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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

Episode 217 - You Don't Need to Hold Everything Together

from Lighter than You Started · host Keith Budden

A gentle Wednesday reflection on the invisible pressure of feeling responsible for keeping everything together. This episode explores the difference between caring deeply and carrying responsibilities that were never ours to hold.Key Themes Responsibility  Mental load  Boundaries  Self-compassion  Perspective Listener TakeawayYou can care about people and the things that matter without believing it's your job to hold everything together. Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is recognise what truly belongs to you, and what doesn't.Daily ThinkYou don't have to carry the whole orchestra. Your part is enough.

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