What changes when we stop preparing our response and start truly listening? Eyes Not Our Own: Seeing Without Defending invites us to step outside our lived experience and look through someone else’s lens—without armor, without excuses, without ego. This conversation explores how defensiveness blocks understanding, how empathy opens doors, and how perspective can transform conflict into connection. Growth begins when we listen to understand rather than listening to win. Tonight’s episode is powered by our sponsor Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzer Beverages—crafted for clarity, calm, and presence. 🎧 Use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off and sip while you listen with intention.

Staying is familiar. Leaving is terrifying. Growth often lives in the space between the two. In this episode of The People’s Podcast, we explore the emotional crossroads where many people get stuck — relationships, environments, habits, and mindsets that no longer align with who we are becoming. We talk about the fear of walking away, the pressure to stay loyal to pain, and the quiet strength it takes to choose growth over comfort. This conversation is not about giving up. It is about listening to yourself, honoring your limits, and understanding that staying and leaving can both be acts of courage depending on the season of your life. Sponsored by Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzer Beverages — use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off and take a mindful moment while listening.

On The People’s Podcast, we break down the difference between shame and guilt, two emotions often treated as the same — even though they affect the body, the mind, and healing in very different ways. Guilt can guide us toward repair and growth. Shame operates as a trauma response, turning mistakes into identity wounds. When shame replaces accountability, people don’t heal — they hide, shut down, or punish themselves internally. This episode explores how shame develops, why it lives in the nervous system, and how separating guilt from shame creates space for real responsibility without self-destruction. Understanding this difference changes how we treat ourselves and how we treat each other.episode is sponsored by Shimmerwood CBD Infused Seltzers. If you’re looking for a way to unwind without the heaviness, Shimmerwood offers a clean, refreshing option designed to support balance and calm. Use promo code THEPEOPLE for 30% off your order.