281 – Discipline Over Vibes with Brian

In this episode, I’m joined by our resident problematic fav Brian for a funny, honest, and low-key dragging conversation about the lie we tell ourselves every January: “New Year, New Me.” We get real about why most resolutions flop, how self-awareness is the missing ingredient to growth, and what it actually looks like to hold yourself accountable instead of just talking about change.

From tech foolishness to internet culture rants, reality TV hot takes, and our very personal health and habit check-ins, this one is equal parts laughs and life lessons — with a little gym trauma sprinkled in for good measure.

We also discuss: 🎯 Why honesty with yourself is the first step to any real glow-up 🕶️ Brian’s meta glasses and the unexpected (and questionable) possibilities 🚫 Brian’s Dry January and what clarity without alcohol really feels like 🪞 Learning to check your own habits, vices, and excuses before life does it for you

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Chapters 0:10 Welcome to the Boonie Breakdown 0:46 Pick of the Week: Traders 2:27 Addressing Bias in Reality TV 3:12 Feedback from Episode 280 6:14 Housekeeping and Announcements 6:53 New Year, New You 7:48 Clarity in Sobriety 11:59 Health Journey Reflections 14:15 Self-Assessment and Honesty 22:17 Tech Gadgets and Tracking 28:02 Aging and Social Media 30:05 Validation and Self-Esteem 34:32 The Cost of Public Opinion 45:24 Hair Maintenance Conversations 52:05 Church and Distractions 58:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections