Sometimes your brain tricks you into thinking you didn't have a great year. But what if you really did? We're kicking off 2026 by making the case for documenting your life and opting for analogue in a digital world. We're sharing our annual tradition for facing the facts of how we spent the last 12 months and how it shapes what we want out of the next 12 months.

This is your permission slip to romanticize your real life this year.

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The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. But how do you deepen it (or even get started)? Our thoughts, self-concept, emotional habits, and belief systems shape the quality of every connection we have. Ryan Fila walks us through internal navigation and how to reach the end of your life with a sh*t eating grin. This conversation is a masterclass in curiosity, courage, and building a life that feels truly yours.

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What if freedom and fulfillment came from being bad at things on purpose? What if you let yourself suck at something… and still loved doing it? We're exploring the art of meandering; embracing hobbies, conversations, and careers that don't follow a straight line in order to uncover what it means to live a life rooted in curiosity, not productivity

Bonus: maybe you'll finally sign up for that class you've been putting off.

Read the full article In Praise of the Meandering Career here.

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This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes (and one that feels especially relevant during the holidays). We're diving into five essential qualities to look for in the people closest to you and what it really means to cultivate a strong inner circle. This conversation will make you reflect on who’s in your corner and why that matters now more than ever.

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What if the fear of rejection is really just the fear of being seen? A simple question at a brewery set off a chain of events that reshaped an entire evening during our recent anniversary trip. We're unpacking how practicing Rejection Therapy can lead to unforgettable connections, unexpected joy, and a more confident approach to life. From Sam's unapologetic strategy for accepting rejection to Elliot's inner critic preventing him from asking in the first place, this episode explores the butterfly effect of asking for what you want, even when the answer might be "no."

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Going to the party is arguably more important than self-care for your overall health. Okay, but what does that mean? We're uncovering the urge to bail, balancing rest with connection, and how to show up with intention. Plus: creative ways to host unforgettable gatherings, showing up as the best guest, how to be a “villager,” and why Google Calendar might be the ultimate relationship tool.

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"The Company" is redefining what connection looks like in adulthood and absolutely changed the way we felt about moving to a city where we knew no one and felt immensely lonely. Ivan and Livvy Ruiz-Knott are fellow married friends and co-founders (2 of 3) of "The Company."

What started as a few friends gathering in a living room is now something much bigger: a space of connection and creativity, where people feel genuinely seen. We uncover the hidden power of consistency, why hosting isn’t just for extroverts, and how silly events like PowerPoint Parties can actually be life-changing (and how you can start all of this for yourself, in your own living room).

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How the tables have turned! Today's guest is none other than SMH co-host, Samantha Archuleta. We're digging into the reality of marrying young, what legacy really means to a 20-something, and unpacking how Sam seems to make life her b*tch in every possible way (if you know Sam, you know).

Elliot reminds us that even when you feel like you know everything there is to a person, there's always more.

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