This episode is one of the hardest—and most meaningful—I’ve ever recorded. In honor of my dad’s birthday month, I’m sharing a memory of him that has stayed with me through every season of my life. It’s a quiet moment, but one that deeply shaped the way I understand love—how it’s spoken, how it’s felt, and how it continues even when someone is no longer here. Recording this brought up emotions I didn’t try to hide. Grief, tenderness, and gratitude all sit side by side in this conversation. This episode is raw and personal, but it’s also about the love that lingers and the lessons our loved ones leave behind. As you listen, I invite you to reflect on the words, moments, and people that taught you what love sounds like—and how those echoes still live in you.

Listener Note:
This episode gently touches on themes of grief and loss and may feel tender at times. Please listen in the way that feels safest for you.

And to my dad—happy birthday. I still say I love you, and I can still hear you saying I love you more, my princess. I carry that with me, always.

I loved hard. I ignored the red flags. I stayed longer than I should have because I confused patience with loyalty.

In this episode, I open up about a relationship that slowly challenged my sense of security and self-worth. I talk about what it’s like being with someone whose boundaries with others were unclear, and how constantly questioning your place can quietly drain you. What started as me trying to be understanding turned into me minimizing my own discomfort.

Over time, I realized that feeling uneasy all the time isn’t normal—and it isn’t love. Letting go wasn’t about jealousy or control; it was about honoring my boundaries and trusting my instincts. And in the quiet moments, I felt God gently confirming what my heart already knew: it was time to release what no longer aligned with the peace I was meant to have.

This episode is for anyone who’s learning that choosing yourself can also be an act of faith—and that sometimes, letting go is exactly what leads you back to clarity, strength, and peace.

Healing isn’t pretty—but it’s worth it.
Worth the discomfort. Worth the unlearning. Worth the moments where everything feels messy, unfamiliar, and undone. Healing doesn’t arrive polished or linear—it shows up raw, honest, and transformative.

🎙️ Episode 1: Healing Isn’t Pretty, But It’s Worth It

This episode marks the beginning of choosing honesty over perfection. We talk about what it really looks like to heal in real time—the grief that comes with growth, the boundaries that feel uncomfortable to set, and the courage it takes to keep choosing yourself even when it’s hard.

This is for anyone navigating a season of becoming. For those learning to release survival patterns, people-pleasing, and versions of themselves that no longer fit. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about honoring yourself, even in the mess.

If you’re in a place where growth feels uncomfortable but necessary, this episode is a reminder: you’re not behind, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.

Press play.
Come as you are.
Healing isn’t pretty—but it’s worth it.

Before the full season begins, this pre-launch episode of Healing Out Loud: Boundaries & Becoming introduces the heart behind the podcast. We talk about why boundaries matter, how becoming isn’t always comfortable, and why healing doesn’t have to be silent. Consider this a soft landing—a space to breathe, reflect, and prepare for deeper conversations ahead.

As the journey begins, this episode invites you to heal out loud: to set boundaries without guilt, release old versions of yourself, and step boldly into who you are becoming. This is the start of choosing yourself with intention, courage, and compassion.