What do you do when everything looks fine on the outside, but inside you’re shrinking… second-guessing yourself… trying desperately to hold everything together?
In this vulnerable episode, I share the beginning of my personal story—how I slowly realized something in my marriage didn’t feel emotionally or psychologically healthy. I open up about the confusion, the anxiety, the self-doubt, and the moment I finally stopped explaining away what I was feeling.
I also share what helped me begin naming my reality, setting gentle internal boundaries, and taking those first small steps toward feeling like myself again.
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In This Episode
00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
01:01 Early Red Flags
03:23 Living in Constant Anxiety
04:57 The Weight of Never Feeling “Enough”
05:54 Reaching Out for Support
06:42 A Change of Scenery
07:59 Internal Conflict
12:15 Learning to Set Boundaries
14:36 Beginning to Move Forward
15:45 A Gentle Closing
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I’m not a licensed therapist, medical professional, or attorney. The stories, insights, and reflections I share through the Validated podcast, website, and downloadable resources are based on my personal experiences, perspectives, and opinions. Identifying details have been changed or omitted to protect privacy.
This content is offered for support and education, not accusation, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional care. No therapeutic relationship is implied or created by your use of this content.
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