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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 20 MIN

Unraveling: Honesty, Capacity, and the Slow Work of Rebuilding

from Can I Have a Word? | Culture, Identity & the Power of Language

There’s a difference between a bad day… and a period where things aren’t just difficult—they’re unraveling.In this episode, we explore how to recognize when you’re not just having a hard day—but moving through something deeper. What it means to stop minimizing what you feel, and instead be honest about where you are. And how to navigate that space without trying to quickly fix it—by focusing on what’s within your control, honoring your capacity, and taking it one day at a time.There’s no quick way out of unraveling. Only the quiet work of meeting yourself where you are—and starting there.Content note: This episode includes a brief reference to suicidal thoughts as part of a broader conversation about emotional overwhelm. If you or someone you know needs support, you can call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) in the U.S.Production TeamHost/Creator - Carl JamesLead Engineer - Josh WilcoxEditor - Walter NordquistLogo Design - Stephanie CardenasMusic - Yennaedo Balloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a difference between a bad day… and a period where things aren’t just difficult—they’re unraveling.In this episode, we explore how to recognize when you’re not just having a hard day—but moving through something deeper. What it means to stop minimizing what you feel, and instead be honest about where you are. And how to navigate that space without trying to quickly fix it—by focusing on what’s within your control, honoring your capacity, and taking it one day at a time.There’s no quick way out of unraveling. Only the quiet work of meeting yourself where you are—and starting there.Content note: This episode includes a brief reference to suicidal thoughts as part of a broader conversation about emotional overwhelm. If you or someone you know needs support, you can call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) in the U.S.Production TeamHost/Creator - Carl JamesLead Engineer - Josh WilcoxEditor - Walter NordquistLogo Design - Stephanie CardenasMusic - Yennaedo Balloo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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