The Things We Don’t Say
Honest stories and reflections that uncover what’s happening beneath the surface of ordinary life—because sometimes the words come later.
The Things We Don’t Say
Latest Episodes
Available to Everyone, Present for No One: Digital Distractions and Choosing to Look Up
When was the last time you were in the room… and actually in it?Not half there. Not "mm-hmm" while you type. In it.I can be reached by anyone, anytime, anywhere. And the people sitting three feet away from me are the ones who keep...
BONUS: Dysfunction or Discomfort. The Boundaries Question with Special Guest Jen Stovall
Is it them… or is it you?You've replayed the conversation. You've wondered if you're overreacting. You've asked yourself whether it's time to walk away, or if you're just being too sensitive.Life Coach Jen Stovall has one q...
Forgive? Yes. Forget? We'll See. Boundaries in Family & Community
Boundaries aren't always walls. Most of the time, they're how you get to stay: in your family, your job, your church, the thing your kid loves. This week I'm talking about the boundaries that let you stay without losing yourself, why "forgive a...
Who Told Us This Was Normal: Culture, Belonging & Knowing When to Leave
Do you put mayonnaise on your hot dog? Apparently that's controversial. And it got me thinking about how the places we spend our time quietly shape what we call normal...yes, from a hot dog.This week we're talking about culture — at work...
The Shirts in My Dresser: The Identities We Wear
What happens when something I do becomes part of who I am—and then it changes?In this episode, I’m talking about the identities we pick up along the way: the roles we fill, the activities we love, the relationships that shape us, ...