🚨 LIFE UPDATE! 🚨 We’re diving into YOUR questions in our first-ever mailbag episode! From the heartbreak of an empty nest to the challenge of making friends as an adult, we’re tackling the real-life struggles you shared with us.

This isn’t just a Q&A—it’s a raw, relatable, and honest conversation about navigating life’s biggest transitions.

In this episode, we share personal stories and professional insights on:

- The Emotional Toll of Empty Nest Syndrome: As the founding drummer of Maroon 5 and now a licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick shares a unique perspective on the unexpected feelings of loss and identity change that come with your kids leaving home.

- The Power of Setting Boundaries with Family: We discuss the difficult decision of parental estrangement and how to prioritize your own mental health without feeling selfish.

- Finding Your People as a Grown-Up: We're getting real about the struggles of adult friendships, especially when you're a parent trying to find "your people."

This is a candid, heartfelt, and relatable discussion about the transitions we all face.

We want to hear from you! What's your advice for making adult friends, or are you a Swifty? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

📌 In this episode, you’ll hear:

00:00 - Intro

03:35 - Coping with an Empty Nest

18:28 - Advice for a Beginner on the Drums

24:25 - The Challenge of Adult Friendships

37:32 - Parental Estrangement

45:30 - Deep Dive: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

🎧 Listen to the full episode now:

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