all a very live well be well end to the year and whatever that means for you happy holidays
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During this special holiday, I wanted to pause for a moment. Not to teach or analyse, but simply to say thank you.
This is a short and heartfelt message from me to you. A moment to reflect on the year we’ve shared together, the community we’ve built, and the conversations that continue to shape what it means to live well and be well.
This year has been one of growth, experimentation, and learning. But more than anything, it has been about connection. Building this community has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work, and I wanted to take this moment to acknowledge that, to honour it, and to wish you rest, warmth, and wellbeing over the Christmas period.Here’s What I Reflect On:
- How grateful I am for the time and trust you bring to this space each week.
- Why this community has become such a meaningful part of my life and work.
- What we’ve learned together through curiosity, openness, and conversation.
- Why taking time to rest matters, especially at the end of a full year.
- How important it is to recognise those working through the holidays.
- What I’m quietly preparing to share with you in 2026.
- Why living well looks different for everyone, and why that’s something to honour.
Love,
Sarah Ann 💛
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