There’s a particular ache that arises in motherhood—the kind that doesn’t always have words. It shows up on quiet forest walks with a baby in the sling. In the pause after someone hugs their best friend and you feel a pang of “why not me?” It’s the quiet loneliness of walking your own path.In this episode, I reflect on the complexity of female friendships, the deep sense of being “too much” or “not enough,” and what it really means to belong. With inspiration from Brené Brown and Mel Robbins, we explore what it means to walk alone—not as a rejection, but as an act of strength and self-loyalty.We talk about:

• Why being “too deep” or “too sensitive” might be your greatest strength

• The myth that “everyone already has their circle”

• How motherhood can deepen and complicate friendship

• The power of rooting into yourself while staying open to soul-aligned connection

• A gentle reminder: you are not an outsider. You are wildly rooted.This one is tender. And real. And if you’ve ever felt like you didn’t belong, may this episode remind you that you already do.With love always,Cathleen 💛