In this anniversary episode, Dre & Em reflect on the lessons and breakthroughs from their first year of recording Circle This. From battling perfectionism and self-criticism to learning the art of "progress over perfection," they share the highs, lows, and unexpected gifts of the creative process.

The conversation flows through gratitude for every listener, message, and share—the living proof of The Ripple Effect. Together, they unpack the myths around working with friends, how astrology helped them honor each other's creative blueprints, and why following curiosity is the truest compass.

With inspiration from Rick Rubin's The Creative Act, this episode celebrates creativity as a miracle, failure as information, and community as fuel for generating. Along the way, they reveal how audio texts can function as "digital circles," how reframing words can shift energy ("up until now…"), and how falling in love with the present moment is the ultimate remedy for comparison, fear, and resistance.

One year in, Dre & Em are still circling with the same hope that started it all: that every conversation reminds you that you are not alone.

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