In this episode, Brian Burchik reads his new essay “What Am I Chasing?”

If you find yourself wrestling with your identity and the inevitable changes we experience through adulthood, you’ll enjoy this raw and honest reflection on the pursuit of success, approval and the things we hope will make us feel enough.

Read Essay here.

In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Drew explore the deep growth that can come out of what Brené Brown calls the “midlife unraveling.” They talk about learning to trust themselves after years of believing this should be cautioned against and share about the journey of becoming more emotionally honest and expressive.

You’ll love this vulnerable conversation about the challenging but real progress in shedding old patterns and living more freely.

Brene Brown article - "The Midlife Unraveling" - https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/

Brian Burchik at The Moth Storytelling event - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPFEu0R1CCM

Matt Reynolds's new home ⁠www.plywoodpeople.com⁠

Drew McClure's coaching

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On this episode, Brian and Matt talk about the power to change your emotional state by embracing gratitude. They reflect on 2025, sharing how challenging it can be to choose gratitude in life’s annoying or difficult moments. Listen and be challenged to say “Yes, Thank you” to those inevitable moments when life doesn’t go as you wanted, big or small.