Episode 10: "It's Not That Deep… Except When It Is"

We're talking about emotional minimizing — why we downplay our feelings, how it shows up in everyday life, and what it costs us in the long run.

Cassandra shares her own pattern of staying calm in crisis but spinning out over small things, how her friend group ("the board") helps her process, and why validation isn't a luxury — it's a necessity.

In this episode:

• The hidden roots of emotional avoidance

• How minimizing protects you — and when it backfires

• Signs something is actually that deep

• What it means to self-validate (even when no one else gets it)

If you've ever said "I'm fine" while falling apart quietly — this one's for you.