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255. why it’s so hard to ask for help (and how to start!)

April 17, 2026 · 24 min

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if your mental health is getting worse, but asking for help feels like too much, this episode is for YOU. 

in this solo episode, i explain why so many of us can be reluctant to open up about our mental health before breaking down the techniques you can try to be more vulnerable. 

by the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to lower your anxiety around asking for help– because vulnerability is the key to recovery! 

i talk about:

• why i didn’t ask for help when my mental health started struggling

• how our environment + upbringing shape our mental health 

• the impact of depression on our self worth + anxiety

• using exposure therapy to try actually being vulnerable 

• a communication technique that helped me open up to my parents

• easier ways you can practice being vulnerable on a regular basis

• choosing the right people to share with + setting clear expectations

mentioned:

• ep.254 (why they’re not getting help)


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