Season 4 of "The Found Generation" podcast, which began days before the release of my first book last summer, is finally over. I'm a bit burnt out from the grind of indie podcasting, and I need a break! But before I disappear, I have one final episode for you. Today, we're going to celebrate Season 4 -- the best season of this podcast to date -- by looking back on 10 highlights from this season, which saw me travel to places like Miami, Boston, New York City, and London, as well as to the Portsmouth Music Hall Lounge for my first-ever live show! What a season it's been, and words cannot express how grateful I am to those of you who have pressed play or offered any words of support. It means the world to me. Here's who you'll be hearing from today -- and if you'd like to hear these episodes in their entirety, just click the hyperlinks! Intro (00:00)Ariel Helwani on the happiest moment of his career (11:26)Eric Jackman and I get into a heated debate (18:16)Sam Robbins' controversial take on the music industry (24:23)Stephanie Paolini on how to be present (32:45)Caroline Alaimo on the importance of play (38:31)Peter Rosenberg on the danger of smart phones (42:09)Whitney Bernabei on spending time alone (47:54)Jason Hartley on how to live (52:52)Conner Burks on the human race (01:03:08)Jezmina Von Thiele on discrimination (01:11:07) SUBSCRIBE to "The Found Generation" here on YouTube to get highlights from the show while we're off for the next few months. Much love

Whitney Bernabei took the traditional route in life. She went to college, landed a job in cushy corporate America, attended the happy hours, and adhered to the American template for "success." It never felt right, yet she played along. That's what she was supposed to do. But after years of facing debilitating injuries that modern medicine couldn't solve, Whitney had had enough. She knew there had to be another way to alleviate her physical, mental, and emotional suffering. The solution? Alternative medicine. Not only did this style of treatment cure her physical ailments, it also led her to the live in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, start a business in Portsmouth around energy healing, and help Whitney feel, look, and think the best that she's ever had. In this conversation from Empowered Aura, her energy healing studio in downtown Portsmouth, Whitney and I discuss the following: Opening montage (00:00)What is sound/energy healing? (01:52)Whitney's intuitive powers (03:00)Why she suppressed her true self for a long time (05:28)How modern medicine never solved any of Whitney's ailments in her 20s (08:42)Why modern medicine is "broken" (13:27)How 18 months in a van changed Whitney's life (19:20)Why Whitney ran away to live in the wilderness alone (23:20)Starting a business around energy healing (27:00)The perception of working in energy healing (31:15)What problems can a sound bath solve? (36:20)How alternative medicine has helped Whitney look and feel better than when she was younger (44:34)The chakras and why they matter (49:00)Why Whitney feels sound is the "future of medicine" (56:40)The importance of spending time alone (01:07:00)How modern technology is harming us more than helping (01:12:40)A sound healing demonstration (01:17:00) To learn more about booking sound healing sessions at Empowered Aura, visit https://www.empowered-aura.com/ or follow them on Instagram. To support this podcast, please follow us on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts. Thank you for listening

I recorded the first episode of this podcast from the confines of my roommate's closet in our home in Connecticut in September 2020. And now, three and-a-half years later, we've made it to the big stage. From the prestigious Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it's the first LIVE edition of "The Found Generation" podcast (!!!!!!). And in this very special episode, I'm joined by three very special people from my beloved Seacoast community: Stephanie Paolini is the proud owner of 3 Bridges Yoga in Portsmouth. In our conversation, we dive into her CRAZY backstory, which involves getting robbed at gunpoint, a tough battle with cancer, illegally buying a home, and more. Despite this madness, she is perhaps the kindest human being on the planet, and Stephanie is someone I have immense respect for. Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville-based musician whose music evokes the likes of James Taylor, Robbins has gained recognition from extensive touring and from his 2018 appearance on The Voice. In our conversation, we discuss his decision to leave the Seacoast for Nashville, the state of the music industry, the realities of touring, his songwriting process, and more. He also tries to get me canceled. Jennifer Desrosiers is the CEO/Founder of Altitude Companies, as well as beloved Seacoast staples LANEY & LU, Ginger Fox Baking, and PALETTE. After spending 20 years climbing the ranks of soul-sucking corporate America, Desrosiers left that world behind in 2012 so she could pursue the "integrated lifestyle" she craved for herself. In our conversation, she gives advice to anyone who wants to take the leap, and we also talk about managing ambition, the keys to being a great leader, and what she hopes her legacy will be. SUPPORT: Sam Robbins' music on Spotify⁠"The Found Generation" on YouTube⁠My book, "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties" CHAPTERS: My best friend Ben Sibson's introduction (00:00)My opening monologue (01:04)Stephanie Paolini conversation (07:47)Sam Robbins' musical performance (45:18)Sam Robbins conversation (01:00:26)Jennifer Desrosiers conversation (01:20:42)My closing message (01:49:15)

Happy Sunday! I'm popping in for a quick solo episode to update you on several things: expectations for this podcast moving forward, my changing values, and a recent life-changing conversation I had. And on Monday, March 25, I'm taking the stage at The Music Hall Lounge in downtown Portsmouth for the first LIVE edition of this podcast! Throughout the evening I'll be joined by three incredible guests: Stephanie Paolini, the owner of 3 Bridges YogaSam Robbins, a Nashville-based folk singerJennifer Desrosiers, CEO/Founder of Altitude Companies, LANEY & LU, Ginger Fox Bakery, and PALETTE Graze Boards To hear from these three inspiring people (and me), get your tickets now by visiting this link. Thank you for the support, and I can't wait to see you there.

I’ve produced podcasts with Peter Rosenberg for five years. And if I could use one word to describe him, it’s PASSIONATE. And that fiery passion, which he holds for things like hip hop music, sports, professional wrestling, his dogs, and broadcasting will undoubtedly shine through in today’s conversation. However, this conversation was not the one I expected to have with him. I rarely talk politics. I hardly read the news, so I don’t feel comfortable speaking of topics I know very little about.  But in the name of my own self-improvement, of getting out of my comfort zone, I accepted Peter’s willingness to speak so candidly about subjects he holds very near and dear to his heart. So in today’s unique podcast, Peter and I begin by discussing his very busy schedule hosting TV shows/radio shows/podcasts for New York City’s Hot 97, ESPN, The Ringer, Wondery, and WWE. After that, Peter opens up about his addiction to social media and how the negative comments — ones like he just received from far right voice Candace Owens — can affect his self-image. Then, we’re led into a conversation about Joe Rogan’s podcast, which then opens up a Pandora’s Box of controversial topics I never discuss: Donald Trump, political polarization, and the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Palestine. These are important conversations to have, and I'm grateful Peter and I got to have it in an open, honest, and non-judgmental safe space. To support more important conversations like this, please follow "The Found Generation" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. And if you're in the New England area, I'm hosting a LIVE version of my podcast at The Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth, NH! Click here to get your tickets. INTRO (00:00)Rosenberg's Very Busy Schedule (01:33)Work-Life Balance (06:18)Rosenberg's 2 Addictions (12:12)His Relationship with Social Media (14:33)The Evolution of the Media (25:00)The Joe Rogan/COVID Vaccine Controversy (29:33)Similarities between Rogan and CNN (33:25)How Donald Trump Changed the Way We Argue (37:35)Opinions on the War Between Israel and Palestine (43:24)If You Were U.S. Dictator for a Day, What Would You Do?(01:10:10)

In her twenties, Dr. Sonayna Chandran was simply going with the flow, unsure of her life's direction, unaware that she was capable of more. Tired of living without a purpose, Sonayna decided to make a change. She began talking to a therapist. She hired a fitness coach. She started working out religiously and eating nutritious foods that supported, not defeated, her fitness goals. After that, everything started clicking. Sonayna started feeling better about herself. She gained more confidence, something she'd long struggled with. Her relationships blossomed. Toxic self-defeating behaviors became a thing of the past. Plus, she started seeing her abs! Amazed by how some simple lifestyle changes could drastically affect the quality of her day-to-day life, Sonayna decided during the pandemic that she also wanted to help people stop with the self-destructive behaviors that once threatened to derail Sonayna from realizing her own potential. Now, Sonayna spends her days in London helping, healing, and educating as an online women's coach. And on today's episode, she ⁠returns to the podcast ⁠to discuss the following: Intro (00:00)Why Sonayna started an online coaching business (00:49)Where Sonayna went wrong in her twenties (04:06)Why she loves helping people realize their potential (09:52)How to lose weight safely (15:50)Why dieting is NOT deprivation (23:32)How women can get the "hourglass" body type (25:20)How to MAKE TIME for exercise (27:28)The healthiest thing you can do for yourself right now (30:40)The importance of just showing up (36:03)Plus, Sonayna dives deep into something that's very, very personal (37:55) at the end of today's episode. I'm very grateful that she shared this part of her story, and I'm even more grateful to call her a close friend. To support Sonayna (b/c she deserves it), please give her a follow on Instagram @sc.coaching_ To support this podcast, please give it a follow on my Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube feeds. Thank you

Jason Hartley grew up as a poor kid in rural Tennessee. With big dreams of playing the drums with rock bands in front of sold out crowds, Jason tried as hard as he possibly could to overcome the obstacles he faced as a child. But his efforts were never enough. In his late twenties, Jason gave up the dream to combine two side interests of his: mixed martial arts and YouTube. Six years after making the decision to go full-time building MMA On Point, Jason and his growing team now live and work in London creating exceptional daily content for one of the preeminent YouTube channels in combat sports. From the MMAOP studios outside of London, Jason and I discuss: Opening montage (00:00)Life before co-founding MMA On Point (03:13)Deciding to go all in on YouTube (07:30)Why he knew his channel would succeed (16:30)The obsession of creating on YouTube (26:01)Surpassing 1M subscribers in 2023 (38:20)The challenges of running a YouTube business (44:00)Strategies for success on YouTube (46:25)Podcasting on YouTube (01:03:50) Plus, we talk about why I'm a flight risk in the dating world, how much longer Jason plans on living in London, the ultimate dream, and more. To support Jason, please subscribe to MMA On Point. To support me, please subscribe to the YouTube channel for "The Found Generation: A Self-Improvement Podcast." Thank you for listening

I owe everything to Ariel Helwani. Without me asking, Ariel praised my work to ESPN executives when we used to walk the halls together. Then, he helped me land the producing job that gave me the safety net I needed to leave ESPN in early 2021. A few months later, he recommended me for my current role as his producer at Spotify, a fully remote job that’s allowed me to travel the world, produce impactful far-reaching podcasts for sports fans, and work with the people I love to work with at the top audio company in the world. Furthermore, Ariel generously agreed to write a blurb for the front cover of my book, another example to add to an incredibly long list of unnecessarily kind things he’s done for me since we started working together five years ago. When I began this podcast in 2020, I knew I wanted to ask Ariel to join when I was ready. That day has finally come. Ariel Helwani -- the top combat sports journalist in the world, one of the best interviewers in the media industry, and one of the most prolific content creators on planet Earth -- joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, personal life, what he still has left to prove, our work together, and so much more: Opening montage (00:00)Why Ariel's main show, "The MMA Hour," remains so popular after 10+ years (01:05)Ariel's very successful content creation strategy (07:00)Why Ariel wants to be more like ESPN's Pat McAfee (09:25)Whether Ariel doubted he'd ever find success (17:52)Why having kids "saved" Ariel's life (31:15)Why you should say yes...and then say no (35:40)How to network properly (42:07)Did Ariel get lucky? (48:15)The happiest moment of Ariel's career (54:23)An inside look at the unique relationship between Ariel and I -- which involves some stories about minimalism, how I got into MMA, and Fiji water (59:24) To support Ariel, give him a follow on Instagram @arielhelwani. To support this podcast, please follow "The Found Generation" on Spotify and YouTube. If you’re a fan of "The MMA Hour," then you’ll love my recent conversations in New York City with Ariel’s producers Conner Burks and Eric Jackman. Thank you

