After six wonderful conversations with guests, I’m stepping behind the microphone and opening up my own childhood suitcase for this special bonus episode.

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, I’m taking time to reflect on where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and who I’m becoming. I share some of the highlights from the first six months of the year—from personal milestones and unexpected lessons to the small moments that quietly changed me.

I also talk about something I never thought I’d say: turning 40 has been one of the most freeing chapters of my life. In this episode, I unpack what this new decade feels like, the expectations I left behind, and the confidence I’ve found by simply becoming more myself.

And then there’s friendship. Looking back at the people who filled my life years ago compared with the incredible friends wh ...