🎙 Episode Summary: “Validation, Confidence & the Messy Middle”

On this heartfelt episode of The Adaptable Octopus, host Blair Riggs welcomes her lifelong best friend, Ryan Caldwell, for a candid conversation about the messy, beautiful process of personal growth. Together, they explore the need for validation, the fear behind big decisions, and the weight of unresolved trauma. Through stories, laughter, and raw vulnerability, Blair and Ryan unpack what it means to rebuild confidence, lean on others without draining them, and ultimately adapt—one honest moment at a time. Whether you're in transition or just trying to stand tall inside, this episode reminds you: healing is messy, but you're not alone.