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 - coming soon

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On this bonus Christmas 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.

In this episode, Brian, Matt, and Drew explore what it means to approach life with a curious and gracious posture—especially toward ourselves.

Together, they unpack:

• How curiosity helps overcome shame and interrupts the judgmental, critical tone we often direct inward

• Why extending compassion to ourselves makes space for new emotional growth

• How practicing curiosity in our own inner world naturally shapes the way we show up for our kids, leading to more patient and connected parenting

It’s a truly vulnerable conversation as Brian, Drew & Matt share how they are embracing curiosity in real time.