Life22: Jobly 2026 (Day 13,960)

Happy July 1st! Kevin launches the new monthly Life Theme: “Jobly 2026” — a full month dedicated to work, toil, self-accountability, and leveling up your professional (and personal) life.In this sweaty, real-talk solo episode recorded during a brutal Western New York heat wave, Kevin connects last month’s June Bloom growth to this month’s focus on jobs — whether that’s your current role, finding a new one, starting your own thing, or excelling as a stay-at-home parent. He shares his own update (9 months sober + back to full-time self-employment after leaving his municipal job) and encourages listeners to look inward first when facing work struggles.Raw, honest, and motivating — exactly what Life22 Studio does best.Key TakeawaysIntroduction to July’s Life Theme: Jobly 2026 (work, toil, self-betterment)Why you should focus on yourself first before blaming external factors at workAll roles are “jobs” — paid or unpaid (homemaking, parenting, etc.)Kevin’s personal update: 9 months sober + transition back to self-employmentEncouragement to take ownership, make changes, or even playfully “guilt” others toward productivityReminder that meaning often comes from productive toilTimestamps00:00 – July 1st + Walmart warning (1st of the month vibes)00:41 – Announcing Jobly 2026 Life Theme01:58 – Self-reflection first: Fix you before fixing the world02:33 – June Bloom recap + transition into July heat03:59 – The importance of toil and finding meaning in work07:38 – Kevin’s update: 9 months sober + job transition10:05 – Life isn’t always nice — accountability & guilt as motivators13:12 – We’re hiring + closing  Creators & Guests Dr. Rev. Kevin M. Dougherty - Host ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Reply on Bluesky