Ever try to open up to someone and they immediately jump into fix-it mode? Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can offer our loved ones isn’t advice or a solution, it’s presence. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to hold space for someone, to be a soft place for them to land when the world feels too heavy. I share personal insights and real-life moments that show the difference between being handled and being held. This one’s for the folks who crave emotional safety… and for the ones who want to learn how to offer it better. Let’s normalize care that feels like connection, not control.

Welcome to Out Loud & In Progress with L. Sunshine. A space where truth meets tenderness, and healing isn’t hidden behind a filter. In this first episode, L. Sunshine opens the mic and her heart to share the journey that brought her here, the moment that sparked this podcast, and the deep need for a space like this. This isn’t a show about perfection—it’s about real life, real love, real loss, and all the layered moments in between. Whether you’re navigating grief, growing through heartbreak, or just trying to find your footing in a world that won’t slow down, this space is for you. No pretending. No polish. Just honesty, softness, and bold beginnings. So pull up a seat, bring your whole self, and take a breath. This is where we begin.

Get to know your host L. Sunshine as we kick off Out Loud & In Progress. Here’s what the podcast is all about, what inspired it, and why we’re doing the work—out loud.