The New Rules Podcast
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Helping you write New Rules no matter what place and space you find yourself.
Episodes
- E118: Pressure Is a Privilege: Stop Running From Hard Things
Most people think pressure is punishment. But what if pressure is actually the thing forming you into who you were created to become? In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Bri unpack the hidden relationship between…
- E117: Dream Team: Here's How You Build Your Circle
Bri and PAC explore the concept of a "Dream Team" circle, detailing five essential archetypes: The Encourager, Truth Teller, Covenant Friend, Specialist, and Wise Sage. The episode emphasizes that community and intentional relationships ar…
- E116: The Rule of 77: The Investment No One Talks About
The New Rules Podcast episode E116 discusses the "Rule of 77," focusing on the return on investment of personal character. It covers the challenges and rewards of prioritizing integrity and growth over immediate gain, contrasting character…
- E115: Coachella, Culture, and the State of the World
This episode discusses culture, including Coachella and music, and examines the current state of the world, identity, and feelings of exhaustion and confusion. It touches on themes of authenticity, AI, information overload, and the craving…
- E114: Toxic V. Tough
This episode of The New Rules Podcast, E114: Toxic v. Tough, addresses the increasing pressure from a changing world and AI
- E113: Little Rooms: Humble Beginnings
This episode of The New Rules Podcast, titled "Little Rooms: Humble Beginnings," discusses the importance of unseen seasons of personal and creative formation before achieving visibility and scale. It contrasts chasing exposure with genuin…
- E112: The One Phone Call You Don't Want to Make
What if the decisions you're making… aren't actually yours? In this episode, we unpack a question that exposes the hidden forces shaping your life: 👉 "If you failed… what's the one phone call you wouldn't want to make?" Because behind you…
- E111: Magic, Identity, and The Search for Meaning
What if the rise of astrology, "manifestation," and modern spirituality isn't random… but a response to something deeper? In this episode, we dive into a conversation most people are afraid to have: Why are so many people turning to "magic…
- E110: THE SCALPEL: ASK YOURSELF WHY
Why are you really doing what you're doing? Most people can explain what they do. Some can explain how they do it. Almost nobody can explain their real why. In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Breezy unpack one of…
- E109: THE UNBECOMING: METHOD ACTING 101
We're living in a pivotal time. In a world that rewards performance, platforms, personas, and amplifies approval, it's easy to slowly drift away from who you actually are. In this episode, we explore "The Unbecoming." Not the act of becomi…
- E108: FROZEN WATER: THE IDENTITY PARADOX
Our whole lives we've been told two competing messages: be unique, but also fit in; be original, but make sure you're accepted. So which is it? In this episode, we unpack the tension at the heart of identity—the paradox of being completely…
- E107: Magnum Opus: The Art of Becoming One of One
If you feel like the world is shifting faster than you can process… If you're exhausted from performing… If you know there's something deeper in you that hasn't fully come alive yet… This episode is your starting point. This week on The Ne…
- E106: Think About Your Life Before It Thinks for You
If you're heading into change, feeling the weight of decision-making, or wanting to lead yourself more intentionally, this episode will help you slow down, think critically, and move forward with clarity. This week on The New Rules Podcast…
- E105: The Most Underrated Tool for Growth: Reflection
This week, we're diving into a skill most people skip but everyone needs: reflection. Not the "wow, that happened" kind. The kind that turns your past into information so you can build foresight, notice patterns, and stop repeating the sam…
- E104: Holiday Q&A - Navigating Family and Old Dynamics
This week, we're bringing you a special Holiday Q&A Episode, featuring real questions from our listeners about navigating family, old patterns, and emotional pressure during the holidays. This is an episode that helps you lead yourself wel…
- E103: Belief Is a Skill: How to Build It, Test It, and Live It
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dive into one of the most overlooked forces shaping our lives: belief. Not blind optimism. Not hype. But the deep, internal conviction that fuels calling, direction, resilience, and…
- E102: Becoming 1 of 1: The Battle to Be Who You're Designed to Be
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri unpack the truth behind one of the most overused ideas in culture: being "one of one." Everyone says they want to be different, but few are willing to fight the internal war it takes…
- E101: Mark Sayers on Faith, Fragility, and the Future We Can't Predict
