What if 2026 isn’t about doing more, but doing what actually matters? In this annual episode of QUESTION EVERYTHING, Danielle invites you to reflect on the year behind you with curiosity and clarity, and to step into the year ahead with intention. This isn’t about rigid resolutions, it’s about a 2026 Action Plan to set goals with heart, intention and transform your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Danielle’s signature 5-step plan, a FREE and thoughtfully designed resource to help you reflect, dream, and plan with purpose
How Danielle spent $50k worth of coaches, therapists, to create this plan for you for free. 
How to revisit the highlights and lowlights of 2025 from a place of curiosity, not judgment
How to create your blueprint for 2026, starting with the question: If this year were your masterpiece, what would you create? 
Choose three focus areas that would change everything if you committed to them consistently
Use a simple framework to decide what deserves a “yes” in the coming year
Understand why luck isn’t random + how to put yourself in positions where opportunity can find you
Danielle’s personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful prompts to help you dream bigger, plan smarter, and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and joy

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the 2026 New Year’s Action Plan when you enter your email at www.daniellerobay.com 

What if 2026 isn&rsquo;t about doing more, but doing what actually matters? In this annual episode of QUESTION EVERYTHING, Danielle invites you to reflect on the year behind you with curiosity and clarity, and to step into the year ahead with intention. This isn&rsquo;t about rigid resolutions, it&rsquo;s about a 2026 Action Plan to set goals with heart, intention and transform your life.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Danielle&rsquo;s signature 5-step plan, a FREE and thoughtfully designed resource to help you reflect, dream, and plan with purpose</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Danielle spent $50k worth of coaches, therapists, to create this plan for you for free.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to revisit the highlights and lowlights of 2025 from a place of curiosity, not judgment</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to create your blueprint for 2026, starting with the question: If this year were your masterpiece, what would you create?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Choose three focus areas that would change everything if you committed to them consistently</li>
<li aria-level="1">Use a simple framework to decide what deserves a &ldquo;yes&rdquo; in the coming year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understand why luck isn&rsquo;t random + how to put yourself in positions where opportunity can find you</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danielle&rsquo;s personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful prompts to help you dream bigger, plan smarter, and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and joy</li>
</ul>
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the 2026 New Year&rsquo;s Action Plan when you enter your email at <a href="http://www.daniellerobay.com">www.daniellerobay.com</a>&nbsp;

Behind every headline is a person + a deeper story. Question Everything with journalist Danielle Robay cuts through social media buzz to uncover the voices, ideas, and cultural moments that shape how we see the world. Each week, she asks bold questions that challenge assumptions and reveal the nuance behind the narratives, inviting you to look closer at the world, and at yourself. Because there's always more to the story.
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Danielle is also the creator of the bestselling QUESTION EVERYTHING card game series, which has sparked connection and conversation in thousands of living rooms around the world. She's also the co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) and host of Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club. With her signature curiosity—dubbed "The Queen of Questions"—and a background in political science, Danielle brings both heart and rigor to every conversation. A Gloria Steinem Fellow and mentee of Larry King, she's carried forward a legacy of curiosity and connection, interviewing icons from Taylor Swift to Malala Yousafzai in more than 8,000 hours of elevated conversation.

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2026 Action Plan: 5 Steps to Transform Your Year

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On October 7, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin's son Hersh was taken from the Nova Music Festival into Gaza. For 330 days, she and her husband John fought to bring him home; meeting with world leaders, speaking at the UN, and wearing a piece of tape on their chests with the changing number of days he'd been held captive. Hersh was murdered in captivity on day 330.

In this raw and unforgettable conversation, Rachel sits down with Danielle to talk about her new book When We See You Again (NYT bestseller). She opens up about the reality of living inside grief, the pressure society places on people to “heal,” why she rejects toxic positivity, the philosophy of “tragic optimism” that now guides her life, and why she refuses to let her humanity break.In this episode, she shares: 
The final two texts Hersh sent his parents and what they meant
Why Rachel calls herself "disordered" 
The story behind the tape that millions of people around the world started wearing
"Toxic positivity" vs. "tragic optimism" — and the Viktor Frankl quote that Hersh lived by
How Rachel held space for the suffering of mothers in Gaza while her own son was held there
The one question she still can’t answer: “How are you?”
Why Rachel says motherhood changed “the DNA” of who she is in the world
The Jewish mystical idea that reframes why we're here at all
What it means to mother a child who is no longer in this world
Why Rachel says “hope is mandatory” even after unimaginable loss
"Every soul comes to this world to do one act of kindness." The teaching that helps Rachel make sense of Hersh's life and her own

