How do you rebuild your life from the ground up—and actually enjoy it?

In this episode, Craig sits down with Michael Blanton for a conversation about starting over. From leaving California and healthcare to raising a family in Tennessee and brewing beer for a living, this is a story about burnout, fatherhood, and making peace with change.

💭 Topics include:

• The chaos of working in emergency medicine
• Fatherhood fears and learning to let go
• Brewing as a creative & therapeutic craft
• Moving cross-country and planting roots
• Social media, overstimulation, and reclaiming your focus

🎙️ Honest, real, and full of laughs — this one’s for the guys building a life with heart.

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