Some days feel heavier than others. Whether it’s a personal heartbreak or a tragedy in the news, the weight of the world can be a lot to carry. And if you’re someone who feels deeply, it’s not always clear how to keep moving forward.
In this episode, Leslie Randolph offers a thoughtful perspective on what it means to live with sadness, anger, and grief without letting them take over. She shares how self-confidence plays a role even in the hardest moments, not as a way to power through or shut emotions down, but as the quiet willingness to feel it all. What if confidence isn’t about being fearless or upbeat, but about staying present when things are messy? What happens when we let go of the idea that we’re supposed to be happy all the time?
Leslie invites us to stop “shoulding” ourselves into silence or shame. There’s no timeline for healing and no perfect way to process pain. Whether you’re a teenager building confidence for the first time or a grown woman learning how to trust yourself again, this episode will meet you where you are with compassion, clarity, and a few tools to help you keep going.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Why We Need Tools for the Hard Days 01:17 Accepting That Sadness Is Part of Life 03:03 Why Asking “Why” Doesn’t Always Help 05:12 You Have to Feel It to Heal It 06:48 The Pressure to Be Happy All the Time 08:12 Confidence Means Feeling the Hard Stuff Too 10:04 Avoiding Discomfort Isn’t the Same as Staying Safe 11:28 Compassion Over Comparison During Grief 13:18 How to Stay Connected When Everything Feels Heavy 14:56 Big Feelings Don’t Last Forever Even When It Feels Like They Might
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