As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves thinking about the people who have drifted to the edges of our lives—not because of conflict or choice, but because life simply got busy. In this heartfelt conversation, Jamie and Max explore the idea of reconnection: what it means, why it matters, and how we can approach it with intention rather than obligation.

From cousins rediscovered after decades, to handwritten notes, phone calls, Zoom cocoa dates, and opening our homes to friends old and new, this episode reflects on the many ways connection can be rekindled. Jamie and Max talk candidly about how relationships change over time, the importance of allowing people to grow, and the courage it sometimes takes to reach out—especially when we fear awkwardness, difference, or rejection.

They also introduce the idea of recalibration—meeting people where they are now, not where they once were—and recommitment, choosing the relationship even when opinions, life paths, or seasons have shifted. With humor, nostalgia, and gentle wisdom, this episode offers listeners permission to reconnect in ways that feel authentic, low-pressure, and human.

Whether it’s the holidays or a random Tuesday in March, this conversation is an invitation to lean into all the “re’s”: reconnect, recalibrate, recommit—and maybe add a little more sparkle along the way.

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