Reader,

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There was a season in my life where I was in a really dark place.

The kind of dark where I couldn’t get out of bed.

Where I would lock my bedroom door, crying on the other side, while my kids knocked and called for me.

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But no one knew how bad it really was.

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I was okay showing that life was hard—but only in the way that made it palatable for other people. I laughed about it. I made jokes. I posted about the chaos of motherhood in a way that was relatable—but not real.

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Because if people actually knew how much I was struggling?
If they saw the moments where I physically couldn’t move from the weight of it all?
I was terrified they would think I was too much.

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That’s what stunt doubling looked like for me.

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I wasn’t faking my life—I was just editing it.
Showing just enough to feel honest, but never enough to feel exposed.

And now, years later, I’ve realized something else.

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I still stunt double, just in different ways.

👉 I struggle to show how good life actually is. There’s a part of me that feels guilty for being this happy. For no longer being the chaotic mom I used to be. For stepping into more ease.

👉 I shrink back in certain rooms. There are spaces where I feel intimidated, where shame creeps in, and suddenly, I find myself molding into who I think I should be instead of just being me.

And honestly? That feels like crap. I hate it.

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There are moments when stunt doubling makes sense—like when I’m in a work meeting, and it’s not the right time to process whatever personal emotions I’m carrying.

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But the problem is, too many of us live as our stunt double full-time.

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We don’t know how to just be.​
We perform instead of connect.
We mold instead of express.
We smile instead of acknowledge the pain underneath.

And it’s exhausting.

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That’s what we’re diving into on this week’s podcast with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis.

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🎭 How we get stuck playing roles instead of just showing up as ourselves.​
🎭 Why we feel guilty for being happy.​
🎭 How trying to fit the mold is making us feel more disconnected than ever.​
🎭 The tools to step out of the act and into real, life-giving connection.

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🎧 Click here to listen to this week’s episode on YouTube!​

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Or click on your favorite place to listen:

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💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

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Where in your life do you feel the most free?
Where do you find yourself shrinking back?
And what would it look like to just be yourself—fully, unapologetically?

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You weren’t made to be a stunt double.

Let’s step into something real.

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Thank you for being here. It is such an honor to be a part of your journey.

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Let's do this.

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Disclaimer: This podcast and newsletter are co-created with a marriage and family therapist, but we are not your therapist. The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. If you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or need personalized support, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor or a coach. Remember, your emotions matter, and asking for help is a superpower.

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