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It's Therapy Thursday!!

What if balance isn’t a perfect calendar but a kinder relationship with time? We open up about the tug-of-war between packed days and the deep need to slow down, trading guilt for acceptance and urgency for presence. From missed movie showtimes and overflowing to-do lists to the tender relief of an unhurried conversation, we map the messy terrain where real life happens.

Janet shares how aging has become an invitation to soften: wanting less, enjoying what lasts, and noticing the goodness in what’s already working. We talk about the house that holds decades of stories, the neighbor who quietly watches out for safety, and the surprising ways grief keeps teaching us after the loss of loved ones. Those memories don’t fade; they change form, sometimes even showing up in the calm of a pet or the habit of an open curtain that lets the day feel alive.

Candace names the emotional spikes that come with moving fast and wanting structure, and we get honest about the kind of support big thoughts require. Not every friend can hold the heaviest ideas, and that’s okay. We outline what a practical safety plan can look like, why 988 remains a vital resource, and how to find a therapist whose mind is open enough to meet complexity with care. Along the way, we reframe rest as a daily practice—short pauses, seasonal breaks, and small choices that keep the plates from tipping.

If you’ve ever felt behind on your own life, this conversation offers a gentler script. Come for the real talk about time, stay for the quiet tools: noticing what matters, asking for help, and letting yourself move at a human pace. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a breath, and leave a review to help others find our community.

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