Caroline Alaimo didn't know who she was. For most of her life, she surrounded herself with the wrong people, created more problems by running from her problems, and judged herself mercilessly for not looking a certain way. For not being enough. But then she discovered something that completely changed the course of her life. Caroline cried at the end of her first yoga class. Ever since that day, the day that sent her on a beautiful path toward healing, self-discovery, and true happiness, Caroline has devoted her life's work to helping others overcome their demons so that they can realize their true potential. On today's episode, Caroline (@carerosewellness) joins me in Portsmouth to share her story, and also to go deeper on several self-improvement strategies you can use TODAY that will start your 2024 off the right way. Here's what's coming up: Opening montage (00:00)Caroline's emotional first yoga class (08:14)The incredible power of living in the present moment (16:40)How to get started in yoga (22:11)The 7 chakras (24:09)Why self-care isn't what you think it is (28:22)The truth about manifesting (33:17)How to get unstuck in life (41:40)The .01 percent rule (46:52)Why the search for happiness is pointless (51:05)How to meditate correctly (54:07)What adults can learn from children (57:15) To book virtual sessions with Caroline, visit her web site carerosewellness.com. To purchase my book, which covers many of subjects discussed on today's episode, visit this link. Thank you for the support

According to The New York Times, the Nazis murdered approximately 500,000 Romani people during the Holocaust. But you probably didn't know that. And so it goes for the Romani people, a diasporic ethnic group that's long been forgotten and discriminated against in countries all over the world, even in America. For centuries, the Romani people have relied on the sacred art of fortune telling not only to escape persecution, but also to create community, carry on legacy, and escape the dire poverty that's come to cripple so much of the Romani community. Today's guest Jezmina Von Thiele is a proud Romani fortune teller. On today's episode, she joins me in Portsmouth to enlighten and educate me on the following subjects: Opening montage (00:00)The history of the Romani people (01:58)Why "Gypsy" is a hurtful racial slur (04:50)Persecution of the Romani people (08:29)Jezmina's horrifying personal experiences with discrimination (10:50)How to support the Romani people (23:21)The significance of fortune telling in the Romani community (26:25)How to learn fortune telling (34:51)Jezmina reads my palm (39:10)How to improve yourself by applying information learned from a palm reading (53:00)Jezmina's upcoming book and her podcast (56:18) Jezmina Von Thiele is a fortune teller based in New Hampshire. A writer, podcast host, lifelong fortune teller, and former professor, Jezmina is committed to upholding Romani traditions and educating the masses about the centuries-long persecution of the Romani people she loves so dearly. To support, you can listen to Jezmina's "Romanistan" podcast and follow her on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele. 📚 Get my book on Amazon 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains references to disordered eating, addiction, and more. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Rachel Kimberly spent the first half of her 20s at war with herself. A mom at 23 years old, Rachel found herself unable to cope with the challenges of young motherhood. To manage the stress, she resorted to drinking. A lot. Then, to gain back control of her life, she returned to controlling the one thing she could always control: Food, which further deepened her battle with disordered eating, something she'd struggled with since the age of seven. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic locked her inside, the marriage between Rachel and her husband deteriorated quickly. Eventually, after having a second child, the two divorced. But today, after years of working on herself and destroying the demons that once destroyed her, Rachel leads a completely different life. Now a single mother of two, Rachel is a fitness enthusiast and thriving lifestyle photographer in the seacoast of New Hampshire. But to arrive at this place, the journey was not easy. It's quite the story to share. That's what this episode is about. 00:00 Opening Montage 01:54 Managing Time for Fitness 04:37 Early Morning Routines 08:49 Dealing with Alcohol Issues 14:38 Dealing with an Eating Disorder 26:45 Regrets and Lessons from a Failed Marriage 35:37 The Passion for Photography 43:56 Single Mom Life To support Rachel and her work, give her a follow on Instagram @rachelkimberly.photo. Her personal account is @rach__kimberly. To support this podcast, follow us on our Spotify, YouTube⁠, and Apple Podcasts pages!

