Growing Pains and Honest Gains

In this episode, I sit down with my brother Elliott for another honest conversation — this time, we’re digging into our weaknesses (yay?), the struggle of people-pleasing, and why honest communication is so hard but so necessary.

Elliott opens up about his tendency to avoid conflict (aka, “I’m fine” in human form), while I share what it’s looked like to stop fawning and start being real — with myself and the people around me. We talk about how hard it is to address your flaws without falling into shame, and why the goal isn’t perfection, but progress.

This is one of those vulnerable, “me too” episodes that reminds you you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go. Whether you’re working on your boundaries, learning to speak up, or trying not to melt in the face of confrontation, this one’s for you.

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