In this episode of One Percent Better, Jay, Alex, and Janae unpack one of the hardest truths about growth — sometimes what we call “peace” is really just avoidance dressed up as healing.

The conversation dives deep into control, ego, and emotional maturity — exploring how we protect ourselves so much that we end up disconnected. They discuss how “boundaries” can easily turn into “barriers,” why silence isn’t always peace, and how the desire to manage everything can actually block love, joy, and real connection.

They remind us that peace isn’t about avoiding conflict — it’s about facing the truth without losing yourself.

We talk:

• The illusion of control and why it costs more than it gives
• Boundaries vs. barriers — knowing the difference
• When emotional distance becomes emotional denial
• How accountability and honesty can create real peace
• Why healing without humility doesn’t work

This episode challenges everything you think you know about peace, healing, and control — and invites you to sit with the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, growth looks like chaos first.

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