Ep. 16: It’s Not About You…(Until It Is) Spotting & Stopping Projections

Sometimes it’s not about you.And sometimes… it is.In this episode of The Low & Slow Podcast, Crystal & Laken unpack the nuanced, often uncomfortable topic of projections — what they are, how to recognize them, and how to respond without getting recruited into someone else’s inner chaos.Because projections are sneaky. They can sound like feedback. They can feel personal. They can trigger old wounds.But not every emotionally charged comment is yours to carry.This conversation explores how insecurity, discomfort, and unresolved emotion often get redirected outward — and how to stay grounded when that happens. You’ll learn how to distinguish between true feedback and loaded projection, how to notice your body cues when you’re being activated, and how to interrupt the pattern before you spiral.The goal isn’t to become detached or defensive. It’s to stay sovereign.Crystal & Laken offer tools rooted in emotional intelligence, curiosity, and boundaries — so you can respond like a grounded grown woman instead of absorbing or escalating what was never yours to begin with.✨ Because maturity isn’t about shutting down. It’s about staying present without over-personalizing.In this episode, you’ll explore:What a projection actually is (and what it’s not)How to tell the difference between feedback and projectionWhy projections often stem from insecurity or discomfortThe body cues that signal you’re being triggeredHow to interrupt the projection cycleUsing curiosity instead of defensivenessStaying grounded without absorbing someone else’s chaosYou don’t have to carry what isn’t yours. And when it is yours — you can meet it with clarity instead of collapse.Breathe low. Stay steady. Respond with self-trust. 🤍Follow along, tune in, and let’s get into your next mindset shift!It means the world to us if you would rate, like, save, share, and most importantly hit that subscribe button! And if something you heard today hit home for you, share it with your world. There is plenty of room at our table.She looks like she has it together.But inside, she’s tired of being the strong one.Peace. Play. Love. is for her.A retreat where the armor comes off,the nervous system softens,and self-trust becomes the loudest voice in the room.June 2026.This is your pause and your pivot.Check out our Women’s Retreat we are hosting —The Peace.Play.Love Retreat Deets: https://offers.thatgirlmagic.co/ppl-retreatRequest A Remix! If you’re stuck or in a situation you want a new lens on, submit your dilemma anonymously below for a mindset remix from us on a future podcast episode!https://links.ivorey.io/widget/form/Wv3Q0a53AuzjoNDgLvxVFollow us on IG: @[email protected]@coachlakenWebsite: www.thatgirlmagic.co Ways to work with us: Book a Connection CallConnection Call - Crystalhttps://links.ivorey.io/widget/bookings/crystal-connectioncallConnection Call - Lakenhttps://links.ivorey.io/widget/bookings/laken-connectioncallFollow along, tune in, and let’s get into your next mindset shift!It means the world to us if you would rate, like, save, share, and most importantly hit that subscribe button! And if something you heard today hit home for you, share it with your world. There is plenty of room at our table.She looks like she has it together.But inside, she’s tired of being the strong one.Request A Remix! If you’re stuck or in a situation you want a new lens on, submit your dilemma anonymously below for a mindset remix from us on a future podcast episode!Follow us on IG: @thatgirlmagic.co - @i.am.crystal.clear - @coachlakenwww.thatgirlmagic.co Ways to work with us: Book With Crystal - Book With Laken