Behind the Scenes of 2024: Releasing Relationships, Saying Yes, and Trusting Yourself
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12/31/24 • 65 min
As the year comes to a close, my wife and I sit down to reflect on the lessons, surprises, and challenges of 2024. From releasing relationships, learning to say yes, and learning to trust ourselves, this candid conversation offers insights that may have you reflecting on your own takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of laughter, vulnerability, and practical wisdom for stepping into your best self in the new year.
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As the year comes to a close, my wife and I sit down to reflect on the lessons, surprises, and challenges of 2024. From releasing relationships, learning to say yes, and learning to trust ourselves, this candid conversation offers insights that may have you reflecting on your own takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of laughter, vulnerability, and practical wisdom for stepping into your best self in the new year.
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