Alice learned early that she would rather protect others than see them get hurt. Whether it was putting herself between her abusive father and sister, or shielding friends from toxic people, she let herself be the bad guy, absorbing pain so others wouldn't have to.

In this episode, she shares how a childhood pattern of self-sacrifice shaped her friendships, her parenting, and her sense of self, and what she's learned about letting go, setting boundaries, and trusting others to find their own way.

This episode is for anyone who is exhausted from wearing masks and the trap of not knowing your authentic self because you're too busy pleasing others. Alice and David discuss the difference between self-abandonment and being thoughtful with someone you love.

David shares what it's like to grow up feeling like he had to play a part to be loved. Alice talks about the freedom of saying "what you see is what you get."

This is a conversation about masks, exhaustion, and the relief of finally being yourself.

This episode is about how season of life transitions are invitations to stop looking back and start running toward the joy that's been waiting for you. Alice shares the real talk she gave her 18-year-old son about drinking soju responsibly in Korea, how a pickleball group is shifting with the ebb and flow of life, and what happens when you reclaim the joy your body never forgot.*