Okay, here we go. This is it—the final episode! Thirty-five conversations later, and it’s feeling pretty emotional to close the book on The Concrete Connection Project.

To wrap things up, I’m talking to a guy I genuinely love and respect, Jacob Hodgman.

You know how I met him? The ukulele scene of course! We were just a couple of guys strumming away, but eventually, Jake and I became great friends. Writing books together, running events and a passion for left of field projects. But it was once I went to him with the idea of the Concrete Connection Project, he opened up to me about something deeply personal: he lives with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

This conversation is an absolute must-listen. Jacob doesn't hold anything back when talking about BPD—it’s honest, it's real, and it’s illuminating. We talk about:

• What it’s actually like when your emotions feel like a rollercoaster you can’t get off.

• The unexpected relief and focus that comes from having a hobby, like playing music.

• The hard work that goes into managing BPD and finding your footing every day.

The whole reason I started this podcast—to show that connection is everywhere—comes through loud and clear in this chat. You just have to be willing to sit down, share something simple, and really hear the person across from you.

Thank you, seriously, for sticking with me and The Concrete Connection Project and thanks to Jake for joining me.