Any port in the storm.

That’s what they say, right? But some storms, you don’t just ride out. Some storms are meant to break you open, strip away the old wood, and leave you staring at what’s left—raw, honest, real.

It’s been two years since my last episode. In that time, I recorded several conversations but never released them. I got caught in the cycle of overthinking, chasing perfection, and losing sight of why I started this podcast in the first place.

Funny how the mind works. It builds its own labyrinth, and before you know it, you’re pacing the same damn hallways, touching the same cold walls, thinking maybe if you run the pattern long enough, you’ll find a way out.

But that’s not how it works. Not in life. You don’t think your way out of it. You walk. You fight. You let yourself be seen. You lean on the ones who’ve been there before, the ones who don’t flinch at the weight of your story because they’ve carried their own.

The kind who have walked through fire and came out carrying something worth sharing.

Today I’m joined by three men who've been there before. Good men. Not perfect men—real ones. John Trapp, Ryan Collins, and Cody Lakevold—serial entrepreneurs, business owners, and family men who are now the founders of Longship. Longship is a space where men can come together, drop the masks, and hold each other accountable in their growth—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

What draws me to their work is its realness. It’s not about self-improvement as a buzzword. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and creating a community where men can support each other in becoming better versions of themselves.

I’m grateful to be back. Let’s dive in.

For those interested in learning more about Longship you can visit www.longshipmen.com