{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The IT Girl Life","title":"Episode 35: Miss Independent","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1731,"description":"Miss Independent | Episode 35What does it really mean to be “independent”? In this episode, Mishelle and Meredith get honest about the quiet weight of doing it all alone. From navigating grief to understanding our love languages, they peel back the layers of why asking for help can feel so hard — and why that needs to change.\nThey explore the cultural messaging that tells us strength means self-sufficiency, and share personal stories that challenge that narrative. You’ll hear about the emotional toll of over-accommodating, the beauty of being vulnerable, and how even children can teach us powerful lessons about support.\nIf you’ve ever struggled to say, “I need help”, this one’s for you.\nWhat you’ll take away:\n– Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness\n– How independence can lead to emotional disconnection\n– The role of grief and love languages in support\n– How to recognize and rewrite unhealthy patterns\n– The simple wisdom of kids when it comes to asking for what they need\nLet this episode be your permission slip to soften, to connect, and to let others in.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uMI_l_jn-vfi_PihLgSkbDU583e4dhS4Mb8GpjApwPk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5OTcxLzE3MDg1/MzMwMjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}