In this raw and unfiltered host-only episode, Kyle and Hannah drop the script and dive deep into the messy, beautiful business of being human. From airplane seat meltdowns to unexpected tears on the way to the gym, they explore what happens when we stop editing ourselves—and just feel.

The conversation spans vulnerability, emotional outbursts, personal growth, and standing up for what’s right—even when your voice shakes. There’s laughter, storytelling, and the kind of honesty you only find when you hit record without a plan.

Whether you're a parent trying to model emotional intelligence, a creative navigating burnout, or just someone trying to keep it together, this episode reminds us: it’s okay to fall apart, and powerful to show up anyway.

🎧 Tune in for truth, laughter, and a lot of heart.

"I didn’t pick these things—I was born into them. But I had to figure out what they meant to me."In this episode, we sit down with Rory Morrison—visual artist, musician, DJ (Strange Bouquets), and founder of Bad Vibes Good Friends—to explore the nuanced journey of identity, expression, and community.Raised at the crossroads of a Chiapaneco father and a New York-born mother, Rory shares how navigating dual cultures helped shape his lens as an artist—and how embracing the contradictions became his creative superpower. Whether he's fronting the band Drug Hunt, creating art that question cultural norms, or spinning vinyl deep into the night, his work invites people to feel more than fit in.We talk about building community through authenticity, finding clarity in imperfection, and creating art that challenges instead of conforms.🔹 Topics Covered:• The push and pull of bicultural identity• The origin and satire of Bad Vibes Good Friends• How Strange Bouquets became an alter ego for storytelling through vinyl• Why art that “isn’t for everybody” is often the most powerful• The long game of staying creatively alive in your own laneIf you've ever felt like you exist between worlds—this conversation is a reminder that there's power in being the bridge.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Self-compassion isn’t just a mindset—it’s a survival skill. In this episode, entrepreneur and musician Mike Anderson (founder of Love Song Coffee) shares the deeply personal story behind one of North Park’s most beloved spaces. From battling a debilitating mystery illness to stepping back from his creative passions, Mike opens up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey that redefined how he lives, leads, and loves.

We dive into what it means to create a business grounded in authenticity, the discipline of self-kindness, and how building community often starts with inner healing. Mike reflects on the tough years when he couldn’t walk a block, how fatherhood gave him purpose, and why vulnerability became his greatest strength.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, struggled with burnout, or wondered how to keep going when life knocks you down, this conversation will resonate. It’s about slowing down, tuning inward, and discovering the still voice within.

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Mike’s journey with chronic illness and the road to diagnosis
• Learning to lead with vulnerability and heart
• Building Love Song Coffee as an extension of personal healing
• The role of creativity, music, and community in staying grounded
• Parenting through struggle and showing up with intention
• The quiet power of self-compassion and emotional discipline

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.