Grappling In Thought

Why You Hide Parts of Yourself

You didn’t just wake up one day and start hiding parts of yourself… you learned to. In this episode, we break down why we wear masks and put up armor—and what’s actually underneath it. Most of the time, we’re not hiding nothing… we’re hiding vulnerability. The parts of us we’re unsure about, not confident in, or afraid others will judge. But here’s the shift: when you stop trying to hide those parts… and start accepting them… everything changes. You don’t magically become perfect— you just stop pretending. And that’s where real confidence starts. This episode is for you if you’ve ever: * struggled to speak up * said yes when you wanted to say no * felt like you were pretending around people

The Mask You Don't Realize You're Wearing

What if the reason things feel off in your life… isn’t because something’s wrong—but because you’re not actually being you? In this episode, we start breaking down one of the biggest questions you’ll ever ask: Who am I? A lot of us don’t realize it, but we slowly learn to wear masks—trying to fit in, make people happy, and avoid rejection. Over time, we lose track of what’s actually us… and what’s just armor. If you’ve ever felt like: * “I just want to be myself” * “Something feels off but I don’t know why” * “I say yes when I want to say no” …this episode is for you. We’re diving into how to start uncovering the real you underneath all of that—and why that uncomfortable feeling you’ve been having might actually be a sign you’re waking up.

The ways you're trying to earn love, without even realizing it

For a long time, I thought I had to be a certain way to be loved—people-pleasing, over-explaining, trying to make everyone happy. In this episode, I talk about where that belief comes from, how it shows up, and how to start letting go of it. You don’t have to earn love. You’re already worthy of it...just as you are.

How To Actually Be Your Own Best Friend Every Day

How do you actually become your own best friend… every single day? Not just when things are going well — but when you’re triggered, frustrated, or struggling. In this third part of the Becoming Your Own Best Friend series, we go deeper into: • What you actually have control over (and what you don’t) • Why understanding yourself changes everything • How becoming your own friend makes relationships easier • The golden rule — applied to yourself • How to practice being kind, honest, and supportive daily • Building trust with yourself through small promises • How to catch yourself in the moment and shift The relationship you have with yourself shapes everything else in your life. This episode is about learning how to work with yourself — not against yourself. Part 2 - How To Be Better Friends With Yourself [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/ahenke2/episodes/How-To-Be-Better-Friends---With-Yourself-e3gsrkm]

How To Be Better Friends...With Yourself

How do you talk to yourself? If you treated a friend the way you treat yourself… would they still be your friend? In Part 2 of the Becoming Your Own Best Friend series, we go deeper into: • What being your own friend actually looks like • Why we’re so hard on ourselves • How to be honest without being mean • How to reframe negative self-talk • The power of curiosity instead of criticism • Simple ways to start building a better relationship with yourself We spend every second of our lives with ourselves… but most of us never actually get to know who we are. This episode is about changing that.