Jump into the solo mind-meld of Drew Donaldson, who’s on such a roll that he’s basically a human sushi bar (and yes, he’s in the same shirt as last episode—consistency, people!). In this episode, Drew puts the “real” back in “real talk” and goes far beyond the cliché advice about cutting toxic people out of your life. He calls out the world’s tendency to label any criticism as “toxic” and recalibrates what actual toxicity looks like when you’re chasing big dreams—especially as an entrepreneur.

Ever wonder why entrepreneurs seem allergic to having huge friend circles? Drew breaks down the unique loneliness of building businesses, the awkwardness of hanging with 9-to-5’ers, and why even your childhood besties can become low-key haters when your growth curve goes vertical.

Expect tales of weird college friends, mysterious family acquaintances at birthday parties, and the surprising reason Drew’s best pals often end up being his clients. Plus: How to deal with well-meaning (but secretly soul-crushing) family, and why you shouldn’t feel guilty if your group chat is a ghost town.

This one’s equal parts therapy session, entrepreneurial diary, and permission slip to stop forcing yourself to make friends just because some self-help blog said so. Bonus points for Drew leaving a legacy diary for his daughter—because wouldn’t you love to know what your parent was really thinking during their wild business phases?

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Listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your “I should cut this person out of my life” inspiration.