Social media runs our lives. TikTok dominates our attention span. Instagram likes (or lack thereof) determine our self-worth. Alluring notifications from Twitter pull us from the present moment--the most precious thing we have. Because of the stakes, any conversation about social media is an important one. And to do it right, I've once again enlisted the help of my friend and mentor Eric Jackman, the social media guru behind MMAFighting's Instagram, TikTok, and X pages, which feature a combined 3M followers across platforms. From the Gimlet studios in Brooklyn, NewYorkRic (as he's known on the Internet) and I discuss the following: Intro (00:00)How he lost a lot of weight this year (01:46)Why he will never leave New York City (16:38)Working with Ariel Helwani (21:00)Why Eric loves working in MMA (27:20)What it's like working in social media (34:11)Why I gave up TikTok (42:30)Eric and I disagree about the morality of social media and how to use it properly (46:00)The social media strategy Eric would prescribe for me (58:42)How to make an engaging TikTok video (01:03:04)How to stay up-to-date with rapidly changing social media trends (01:08:10)Should you post on all platforms or just specialize in one? (1:17:05)Whether Elon Musk has helped or hurt Twitter (01:19:53)The effect of social media on attention span (01:28:55)Advice to his younger self and whether he has any regrets (01:32:26) Follow Eric on X @newyorkric. To purchase my book at a discounted Black Friday price for a limited time, visit this Amazon link. Thank you for your support

Conner Burks never imagined he'd get to this point. From 2018-21, he sleepwalked through a miserable existence working overnight shifts at ESPN while living in dreary central Connecticut one thousand miles away from his beloved Atlanta. Frustration with his life's course was exacerbated by the pandemic, as ESPN demanded he produce radio shows in the office every day while the rest of the world waited out the dangers of COVID-19 from the comforts of their homes. But in August 2021, the trajectory of Conner's life completely changed. On today's episode, one of my best friends and I discuss the following from the Financial District of Manhattan: Cold open (00:00)Advice to his depressed younger self (01:45)Career ascension and getting recognized in public (05:55)Falling in love with mixed martial arts during COVID (12:22)Love/hate relationship with social media (25:30)What if we were always honest with each other? (34:38)Love/hate relationship with living in New York City (41:52)The city he dreams of living in (50:32)His recent work trip to Manchester, England (52:05)Why he gave up alcohol for one year (59:45)Movember (01:10:13) Conner Burks is the producer of the very popular YouTube show, The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. With 25K followers on X, he has quickly become one of the most beloved characters in combat sports entertainment. Before joining Vox Media, he worked at ESPN Radio from 2018-21. To support Conner, consider donating to his Movember link here. To purchase my new book, "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties," visit this Amazon link.

Two years ago, Jake Lenok couldn't take it anymore. After three years of misery working odd behind-the-scenes jobs at ESPN, Jake took a lifeline from a close friend. An offer to a better life -- a life full of more meaningful work, more work-life balance, more money, and most importantly, more freedom. Sitting together in his South Beach condo, Jake walks me through the tough decision to leave the industry he loved, how he landed in finance, his decision to move to Miami earlier this year, how he's made the most of his significant salary increase, and more: To support the show, please subscribe to my YouTube channel, where you can also watch every episode of the podcast on video. TOPICS: Intro (00:00)Moving to Miami (01:41)How his life has improved since leaving ESPN (06:31)Finance bro life and the stereotypes (21:56)Keeping ambition when you're already winning (27:30)Why you should disregard your family's wishes when making a big decision (30:30)Why flaky people suck (38:38)Saying hi to strangers (40:13)How to have more confidence (47:56)His struggles with complacency (52:30)If I'll consider living in Miami (56:13)

From Mocha Lisa Caffe & Books in my hometown of Clifton Park, N.Y., my dear friend Leah Klein (formerly Leah Zappone) joins me to talk about motherhood and her job as a physical therapist before giving some practical advice to young people on how to best take care of your physical health! We also share about lessons learned from December 1, 2012, the day that Leah lost her cousin, Deanna Rivers, in a tragic car accident that rocked our beloved 518 forever. This episode was recorded on August 25, the day of my first EVER book signing! If you haven't yet gotten a copy of "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties," be sure to grab it here.

