Making friends as an adult can feel surprisingly hard. In this episode we talk about how trying new things, following curiosity, and embracing a little whimsy can lead to unexpected joy, community, and new experiences. From sunrise splitboarding to a random coffee shop conversation that led to a run club, this episode explores why small acts of curiosity can change the direction of your life.

In this episode, I chat with Bri Sullivan, to explore what it really means to tinker with identity, motivation, and the many moving parts of life as an endurance athlete.

Bri opens up about the highs and lows of performance culture, the pressure to constantly improve, and the ever-present challenge of burnout.

But this isn’t just a story about running.

It is about stepping back, picking up a piece of clay, and learning how to reshape your self-worth outside of metrics, pace, and finish lines.

Bri shares how creative hobbies like pottery became essential in rediscovering joy, and why self-compassion, community, and celebrating small wins matter more than we think.

Whether you are a seasoned ultra runner or simply navigating your own path through passion and pressure, this conversation is a reminder that growth does not always look like grinding.

The Blue Rose Podcast is evolving. For a long time, I thought you were here because I was "getting after it." I realize now you’re here because we’re all trying to figure out how to live a life that actually feels like our own.

In this episode, we’re discussing the "Not Enough" gremlin that haunts high-achievers and why I’m finally letting go of the need to show off.

If you’re tired of the highlight reel and ready for the real thing, let’s dig into the seeds of my week and find out what happens when we stop proving our worth and start choosing ourselves first.