Lisa and Laurea talk about “counting the cost” when making difficult choices and considering what a decision may affect emotionally, mentally, spiritually, financially, and in relationships. Laurea also reflects on a recent period when she shared personal struggles publicly, including the fear, shame, self-doubt, and mixed reactions that came with being visible online.

They discuss the tension between openness and privacy, and how social media can make internal struggles feel more exposed. Also, they talk about truth-telling, authenticity, and old beliefs about worthiness and shame that can continue to shape how we see ourselves.

Laurea closes by sharing that she's doing better now and relying on support from therapy, friends, and other practitioners and broadens the idea of counting the cost to other major life decisions, including relationships and big moves, and notes that the hardest choice is not always the wrong one.

HIGHLIGHTS:

8:11 Truth Over Shame

15:48 Checking In

26:37 Brave Choices

32:53 Worth the Move

35:26 Values as Compass

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Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven

Music by Alana Jordan