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Why Our Generation Is Afraid to Commit (And What It's Costing Us)

June 25, 2026 · 46 min

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What if the secret to personal growth isn't a 4am ice bath, but a commitment you're tempted to escape?


In this episode, Addison and Juli sit down with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and her husband, NFL veteran Andrew East to unpack how marriage, like elite athletics, transforms you most in the monotonous middle. This conversation reveals that surrendering your grip on "what if" is exactly how you grow into something greater.


If you're navigating commitment fatigue or craving deeper connection, this message is your invitation—watch now!


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