In this raw episode, Bri and Adrian take an honest look at what the last few months have been like. From internal battles with fear and shame to external pressures of leadership, parenting, and running a growing company, they open up about the weight they’ve been carrying.

This conversation covers the reality of mental health, the cycles of fear that resurface even with growth, and the paradox of showing up for others while struggling internally. It’s an inside look at the cost of leadership, partnership, and authenticity when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever faced seasons where fear, pressure, or self-doubt made you question everything, you’re not alone. This episode is a reminder that resilience is forged in the fire, and authenticity often looks like admitting when life feels too heavy.

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This week on the New Rules Podcast, we flipped the script. Our incredible producer Lauren stepped in front of the mic with full permission to ask Adrian anything with no prep, no rules, no limits.

From the lighthearted “What five items would resurrect your ghost?” to the deeply personal balancing calling, insecurity, and vanity, this conversation goes everywhere: marriage, parenting, community, leadership, childhood memories, and even Lauren’s obsession with fire.

It’s unscripted, unfiltered, and unexpectedly vulnerable. If you’ve ever wondered what Adrian really thinks when he’s off the cuff, this is the episode for you.

In this episode:

• Marriage lessons + parenting reflections

• What he’s learned from watching his kids grow up

• Childhood imagination, courage, and calling

• Why self-doubt and waiting felt like torture

• AI, authenticity, and the future of leadership

• Community as joy and inconvenience

• Why you can’t force someone’s growth

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We often hear, “Don’t doubt yourself. Be confident.” But what if self-doubt isn’t always the enemy? What if it’s a tool that, when used wisely, can actually make you sharper, more grounded, and more effective?

In this raw and honest conversation, Adrian and Bri explore the pros and cons of self-doubt… when it can hold you back, and when it can actually push you forward.

You’ll hear:

• Why too much confidence can be just as dangerous as too little

• How to recognize healthy vs. unhealthy doubt

• Stories of leaders and creators who leveraged self-doubt for growth

• Practical tools to turn insecurity into insight

• How to balance confidence with humility in real life
  
  

This episode isn’t about pretending you don’t have doubts, it’s about learning to think differently about them so they fuel your growth instead of your fear.

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