Grab a copy of Rachel’s NYT bestselling book When We See You Againhere

Follow Rachel + her family on Instagram here

On October 7, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin's son Hersh was taken from the Nova Music Festival into Gaza. For 330 days, she and her husband John fought to bring him home; meeting with world leaders, speaking at the UN, and wearing a piece of tape on their chests with the changing number of days he'd been held captive. Hersh was murdered in captivity on day 330.
In this raw and unforgettable conversation, Rachel sits down with Danielle to talk about her new book When We See You Again (NYT bestseller). She opens up about the reality of living inside grief, the pressure society places on people to &ldquo;heal,&rdquo; why she rejects toxic positivity, the philosophy of &ldquo;tragic optimism&rdquo; that now guides her life, and why she refuses to let her humanity break.In this episode, she shares:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The final two texts Hersh sent his parents and what they meant</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Rachel calls herself "disordered"&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The story behind the tape that millions of people around the world started wearing</li>
<li aria-level="1">"Toxic positivity" vs. "tragic optimism" &mdash; and the Viktor Frankl quote that Hersh lived by</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Rachel held space for the suffering of mothers in Gaza while her own son was held there</li>
<li aria-level="1">The one question she still can&rsquo;t answer: &ldquo;How are you?&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Rachel says motherhood changed &ldquo;the DNA&rdquo; of who she is in the world</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Jewish mystical idea that reframes why we're here at all</li>
<li aria-level="1">What it means to mother a child who is no longer in this world</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Rachel says &ldquo;hope is mandatory&rdquo; even after unimaginable loss</li>
<li aria-level="1">"Every soul comes to this world to do one act of kindness." The teaching that helps Rachel make sense of Hersh's life and her own</li>
</ul>
Grab a copy of Rachel&rsquo;s NYT bestselling book When We See You Again <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-we-see-you-again-rachel-goldberg-polin/10d0fd82926a3b2a?ean=9798217198009&amp;next=t">here</a>
Follow Rachel + her family on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bring.hersh.home/">here</a>

Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Being a Tragic Optimist + Why Love Is the Strongest Force We Have

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What if the way you get dressed every day is shaping more than your appearance? In this episode of Question Everything, Danielle speaks with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, known for shaping the iconic looks of Anne Hathaway, to explore the deeper psychology of style, identity, and intentional living. From styling Selena Gomez, Sarah Jessica Parker and more, to her full-circle connection to The Devil Wears Prada and her new book The Art of Intention, Erin reveals why getting dressed is more than fashion. It's a daily practice of self-definition. If you’ve ever wondered how to become the person you’re meant to be, this conversation reframes transformation as something you choose—one decision at a time. In this episode you’ll also learn:
Erin’s full-circle journey: from working at Vogue to becoming a The Devil Wears Prada fan, to styling Anne Hathaway on the The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour
What Erin has learned about fashion and pop culture from styling celebrities like Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, and Sarah Jessica Parker
The rise of “method dressing” and storytelling through red carpet fashion
Why Erin believes “what should I wear?” is the wrong question, and what to ask instead
The concept of intentional dressing and how it impacts confidence, identity, and performance
The biggest lesson Erin learned from working at Vogue
How to use fashion as a form of self-therapy and emotional regulation
The “3-word method” to define how you want to feel each day
Why most people disconnect from their personal style, and how to rebuild that connection
The difference between dressing for the event vs. dressing for yourself
Why criticism (and even harsh feedback) can be a creative advantage
How small daily choices compound into major life direction shifts
The role of intention in manifestation, success, and personal growth
How many times a year you should be cleaning out your closet
Why your closet might be holding you back, and how to turn it into a “portal of possibility”
A new definition of transformation: becoming the you you were meant to be