When I moved back to Portsmouth, NH this summer, my first order of business (after hitting the beach) was to find a gym. A quick Google search told me that a gym nearby offered a 7-day free trial, so I decided I'd go and give it a shot (0:00). That gym? Seacoast Kettlebell: A hugely popular gym in seacoast NH with a cult-like following. Voted by Men's Health as one of the top 50 gyms in the United States, SKB provides high-quality workouts with high-quality equipment and most importantly, high-quality coaches. Two of those coaches, SKB founder Colin McGarty and head coach Luke Dinwoodie, join me from their Dover, NH location to chat about the following: Why McGarty founded the gym 14 years ago (2:55)How SKB helped Dinwoodie get sober (10:20)Why kettlebells provide an insanely good -- yet very underutilized -- form of working out (14:00)The ideal workout schedule for anyone who wants to get more fit (15:30)Advice for aspiring business owners (24:13)Why SKB's clients stuck with the gym during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the guys attribute that to (28:30) And so much more! HOUSEKEEPING: To support my new book, "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties," you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠get it on Amazon.⁠⁠⁠Got a question for the podcast? Please send me an Instagram DM ⁠⁠@troy_farkas.Follow Seacoast Kettlebell on Instagram @skbstrong.

Artificial intelligence is the buzz term of 2023. You can't scroll social media or read The New York Times without coming across it. With that said, the average person -- especially the older generation -- has a lot of misconceptions about what AI truly is and what its true impact will be on the world now and in the future. So to provide some clarity on this seemingly existential crisis, I've enlisted the help of Google researcher, former Apple intern, Harvard PhD student, and my friend Colby Banbury. From his home in Somerville, MA, Colby and I discuss the following on today's episode (0:00): The benefits of incorporating AI into our everyday lives (9:10)Whether there's any truth to the notion that the robots will take over the world (23:19)What could happen if the power of AI ends up in the wrong hands (27:04)How AI can both help and harm our own self-development, relationships, and sex (30:00)Whether advanced technology like AI is a net positive or net negative for the human race (53:17) And much more. HOUSEKEEPING: If you prefer a video component, you can watch entire episodes of "The Found Generation" on ⁠⁠my YouTube channel ⁠⁠To purchase my new book, "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties," you can ⁠⁠⁠get it on Amazon.⁠To submit a question for the Q/A section of the podcast, please send me an Instagram DM @troy_farkas.

There is no room for anger in our lives. If we truly want to live the best possible life, then we must learn how to eliminate this nasty emotion from our lives completely. So on today's episode, I outline the following five strategies which have helped me completely remove anger from my life since my departure from ESPN led me to feel the most anger I've ever felt in my life: Control what you can control (4:57)Raise your standards, lower your expectations (8:56)Practice non-attachment (13:21)Maintain perspective (18:52)Make room for gratitude daily (21:12) Plus, I answer a listener question about how to make better financial decisions (26:20). To submit a question/comment to the show, just DM me on Instagram @troy_farkas. IMPORTANT QUOTES: "Remember how lucky you are to be where you are right now, to be doing what you're doing, to be surrounded by the people that you are.""It's really difficult to feel sustained periods of negative emotions when you live from a place of gratitude. That's the best place to be. If you are grateful for every second, every moment, every opportunity, that is the way to live your life." HOUSEKEEPING: If you prefer a video component, you can watch entire episodes of "The Found Generation" on my YouTube channel To purchase my new book, "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties," you can ⁠get it on Amazon.

On Friday, I posted on Instagram to tell you about a lifelong dream of mine that's finally become a reality: writing a book. It's called "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties." As you might expect from me, it's a self-improvement book where I dive into topics like career mobility, physical and mental health, relationships, and so much more. It's easy to read and filled with tons of actionable advice you can apply so that you can immediately start living the best life you deserve. On today's episode, I dive into all of the burning questions: How long did it take me to write this? How did I write it? Why? What's the format? Why should you read this? And since so many of you are asking, how can you buy it? The book is out now! You can get it by clicking the following links: Get the paperback on AmazonGet the e-book on AmazonGet the paperback edition with Barnes and NobleGet the e-book on KoboGet the e-book on GoogleGet the e-book on Apple Thank you so so much for all of the support. You'll never know how much this means to me.

In the final episode of Season 3 of "The Found Generation" podcast, I explain what life in Hawai'i is truly like and why I feel it isn't the paradise we all paint it out to be. SUPPORT my new book "Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties" by visiting ⁠this link here.⁠