A birthday for Luna and a birthday for the pod should feel simple—cake, joy, gratitude—but sometimes milestones flip a light on in the corners you’ve been avoiding. I share how a scrappy pandemic rescue became my anchor through breakups, state lines, and long walks, then admit something harder: the show is a year old, we hit real milestones, and I’m still not as fulfilled as I want to be.
We trace where that feeling comes from. I talk openly about the energy shift when there’s another voice in the room, why the episode with a guest lit me up, and how solo episodes can turn into me vs. the timeline. Editing fatigue is real; long hours of cutting myself talking drains the spark I need for better research and sharper storytelling. I explore options on-air—recurring guests for richer conversations, a possible co-host, seasonal arcs, bringing on an editor, and reviving my personal YouTube channel for vlogs that scratch the visual-creative itch. The goal isn’t louder content; it’s clearer content that feels alive.
If you’ve ever hit a milestone and felt… off, this one will resonate. You’ll hear the tension between growth metrics and meaning, the case for building in public, and the power of formats that fit your creative DNA. I’m keeping the promise of transparency: I don’t have all the answers, but I’m committed to elevating the work and inviting you into the process—gear recs, guest ideas, topics you want deep-dived, all welcome. If you’re here for honest creative evolution, pull up a chair, scratch Luna’s ears, and help shape what comes next.
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