elephants in the room
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- Sep 10, 2026
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Vulnerability creates freedom - Addressing the elephants in the room
Episodes 103
Say the thing...sharing how you really feel even when it's scary
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually say the thing, even when it feels scary. After listening to Carty & Raka’s story from @Hinge’s No Ordinary Love audiobook, I found myself reflecting on …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually say the thing, even when it feels scary.
After listening to Carty & Raka’s story from @Hinge’s No Ordinary Love audiobook, I found myself reflecting on all the times I’ve struggled to say how I really feel in relationships - and what I’m learning about trusting my own voice.
Their story was a reminder that sometimes, being honest and saying the thing you’re afraid to say can be what opens the door to a deeper connection with the right person.
Carty & Raka’s full story, along with the other real couples featured in No Ordinary Love, is available to listen to for free on Spotify.
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Listening to my intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs I had to unlearn
Listening to her intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs she had to unlearn This week, my sister Vayla is on the podcast! We talk about how …
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Listening to her intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs she had to unlearn This week, my sister Vayla is on the podcast! We talk about how becoming a mom really pushed her to start listening to herself and questioning so many of the things she had always been told were “normal.” We get into her home birth, motherhood, holistic living, the beliefs she’s had to unlearn, and what it’s looked like to stop following everyone else’s rules and trust what actually feels right to her. We also talk about how that journey led her to start Belle Balm, her own handcrafted skincare company. I’m so excited for you guys to get to know my sister and hear more of her story. I hope this episode encourages you to listen to your own voice, even when it leads you somewhere different than you expected. Belle Balm Website: https://bellebalmco.com/ Belle Balm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellebalmco Belle Balm TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellebalmcoVayla’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@vaylas_
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The grief that comes with being an adult, making peace with the decisions you regret & accepting that the people you thought would be in your life forever aren't.
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Learning to take care of myself & not be so consumed by others or things that are out of my control
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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How learning to love myself after healing from trauma led me living a more holistic lifestyle
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Brutally honest things I would tell my younger self if I wasn't afraid to hurt her feelings...
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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The cost of being understood, stop explaining yourself & learn to live with the discomfort of being misunderstood
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Learning how to disconnect and detach as someone who just cares too much...
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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You think more will fix it. It won’t. Your nervous system doesn’t need more — it needs less.
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Dealing with failure, redirection, and the pressure to "know better by now" as you get older
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Ways life has been humbling me and the lessons I'm learning as a 27 year old
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Why you have to get comfortable making people uncomfortable
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Doing everything right and still not healing like I thought I would.. Stress, trauma, and wellness fatigue
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Sitting down with my mom after 40+ years of addiction: sobriety, generational trauma, abusive relationships, and loss
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free. For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Understanding your menstrual cycle, adopting cycle syncing, and learning how to work with your body—not against it
Today we’re joined by Madi Noelle, a health and wellness influencer certified in women’s hormone health. Not only is Madi a dear friend of mine, but she’s also experienced her own struggles with hormone …
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Today we’re joined by Madi Noelle, a health and wellness influencer certified in women’s hormone health. Not only is Madi a dear friend of mine, but she’s also experienced her own struggles with hormone imbalance and found true healing through a holistic approach. By learning how her hormones work and embracing cycle syncing, she was able to reclaim her health and her life.
Today, we’re diving into the elephant in the room: periods—what we were never taught, what’s actually normal, and how understanding your cycle can change everything.
To find Madi on her socials & shop her skincare brand (Synced Skin) click here!
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
To find Madi on her socials & shop her skincare brand (Synced Skin) click here!
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The hard lessons I learned this year & what I’m carrying into the new year
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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I thought I was just angry... how understanding what was underneath helped me feel like myself again
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Liking yourself matters more than being liked by others
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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When family doesn't feel like home anymore...navigating the holidays as a new version of yourself
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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To be honest I’m scared of getting older…but i’m learning to make peace with time
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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I’m in a rut again… how I realistically ‘get out’ and what I’ve learned about ruts
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Stop preparing for the worst — live in the present and believe good things can still happen to you
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Being happy for others when you’re hurting, and letting yourself be happy when they're hurting
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Looking for the right things in the wrong places, reseting from the constant cycle of burnout from dealing with the pain of life
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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When the unthinkable happens, dealing with betrayal, broken relationships, deception & destruction
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Every choice stems from either love or fear. Learning to choose love—in how I live and how I love
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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You're not a problem to fix, you're a person with problems... when we become too obsessed with healing, fixing, solving & being the "best versions of ourselves"
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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The most important things I’ve learned about taking care of myself
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Learning to give yourself the same empathy you give to others
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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Learning I have to to get down to the root to experience true healing
You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and …
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You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is what sets us free.
For ad inquiries please email: [email protected]
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode
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