# I Stopped Showing Up

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Podcast: [Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-unleashed-rising-together-6692886)
Published: 2026-09-02T09:53:15+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonnerville/episodes/I-Stopped-Showing-Up-e3o7moj
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Duration seconds: 716

## Resource

Somewhere along the way, Michael stopped showing up—and he had to acknowledge it. In this episode of Conversations Unleashed , Michael reflects on getting back into rhythm, navigating the beginning of a new school year, addressing problems before they grow, and identifying systems that are quietly wasting valuable time and energy. He explores why growth does not always require doing more. Sometimes, it requires recognizing what is not working, making the necessary adjustments, and choosing to show up again. This may be a school check-in, but more importantly, it is a life check-in.

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