This episode is about what happens when success becomes something you perform instead of something you actually live.

I talk about the pressure many Black men, queer folks, and people of color grow up carrying the unspoken need to always be “on” to be seen as worthy or safe and how that pressure shows up in careers, dating, and mental health.

From tone-policing at work to being “too much” or “not enough” in relationships, this episode explores the quiet exhaustion of constantly proving your value and the moment you realize surviving isn’t the same as living.

If you’ve ever done everything right and still felt tired, this conversation is for you.

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