As the year comes to an end, reflection feels unavoidable.

In this episode, we look back on a year that challenged and stretched us in ways we didn’t expect — personally, spiritually, physically, and professionally. We talk honestly about the lessons that shaped us, the moments that forced growth, and the decisions that changed everything.

Laurence shares what learning stillness actually looked like — slowing reactions, letting go of control, and protecting joy when things didn’t go as planned. We also unpack the reality of getting (and staying) very lean, the trade-offs that come with it, and why discipline alone isn’t the full picture.

Mackenzie reflects on a year of major change — deepening faith, leaving the corporate world, building the Unbreakable team and community, traveling, growing as a leader, and ...