In this inaugural episode, we dive into what I call The Audacity Epidemic - the breathtaking nerve of emotionally immature people who expect endless accommodation while offering none in return.

Why do some conversations leave you energized while others leave you physically hurting, mentally exhausted, and replaying every word in your head? Why are emotionally mature people always expected to do all the relationship work? And why does expressing frustration with poor treatment somehow make you the villain?

This episode explores the invisible emotional labor tax we pay just to survive interactions with people who refuse to do their own emotional work. From the physical toll of walking on eggshells to the mental gymnastics of constant self-blame, we're examining why being considerate shouldn't mean enabling dysfunction.

If you're exhausted from managing other people's emotions while yours get dismissed, if you're tired of adult-sized toddler tantrums, and if you've ever felt relief when you didn't have to accommodate someone else's chaos - welcome. You're home.

Content Note: Contains profanity and discusses toxic relationship dynamics.

Got your own audacity survival story?

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Music Credit: ES_Heilagleiki - Valante