A year can change everything. TK looks back at launching the show and steps forward into a bigger aim: tackling modern “Goliaths” that shape daily life. The heart of this conversation is identity—how we name ourselves, how others see us, and how we outgrow versions that once kept us safe. We unpack the difference between race and ethnicity with stories that land hard and honest. From a family reunion that complicates heritage to a door literally shut for being Black, TK explains how labels get assigned in a glance while nuance disappears. The episode also explores gender and sexuality language with care: pronouns as respect, terms as pathways to dignity, and the slow work of finding words that match the inner life. Identity is not a debate trophy; it’s how people get to be real in public. Lived experience shapes the mosaic. Service in the military forges an instant bond among veterans. Seasons of homelessness become a source of empathy and resolve. TK traces a social arc from popular to outcast and back, discovering that the people at the edge are often the most loyal. Practical tools keep it grounded: ask what truly makes you feel, journal the stories you repeat, experiment widely, and set boundaries that protect your energy. Hiking didn’t fit; snowboarding did—the thrill of standing on a ridge, choosing courage, and finding flow. The slingstone lands with clarity: you are allowed to outgrow versions of yourself that once kept you safe. As we enter a new year, consider which labels still serve your peace and which masks you can gently set down. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who’s rethinking identity, and leave a review to tell us which part of your mosaic deserves more space.

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