This might be the most vulnerable episode I’ve ever released....

It was supposed to be another casual update in the Road to Rome series, the grand finale if you will, but what came out was something I didn’t plan—a full, unfiltered reflection on everything I’ve been navigating behind the scenes.

From almost burning down my house, losing my childhood dog, crashing emotionally and financially, to nearly letting it all spiral… I talk about the breakdowns that forced me to build back differently. I used AI to help restore the audio because I didn’t want to lose this moment—it deserved to be heard.

This one’s about shame, grace, and the kind of silent battles most people never talk about. If you’ve ever felt like you were holding it all together with one hand and still slipping—I see you. I was you. And I want this episode to remind you that you’re not alone in that feeling.

Sometimes it’s not about avoiding the fire—it’s about surviving it with your soul intact.

Thanks for listening & don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need someone to talk to.

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