Over the past year, I’ve watched Leo move through what he describes as one of the most humbling seasons of his life.

In this conversation, he reflects openly on what it has meant to start again, to build from scratch, and to remain teachable after years of experience. He speaks honestly about doubt, ego, frustration, and the courage it takes to stay with the work when things feel uncertain.

What made this conversation especially meaningful for me was how deeply moved I was by his honesty.. watching him name his struggles, sit with discomfort, and keep choosing growth in real time.

This is a story of growth in progress; honest, unfinished, and grounded in real life.

Chapters

00:00:00 A Year of Reflection with Leo
00:02:14 Fatherhood, Presence, and Breaking Old Patterns
00:06:21 Finding Joy Again Through Cooking and Showing Up Consistently
00:07:58 Starting Over at 52: Building Something New from Scratch
00:12:02 Marriage Under Pressure and Choosing to Stay
00:14:00 Learning to Stay Open During Hard Conversations
00:17:01 Letting Go of Ego and the Need for Control
00:20:58 Becoming More Open and Staying Teachable
00:28:24 When Self-Worth Is Shaken and Slowly Rebuilt
00:31:16 Closing Reflections

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