EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 12 MIN

89. Let's not pretend "it's fine"

from This Is For Us · host Noël Roberts Coley

Hey y'all, welcome back to This Is For Us! This episode is late—and I'm just being honest about it. For the first time in a year and a half, I missed a Monday, and instead of sugarcoating it, I'm sharing exactly where I'm at (hint: it's my driveway, in the rain, wearing yesterday's clothes and drinking a beer). This isn't a pep talk. This is a friendship talk. The kind where you get real about what failure feels like and show up anyway. No makeup, no filter, just me being human. 🎧 In this episode, we'll talk about: ✔️ Missing the first podcast deadline in a year and a half ✔️ What it feels like to let yourself down ✔️ Why sometimes showing up is the win ✔️ The difference between a pep talk and a real moment ✔️ Creating space for grace—even when it's messy   Whether you're in your winning season or crying in the car, I want you to know—you're not alone. This is still for us. Resources & Links Connect With Me: Instagram: @NoëlRobertsColey Facebook Group: This Is For Us Community Podcast Website: This Is For Us Additional Resources: Inspo Pinterest Board: Noël's Pinterest for Inspiration Inventory List: Take Inventory of Your Life My LTK: Shop Noël's LTK ✨ Loved this episode? Take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag me—I'd love to hear your thoughts! Reminder: You don't have to be perfect to show up. Sometimes sitting in the car in your 48-hour-old clothes is where the magic starts. You're not a failure—you're a fighter. You're still here. And that matters. Until next time, go be brave. 💗 xoxo, Noël