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Just Between Us...

Just Between Us...

Written by: João Lima
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Just Between Us… is a story-first, slow-living podcast by João, a Portuguese PhD student, musician, and regular gay guy trying to balance research, love, creativity, and whatever else life decides to throw in the mix.

Each episode begins with a personal story, something small, honest, human, and gently unfolds into reflections about life, love, friendship, therapy, change, and growth. This isn’t just another self-help show. It’s a soft corner of the internet where you can breathe, feel, think, and maybe carry a little less weight.
No rush. No pressure. Just two people talking, reconecting with life.


For anyone seeking comfort, clarity, or simply the feeling of being understood… welcome.

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Episodes
  • Smilling throught it all.. and why is it important to stop?

    Smilling throught it all.. and why is it important to stop?
    Jan 13 2026

    In the very first episode of Just Between Us…, João (me, hi) opens up about a moment in therapy that changed everything: realizing he uses a smile or a joke to soften the truth, even when the truth actually hurts. This episode is a slow escape from time — an intimate, story-first reflection on emotional honesty, the pressure to stay positive, and the quiet bravery of saying what’s really there without performing lightness. João shares personal stories, gentle insights, and three small practices to help you hold your own feelings with more softness this week.

    If you’ve ever laughed through pain, stayed “strong” when you were tired, or avoided silence because it felt too honest… this one’s for you.
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    17 mins
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