Episode 15

Don't Want to Be the Strong One Today? It's Okay If You Let Go

Published on: 13th August, 2025

Being the strong one can become a role you never asked for – the dependable one, the steady one, the one who keeps it together no matter what.

But what happens when you're exhausted from carrying that weight?

This short reflection is a gentle reminder that strength doesn’t always look like holding it all. Sometimes, it looks like stepping back, being honest about your limits, and letting yourself be soft.

You don’t have to prove anything today.

You’re allowed to rest.

You’re allowed to be held.

You’re allowed to not be the strong one – even just for now.

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It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth
Bite-Sized Permission Slips for Real Life
What if you didn’t need to have it all figured out?

It’s Okay If… is your weekly permission slip to be human.

I created this short-form podcast as part of my own healing process — a way to slow down, process grief, and reconnect with what I was feeling.

Each bite-sized episode (just 3 minutes or less) offers a short, honest reflection to challenge perfectionism, embrace your real self, and remind you that you're not alone.

Hosted by Matt Gilhooly, creator of The Life Shift Podcast, this show delivers midday nudges of self-acceptance, insight, and calm – whether you're walking the dog, stuck in traffic, or just need a breath.

No fluff. No fixing. Just a moment of truth.

New episodes every Wednesday at noon. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.

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