# Catching-Up: Japan, Stress, and Finding Balance | Episode 76

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Podcast: [Endless Pursuit Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/endless-pursuit-podcast-7081643)
Published: 2026-04-13T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is a little more laid-back — just a real catch-up on what’s been going on in our lives lately. Mackenzie shares some behind-the-scenes on her recent Japan trip, what she learned from being out of routine, and how it’s shifted her perspective on movement, structure, and balance. We also talk through some of the stress she’s been navigating lately — and how that’s impacted routines, energy, and mindset. Because the reality is, even when you “know what to do,” life still happens. Travel, stress, and busy seasons will always test your structure. And those are the moments where you either fall out of everything… or learn how to adapt. Connect With Us Mackenzie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_with_mackenzie/ Twitter: https://x.com/smithhmackenzie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithhmackenzie/ Laurence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifedude/ Twitter: https://x.com/bestlifedude/ Appreciate this and share it with a friend!!

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