Bonus Clip | Alone but Together: Celebrating the Power of Supportive Friends

“Sometimes just showing up in your paint-stained apron is the win.”In this funny and heartfelt bonus clip, Carmen reflects on the ease of showing up for others—and how she's learning to show up for herself, too. From therapy tips to fried rice and Drag Race, she shares how friends who say “I’m proud of you” for the little things can change everything. It’s a love letter to alone-but-together moments, emotional buffer days, and the people who make it safe to say no—and to say yes.Keywordsboundaries, rest, friendship, emotional support, saying no, self-care, therapy, showing up, introvert recovery, alone but together, mental health, Drag Race, gentle encouragement💬 Quotes to hold on to:"It’s okay to sleep on Sunday. It’s okay to take a nap. Your body is gonna need that.""Most people would be like, ‘Why are you proud of that?’ But it’s like—yeah, I came. I showed up. And that’s enough."Let’s Stay Connected🎧 Follow the show on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app📬 Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife