Episode #46 Is This Really Who You Are—Or Who You Thought You Had to Be

🔥 Why This Episode Matters: You’ve checked all the boxes. Done everything right.But deep down… something feels off. This episode is for the woman who’s silently wondering:“Is this it?”Who’s waking up to the fact that she’s been living a version of life shaped by expectations, not desire. And she’s done pretending it fits. Landy is joined by therapist Will Ritter for a powerful, no-nonsense conversation about identity, mental health, and what it really takes to stop performing and start being who you actually are. 💡 What We Get Into: Why your life looks fine but doesn’t feel like yours The quiet cost of building your identity around other people’s approval How therapy can help you stop outsourcing your power The problem with “just meditate” when your body doesn’t feel safe What to do when your authentic self threatens your relationships Why boundaries are a form of love—not punishment 📌 Connect with Will Ritter: Ellie Mental Health (Greeley, CO): elliementalhealth.com Psychology Today: Search “Will Ritter, LPCC” in Greeley Facebook: Will Ritter Will Ritter, LPCC, ADDC, is a mental health therapist with Ellie Mental Health in Greeley, Colorado. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Excelsior University (Cum Laude) and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, where he was honored at the academic excellence convocation. Will is a certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional and an Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC), specializing in helping individuals navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, and substance use. Grounded in the belief that healing begins with understanding your unique story, Will integrates Adlerian (Individual Psychology) principles with mindfulness, CBT, and DBT to support meaningful change. He emphasizes client autonomy, unconditional positive regard, and the discovery of one’s authentic self as core elements of the therapeutic journey