10. Too Different to Belong - Finding Connection When You Never Quite Fit In

from Too Much, Apparently · host Alice Tew and Carly Radford

Ever felt like you’re too different to belong? Yeah. Us too.In this episode of Too Much, Apparently, we (Carly and Alice — two therapists and recovering perfectionists with squishy brains) get real about the ache of feeling like you don’t quite fit — even in the places you should belong.We talk about how sensitive and neurodivergent people often feel “out of sync” in friendships, families, and workplaces — and why belonging can feel both deeply needed and deeply unsafe.We unpack childhood experiences, family patterns, and the ways we learn to perform for acceptance. Together, we explore how to build connection that doesn’t require self-abandonment.This time we talked about:🎙️ We’ve felt this thing too (and we still do): pretending to fit in, feeling like the odd one out, and masking for safety👀 What it looks like in real life: shallow friendships, family roles, and being the one who feels “too much” or “not enough”🧠 Why our brains do it: attachment patterns, rejection sensitivity, and the nervous system’s drive to belong🧍🏽‍♀️🧍🏻 The different ways it shows up: perfectionism, over-adaptation, withdrawal, and hiding our real selves🧰 Coping mechanisms: therapy, safe friendships, online spaces, and self-compassion🌱 How to make peace with it: belonging isn’t about fitting in — it’s about being fully seen and accepted Thanks for listening 💛💜🩷🩵🧡💬 New episodes every Monday.🎧 Follow now to join the conversation.🧡 CONNECT WITH US 🎙️ Podcast socials: → Instagram: @toomuchapparently → TikTok: @toomuchapparently → YouTube: Too Much, Apparently → Website: www.toomuchapparently.com👩‍💻 Carly Radford: → Website: www.carlyradford.com → Instagram: @the_sensitivity_therapist👩🏻‍💻 Alice Tew: → Website: www.alicetew.com → Instagram: @reparentingwithalice📩 Email us: [email protected] 🗓️ New episodes every MondayThis is a podcast that says: bring your too-muchness… we’re here for it.Disclaimer: Just a quick note to say this podcast isn’t therapy, and it’s not a substitute for professional support. We’re here to share ideas and experiences, but if you’re struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or a support service near you.—--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------sensitivity podcast, overthinking podcast, therapy podcast, belonging podcast, mental health podcast, deep chat podcast, neurodivergent podcast, autism podcast, adhd podcast, outsider syndrome, feeling different podcast, people pleasing podcast, authenticity podcast, friendship podcast

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