The holidays are supposed to be joyful. For a lot of Fives, they’re also complicated.

In this final live episode of the year, Josiah and Cody check back in after a break, reflect on what the holidays stir up for Fives, and look honestly at where they’ve grown and where they still default to comfort. From gift-giving anxiety to nostalgia, grief, creativity, and energy management, this episode is a wide-ranging, deeply Five conversation about endings, transitions, and what we want to carry forward.

They also wrap up the year by naming what 2025 taught them and what they’re intentionally leaving behind as they head into the next chapter.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Red, Yellow, Green Check-In – How Josiah and Cody are actually doing heading into the holidays, and why “yellow” doesn’t always mean bad
• Current Curiosities – From radio frequencies and in-ear monitors to electric K-trucks and engine swaps, the latest Five rabbit holes
• Do Fives Hate the Holidays? – Why the answer is “it depends,” and how nostalgia, grief, expectations, and sensory overload all play a role
• Would You Rather: Holiday Edition – Hosting vs intrusive questions, decorating vs shopping, travel chaos vs zero alone time, and more
• Growth vs Comfort in 2025 – Where each of them chose vulnerability, presence, and connection, and where withdrawal still shows up
• Looking Ahead to 2026 – Creative goals, renewed energy, physical health, and shedding old expectations that no longer serve

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