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri sit down with one of their favorite thinkers, Mark Sayers, pastor of Red Church in Melbourne and author of A Non-anxious Presence and Reappearing Church. Known for his insights on fa…
- E100: What We've Learned in 100 episodes
MAJOR MILESTONE: 100 EPISODES Today, Bri and Adrian reflect on how the show started, the doubts they had, the lessons learned along the way, and the growth they've seen in themselves and their audience. From filming on Clorox boxes to buil…
- E99: The Future Belongs to the Brave: Vince Hunt on AI & the Human Story
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri sit down with innovator, creator, and futurist, Vince Hunt, to talk about AI and the future of leadership. Instead of reacting to technology with fear, this conversation explores how…
- E98: Why Authenticity Scares Us More Than Faking It
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri dig into one of the most powerful but misunderstood concepts in our culture: authenticity. We hear the word everywhere—but what does it actually mean to live authentically? And why i…
- E97: America's Broken Idea of Freedom: Charlie Kirk, Faith, Politics & Power
In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Bri and Adrian dive into the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and wrestle with one of America's most charged conversations: freedom. Is our idea of "freedom" really making society bet…
- E96: Being a Business Owner While Battling Suicide
In this raw episode, Bri and Adrian take an honest look at what the last few months have been like. From internal battles with fear and shame to external pressures of leadership, parenting, and running a growing company, they open up about…
- E95: Asking My Boss Anything: Adrian in the Hot Seat
This week on the New Rules Podcast, we flipped the script. Our incredible producer Lauren stepped in front of the mic with full permission to ask Adrian anything with no prep, no rules, no limits. From the lighthearted "What five items wou…
- E94: Why You Need Doubt to Succeed
We often hear, "Don't doubt yourself. Be confident." But what if self-doubt isn't always the enemy? What if it's a tool that, when used wisely, can actually make you sharper, more grounded, and more effective? In this raw and honest conver…
- E93: From Overstimulation to Wisdom: The Lost Art of Thinking
In a world overflowing with hot takes, trending reels, and endless scrolling, are you actually thinking for yourself or just reacting to what the algorithm feeds you? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by constant noise, frustrated by polariz…
- E92: When Your Calling Affects Your Kids: A Conversation With My Daughters
This week's episode takes a deeply personal turn. Adrian sits down with his daughters for a raw and reflective conversation about what it's really like to grow up watching a parent live on mission. From the moments that shaped them to the…
- E91: Radical Honesty in a World Obsessed with Performance
In an era where performance is currency and platforms reward polished personas, how do we return to what's real? In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri get brutally honest about… well, honesty. From pop culture moments li…
- E90: Lessons We Wish We Knew Earlier with Tyler Burns & Du'Bois A'Keen
In this powerful episode of The New Rules Podcast, recorded live at the Black Leadership Summit, Adrian and Bri are joined by two respected voices in leadership, Tyler Burns and Du'Bois A'Keen, for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversa…
- E89: Solving Problems Is the New Creativity
In a world where creativity is reserved for artists and leadership is reserved for extroverts, this episode challenges both assumptions. Adrian and Bri pull back the curtain on a deeper, more integrated view of creativity, one rooted not i…
- E88: Glass House Leadership in a Divided America
We're confronting the reality of modern leadership in a politically divided, hyper-visible world. From the ICE raids in California to increasing polarization, the episode explores what it means to lead when every move is public, every opin…
- E87: You Don't Need to Be Loud to Lead
In a culture that equates influence with volume and leadership with visibility, this episode flips the script. Adrian Crawford unpacks a different kind of leadership—one that isn't loud, flashy, or ego-driven. It's the leadership of presen…
- E86: The Rules Are Changing: AI, Calling & Leadership
What happens when artificial intelligence changes the rules—and you don't? In this episode, we explore how AI is redefining work, leadership, and purpose. It's not just about learning the tools. It's about the mindset shift from fear to fa…
- E85: Leadership on the Line: Marty Linsky on the New Rules Podcast
Today we're joined by our first-ever guest, the legendary Marty Linsky, co-author of Leadership on the Line, one of the most important leadership books we've ever read. In this candid conversation, Marty joins Adrian and Bri to unpack the…
- E84: This Era Demands Different Leaders. Are You One?
