What happens when the way you’ve always seen the world stops making sense?

In this first episode of Between Us, we begin with Elena’s story.

From growing up in deeply politicized spaces on the South Side of Chicago to questioning everything she once believed, Elena shares what it looked like to confront her own contradictions, step away from groupthink, and choose a different way of being.

This is a conversation about ideology, belonging, and what it takes to truly see people beyond labels. It’s also about the courage to look in the mirror and not fully recognize who you see. If you’ve ever felt caught between worlds, or like you don’t fit neatly into any one belief system, this space is for you.

We’re not here to change your mind.

We’re here to understand the stories that shaped us.