EPISODE 9: DILEMMA (am I average?)

EPISODE 9: DILEMMA (am I average?)

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a dilemma that hits a little too close to home: “Is it just me… or am I just average?” Not failing, not thriving… just floating. If you’ve ever looked around and felt like everyone else is standing out while you’re stuck in the background, this one’s for you. We’re talking comparison, quiet seasons, and the lie that you have to be exceptional to be valuable. Spoiler: You don’t. You’re enough — even in the middle. 💌 Send in your dilemmas or thoughts: 📩 Email: isitjustmepod@gmail.com 📲 DM me on Instagram: @shumimakuto

EPISODE 8: Soft Life? I’ll Take It from Here

We’ve all seen the TikToks about the “soft life” — the slow mornings, the effortless luxury, the permanent peace. But what does a real soft life actually look like? In this episode of Is It Just Me?, I’m unpacking how softness doesn’t always mean ease or laziness. Sometimes, it’s choosing rest and responsibility at the same time. I reflect on my own journey with this — including glamping at Glastonbury for the first time (yes, soft life but with limits 😂) — and why choosing comfort sometimes takes courage too. Verse of the Week: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28-30 New episodes weekly. Let’s unpack it together. Share your dilemmas or thoughts: Email 👉 isitjustmeshumi@outlook.com Instagram 👉 @shumixx TikTok 👉 @shumimakuto

EPISODE 7: Am I Actually Over It… or Just Avoiding It?

In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re unpacking a listener dilemma that hits way too close to home: “Am I actually over it, or am I just avoiding it?” You know the drill — we say we’ve moved on, healed, let go… but have we really? Or are we just really good at burying things until they bubble back up? I talk about emotional avoidance, delayed grief, and how healing isn’t always linear (or loud). This one’s for anyone who’s ever brushed something off and called it peace — when it might’ve actually been fear. Verse of the Week: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 New episodes weekly. Let’s unpack it together. Follow me: Instagram: @shumixx TikTok: @shumimakuto

EPISODE 6: Missing You & Thankful Too

Ever felt like your heart is holding both sorrow and joy at the same time? In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re talking about grief — and how it doesn’t cancel out gratitude. I reflect on losing my dad to cancer when I was 10, how Father’s Day still brings up all the emotions, and why it’s okay for healing to feel messy. We dive into how grief isn’t something to “get over,” but something we learn to live with — and how you can still live a beautiful, joyful life while carrying it. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is feel both the ache and the awe. Verse of the Week: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 New episodes weekly. Let’s unpack it together. Follow me: Instagram: @shumixx TikTok: @shumimakuto

EPISODE 5: Letting Go of Control (Even When It’s Scary)

Ever felt stuck waiting for the perfect plan before you make a move? In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re unpacking the grip of control and how clinging too tightly to the plan you once had might be the very thing holding you back. I talk about underestimating your own gifts, over-familiarity with your faults, and the trap of believing “anyone could do this” — when in reality, not everyone can. We also dive into how trusting God means making room for blessings you didn’t see coming, even if it means letting go of the life you thought you wanted. Let this episode remind you: you don’t need the full picture to take the next step — just faith, courage, and a little less control. Verse of the Week: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” — Proverbs 19:21 New episodes weekly. Let’s unpack it together. Follow me: Instagram: @shumixx TikTok: @shumimakuto