Make sure to check out Erin’s book The Art of Intentional Dressinghere

Follow Erin’s journey on Instagram

What if the way you get dressed every day is shaping more than your appearance? In this episode of Question Everything, Danielle speaks with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh, known for shaping the iconic looks of Anne Hathaway, to explore the deeper psychology of style, identity, and intentional living. From styling Selena Gomez, Sarah Jessica Parker and more, to her full-circle connection to The Devil Wears Prada and her new book The Art of Intention, Erin reveals why getting dressed is more than fashion. It's a daily practice of self-definition. If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how to become the person you&rsquo;re meant to be, this conversation reframes transformation as something you choose&mdash;one decision at a time. In this episode you&rsquo;ll also learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Erin&rsquo;s full-circle journey: from working at Vogue to becoming a The Devil Wears Prada fan, to styling Anne Hathaway on the The Devil Wears Prada 2 press tour</li>
<li aria-level="1">What Erin has learned about fashion and pop culture from styling celebrities like Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, and Sarah Jessica Parker</li>
<li aria-level="1">The rise of &ldquo;method dressing&rdquo; and storytelling through red carpet fashion</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Erin believes &ldquo;what should I wear?&rdquo; is the wrong question, and what to ask instead</li>
<li aria-level="1">The concept of intentional dressing and how it impacts confidence, identity, and performance</li>
<li aria-level="1">The biggest lesson Erin learned from working at Vogue</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to use fashion as a form of self-therapy and emotional regulation</li>
<li aria-level="1">The &ldquo;3-word method&rdquo; to define how you want to feel each day</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why most people disconnect from their personal style, and how to rebuild that connection</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between dressing for the event vs. dressing for yourself</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why criticism (and even harsh feedback) can be a creative advantage</li>
<li aria-level="1">How small daily choices compound into major life direction shifts</li>
<li aria-level="1">The role of intention in manifestation, success, and personal growth</li>
<li aria-level="1">How many times a year you should be cleaning out your closet</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why your closet might be holding you back, and how to turn it into a &ldquo;portal of possibility&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">A new definition of transformation: becoming the you you were meant to be</li>
</ul>
Make sure to check out Erin&rsquo;s book The Art of Intentional Dressing <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-intentional-dressing-your-essential-style-guide-for-manifesting-a-magnetic-life-erin-walsh/fa422953db60729f?ean=9780063483644&amp;next=t">here</a>
Follow Erin&rsquo;s journey on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinwalshstyle/">Instagram</a>

Erin Walsh on Styling Anne Hathaway, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the Real-Life Andy Sachs Arc

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What if uncertainty wasn’t something to dread, but something we’re meant to live inside? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Paralympian Amy Purdy, whose life changed overnight at age 19 after losing both of her legs to bacterial meningitis. What followed wasn’t just a story of resilience, it was a complete redefinition of identity, possibility, and what it means to move forward. Amy went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, a finalist on Dancing with the Stars, and the author of Bounce Forward. But more than what she’s accomplished, this conversation focuses on how she navigates uncertainty, reinvention, and the moments that don’t make sense while you’re living them. In this episode, you’ll learn:
The wild story of Madonna discovering Amy Purdy in a casting call
Amy’s story of losing both legs to bacterial meningitis at 19
How Amy became a Paralympic medalist after losing both her legs
The premonition-like encounter Amy had weeks before she nearly died
What facing death actually feels like (and why it wasn’t fear)
How to redefine purpose after losing everything familiar
Ideas for staying grounded when life feels uncertain and out of control
The difference between “bouncing back” vs. bouncing forward
What it’s like learning to snowboard again on prosthetic legs
The mental tools Amy uses to navigate fear, anxiety, and uncertainty
How Amy manifested working with Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, and Liz Gilbert
The role of presence and mindfulness during life’s hardest moments
Amy’s devastating second injury, and the moment she realized she “might never walk again”
The power of choosing challenges and reframing our reality 

Make sure to check out Amy on Instagram, and read her new book Bounce Forward 

What if uncertainty wasn&rsquo;t something to dread, but something we&rsquo;re meant to live inside? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Paralympian Amy Purdy, whose life changed overnight at age 19 after losing both of her legs to bacterial meningitis. What followed wasn&rsquo;t just a story of resilience, it was a complete redefinition of identity, possibility, and what it means to move forward. Amy went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, a finalist on Dancing with the Stars, and the author of Bounce Forward. But more than what she&rsquo;s accomplished, this conversation focuses on how she navigates uncertainty, reinvention, and the moments that don&rsquo;t make sense while you&rsquo;re living them. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The wild story of Madonna discovering Amy Purdy in a casting call</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amy&rsquo;s story of losing both legs to bacterial meningitis at 19</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Amy became a Paralympic medalist after losing both her legs</li>
<li aria-level="1">The premonition-like encounter Amy had weeks before she nearly died</li>
<li aria-level="1">What facing death actually feels like (and why it wasn&rsquo;t fear)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to redefine purpose after losing everything familiar</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ideas for staying grounded when life feels uncertain and out of control</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between &ldquo;bouncing back&rdquo; vs. bouncing forward</li>
<li aria-level="1">What it&rsquo;s like learning to snowboard again on prosthetic legs</li>
<li aria-level="1">The mental tools Amy uses to navigate fear, anxiety, and uncertainty</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Amy manifested working with Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, and Liz Gilbert</li>
<li aria-level="1">The role of presence and mindfulness during life&rsquo;s hardest moments</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amy&rsquo;s devastating second injury, and the moment she realized she &ldquo;might never walk again&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The power of choosing challenges and reframing our reality&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Make sure to check out Amy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amypurdygurl/">Instagram</a>, and read her new book <a href="http://google.com/search?q=bounce+forward+indie+bookstores&amp;oq=bounce+forward+indie+bookstores&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRirAtIBCDM3NzhqMGo3qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">Bounce Forward&nbsp;</a>

Playbook for Navigating Uncertainty With Paralympian Amy Purdy

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