We're unpacking what guilt actually is, why so many of us carry it, and how it often gets tangled up with responsibility, people-pleasing, and unspoken expectations. From inherited family dynamics to emotional labor we never agreed to take on, this conversation is about learning how to put down what was never yours to carry in the first place. Learn more about and connect with our guest Pearl Velasquez here.

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