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Growing Pains and Honest Gains

Episode 11 of the The Unavoidable Podcast podcast, hosted by Caitlin Childs, titled "Growing Pains and Honest Gains" was published on May 27, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.

May 27, 2025 ·18m · The Unavoidable Podcast

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Summary

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 ...

Episode Description

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.

Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode! Stay connected and never miss an update—follow me on TikTok (tiktok.com/@childsatheart), Instagram (instagram.com/childs.at.heart), or YouTube (youtube.com/@childsatheart). Love the show? Share it with your friends and leave a review to let us know what you think!

Want to dive deeper into the topics we discuss? Check out my books, available now at Amazon.com: Caitlin Childs: books. They're filled with actionable insights and stories that resonate.

Let’s keep the conversation going! Head over to yourfriendcaitlin.com for more content, resources, and exclusive updates. Until next time, stay inspired and keep striving for balance in all that you do.

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