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When You Feel Far from Yourself
There are seasons where we feel grounded and clear. Where our breath feels steady and our decisions come from a calm place. Where we’re in tune with what we need, and the world—even when hard—feels navigable. And then there are seasons like this one. Where the noise gets louder. Where the world feels heavy and […]
When Shame Makes You Hustle for Your Worth
Why You Overdo, Overthink, and Overextend—Even When You’re Tired of It There’s a kind of tired that no amount of sleep can fix. It’s the exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to prove you’re enough – by being helpful, agreeable, accommodating, or successful. It’s the burnout that creeps in when you say yes out of […]
Your Body Knows First: Why So Many of Our Reactions Are Survival-Based
There are moments when our reactions seem to take over before we even realize what’s happening. One minute you’re in a conversation, and the next—you’ve snapped defensively, shut down completely, interrupted without meaning to, or jumped in to fix something that wasn’t really yours to fix. It’s only later, when the moment has passed, that […]
The Subtle Ways People Shame You (and How to Shut It Down)
Shame is one of the most powerful and isolating emotions we experience. It thrives in secrecy, making us question our worth, our choices, and even our identity. While some forms of shaming are obvious—like outright insults or public humiliation—others are much sneakier. The subtle, insidious ways people shame us can be just as damaging (if […]
You’re Growing—They’re Not. Now What?
Growth doesn’t just change you—it changes the way you relate to the world around you. And one of the hardest parts of personal growth is realizing that not everyone will grow with you. This week on the podcast, we explored what happens when you start to notice the distance between you and people who were […]
Seeing Potential vs. Seeing Reality: Why We Ignore the Truth About People
Why Do We Cling to Someone’s Potential? Most of us have, at some point, held onto a version of someone that doesn’t really exist—not in the present, at least. We see their potential, what they could be, if only they would just try harder, make different choices, or commit to their own growth. We tell […]
The Cost of Keeping the Peace: Why We Excuse Unhealthy Behavior
We’ve all done it—let something slide, brushed off a comment that stung, or convinced ourselves that “it’s not a big deal.” Sometimes, we do it because we don’t want to deal with conflict. Other times, we tell ourselves we’re being “understanding” or “choosing our battles.” But when does keeping the peace become self-betrayal? And why […]
Why We Try to Manage Other People’s Feelings (And How to Stop)
Have you ever found yourself carefully choosing your words—not just to express yourself, but to make sure the other person doesn’t get upset? Maybe you soften your truth, sugarcoat your boundaries, or avoid a hard conversation altogether because you just can’t handle their reaction. This isn’t just people-pleasing. This is emotional management, and it’s exhausting. […]
Are Your Decisions Guided by Fear or True Alignment?
Have you ever paused to question why you make the decisions you do? Are they driven by what you truly want and need, or are they shaped by fear—fear of conflict, rejection, or even disappointing someone? Decisions are a fundamental part of life, yet many of us unknowingly make choices rooted in people-pleasing, avoiding risks, […]
Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why your inner critic is so loud? Why it feels natural to blame yourself, hold yourself to impossible standards, or replay your mistakes over and over? If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with being our harshest critic, and understanding where this comes from […]
