A polite “thank you” isn’t consent—but online, it’s often treated that way. This episode unpacks how social media blurs boundaries, why parasocial intimacy feels real, and when curiosity turns into entitlement. Laura shares what happened after going publicly single, including the moment a stranger crossed the line by contacting her hairdresser to ask for a date.

Claire adds perspective shaped by years of media exposure as a close friend of Natalie Holloway, exploring harassment, cyberbullying, and the cost of visibility. Together, we lay out clear rules for healthier online boundaries: silence is an answer, block without guilt, and remember—visibility doesn’t equal access.

Are the timelines you live by protecting you, or just keeping you stuck? This episode explores the hidden comfort of "arbitrary clocks"—like the 30-day no-contact rule—and how they often function as temporary pain relief rather than true healing.

What We Cover:

• The "Control vs. Surrender" Test: How to tell when a deadline is useful for work versus when it’s an attempt to control fate.
• Real-Life Stress Tests: From the anxiety of unread texts and home renovations to the emotional weight of divorce and "fast-forwarding" grief.
• Practical Tools: Fact-vs-story reframing to help your brain unhook from anxious planning.
• The Reality of Growth: Why progress is "uneven by design" and how to find freedom from the clock in your head.

Join Claire and Laura for an honest, funny, and practical look at releasing the "shoulds" and reclaiming your self-worth.

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From the absurd (snakes through sunroofs) to the profound (the fear of being unlovable), we’re diving into the vivid world of adult anxiety. This episode categorizes our fears into three distinct lanes: practical risks that need a plan, anxiety loops that need a nervous-system reset, and tender wounds that require compassion and community.

We explore why "white-knuckling" through phobias doesn't work and how tools like EMDR and exposure therapy can rewire your brain. Whether you need a checklist, a deep breath, or a witness to your story, this framework helps you balance grit with gentleness. Tune in to learn how to turn your "what-ifs" into actionable, brave steps.