In a world obsessed with instant success and digital applause, Episode 84 of The New Rules Podcast goes deeper. Adrian Crawford and Brianna Clark return to explore what it means to lead in obscurity, why today's noisy platforms aren't buil…
- E83: Building Weight in a Shallow World
In an age obsessed with visibility, applause, and platform, this episode of The New Rules Podcast confronts a hard but necessary truth: real leadership is not built on reputation — it's forged through weight, substance, and unseen seasons.…
- E82: Pressure, Panic & Precision: Why Great Leaders Are Fast & Clear
Leadership is changing—and the leaders who thrive in today's fast-paced world are the ones who can make quick, confident decisions under pressure. In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian breaks down a simple but powerful 3-step fr…
- E81: Find the Yes – NIL & Navigating Change When the Rules Keep Shifting
In a world filled with uncertainty, leadership isn't about waiting for clarity—it's about finding the next "yes" in the midst of chaos. In this episode, Adrian and Bri dive into the challenge of building something meaningful when the rules…
- E80: Building a Life That Holds the Weight of Your Calling
What if the reason you're stuck isn't because of your vision—but because of your systems? In this episode we break down the hidden wiring of your life—the internal frameworks that either sustain your growth or sabotage it. This isn't about…
- E79: Our Story is Proof That Delays Aren't Denials || New Rules Podcast
What if the delay isn't a denial—but part of your preparation? We all hit moments where it feels like nothing is happening—where all the work, effort, and faithfulness seem invisible. But what if what you're building is bigger than your ti…
- E78: Want More From Life? It's Time to Grow Up
🔥 Is ambition a gift—or a dangerous trap? We live in a culture that either glorifies the grind or demonizes ambition. But the truth is, ambition itself isn't the problem—it's what's driving it. In this episode, Adrian, Bri, and Christie d…
- E77: AI Boyfriends & Purpose: What Are We Actually Searching For?
🔥 What if your greatest purpose is hiding in your deepest pain? Most people think of purpose as something they find—but what if it's something you uncover? The journey to discovering purpose requires digging into pain, facing uncomfortabl…
- E76: The Truth About Culture: Why Most Leaders Get It Wrong
🔥 What if culture isn't what you say—it's what you tolerate? 🎙️ Culture isn't just a corporate buzzword—it's the invisible force shaping every decision, every interaction, and every outcome in your organization. It's not just about value…
- E75: Rewriting Time: Part 2 – Breaking Patterns to Create a New Future
What if the past isn't behind you—it's within you? 🎙️ Your choices today shape more than just your life—they create ripple effects for generations. In Part 2 of Rewriting Time, we shift from understanding past patterns to breaking cycles…
- E75: Rewriting Time: Part 1 – Understanding the Patterns of Your Past
What if the past isn't behind you—it's within you?" In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Adrian and Bri explore how time isn't linear; it's dense, layered, and often hidden in the way we think, feel, and lead. The conversations we…
- E74: The Fear of Authenticity and How to Overcome It
Authenticity is a word we hear all the time, but what does it actually mean to live it out? In this episode, Adrian and Bri dive deep into the reality of authenticity—why it's hard, why most people avoid it, and what's waiting on the other…
- E73: Brick by Brick: The Power of Faithfulness
Welcome to Car Chronicles! Today, we're taking you on a drive—literally. These are the kinds of conversations we usually have on the road, but this time, we're bringing you along too. In this candid and reflective episode, Adrian and Bri d…
- E72: How New Rules Began: The Hidden Rules We Follow and Why They Need Disruption
We're kicking off the New Year by diving into the story behind New Rules—how it all began, the moments that shaped its vision, and the purpose driving its growth. From an unexpected inspiration during the NBA Finals to the journey of creat…
- E71: 2024 Reflection: Authenticity is Hard
Leadership is a weight that many carry, but few truly understand. In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges, tensions, and motivations that shape leaders. From balancing vision with reality to finding purpose beyond the paycheck, w…
- E70: Confidence Won't Fix Your Self-Worth
What happens when your confidence shines in one area, but deep down, you struggle to believe in your worth? In this episode, Bri and Adrian explore the powerful differences between self-worth and self-confidence—and why understanding these…