Episode 09 · 00:23:26 · 2026-03-24

You Are Not Imagining This

When you have been managing too much for too long, it can be hard to trust your own sense that something is heavy. You do not have to turn that feeling into a perfect explanation before it counts.

About this conversation

This is a place to begin noticing ongoing demands without arguing yourself out of what you feel. The publisher also offers a reflection workbook alongside the episode for listeners who want a way to write things down.

The publisher's description

The publisher description accompanying this episode links to a reflection workbook about recognizing ongoing, often unsupported demands and making space to name them without self-blame.

A question to keep

There is no right answer to find here. Just notice what the conversation brings up for you.

What have you been talking yourself out of naming?

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