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Let's Be Real

Courtnei McCarthy

We’re all figuring life out. I just like talking about it out loud. Expect conversations that help us make more sense of ourselves, our choices, and the lessons life keeps putting in front of us. I share what I’m learning, what I’m questioning, and what feels worth talking about out loud.

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S2 · E43
Tuesday · 22 min
Why We Miss People We Don't Want Back
You can leave someone behind without ever questioning your decision. So why can one good memory suddenly make everything feel complicated again? This episode gets into that. (Season 2, Episode 43)
S2 · E42
November 3 · 25 min
Why We Become Obsessed With Things We Don't Have
Wanting something is one of the most exciting parts of being alive. So how does something so beautiful become a source of so much suffering? That's what we're getting into in this episode. (Season 2, Episode 42)
S2 · E41
October 27 · 23 min
Why Being Misunderstood Feels Like Something You Have to Fix
What happens when proving who you are becomes more important than actually being who you are? This episode explores a contradiction most people never think to question. (Season 2, Episode 41)
S2 · E40
October 20 · 18 min
The Real Reason Certain People Get Under Your Skin
You can spend your whole life avoiding becoming a certain kind of person, only to find yourself constantly irritated by people who are exactly that. This episode explores why. (Season 2, Episode 40)
S2 · E39
October 13 · 18 min
The Mistake Most People Make When Life Feels Overwhelming
You know that moment when life feels overwhelming and you immediately try to be mature about it? That’s where the problem starts. (Season 2, Episode 39)
S2 · E38
October 6 · 21 min
What If You Don't Know What's Best For You?
You can want something deeply and still not know whether it’s the best thing for you. This episode explores that tension. (Season 2, Episode 38)
S2 · E37
September 29 · 15 min
The Blind Spot That Keeps Arguments Going
Everyone says they want to understand where others are coming from. But real understanding has a way of making our side harder to defend. This episode is about the part of the truth that doesn’t flatter us. (Season 2, Episode 37)
S2 · E36
September 22 · 15 min
Stop Waiting For The Right Choice To Feel Easy
The right choice rarely feels easy, but not because it is wrong. This episode explores why. (Season 2, Episode 36)
S2 · E35
September 15 · 24 min
Why Luck Isn’t As Random As You Think
Some things look like luck because we only notice them once they finally happen. This episode explores what was happening before then. (Season 2, Episode 35)
S2 · E1
September 8 · 1 min
Welcome to Let's Be Real!
Welcome to Let’s Be Real. Here's a little trailer episode so you know what you’re walking into :) Think growth, honesty, spirituality, emotions, relationships, and the occasional “oh wow… it’s me, I’m the problem” moment.
S2 · E34
September 8 · 24 min
How to Bridge The Gap Between Knowing Better and Doing Better
There’s a reason the lesson keeps repeating even after you understand it. This episode explores what actually makes knowledge become wisdom. (Season 2, Episode 34)
S2 · E33
September 1 · 15 min
How to Get Really Good at Anything
Everyone wants to be good. Almost nobody wants to go through what being good requires. This episode goes there. (Season 2, Episode 33)
S2 · E32
August 25 · 22 min
Why You Haven't Been Rejected Enough
Rejection shows you exactly where validation was still holding your confidence together. This episode explores what happens when it stops. (Season 2, Episode 32)
S2 · E31
August 18 · 28 min
Why Looking Stupid Is Part Of Becoming Confident
Most people don’t lack confidence. They lack the willingness to look stupid long enough to build it. This episode goes there. (Season 2, Episode 31)
S2 · E30
August 11 · 25 min
What to Do When Life Isn’t Going According to Plan
The hardest part of life not going according to plan is realizing how much control you thought you had. This episode explores what happens next. (Season 2, Episode 30)
S2 · E24
August 4 · 29 min
How To Feel Everything Without Losing Yourself
There's a kind of emotional strength that doesn't come from being unbothered. It comes from being able to feel it all and still come back to yourself. (Season 2, Episode 29)
S2 · E28
July 28 · 22 min
How To Stop Letting Small Things Ruin Your Day
(Season 2, Episode 28)
July 21 · 21 min
What Happens When You Finally Let Yourself Be Seen
Being seen feels risky because it makes judgment possible. But it also makes real connection possible. This episode explores what opens when you let the world actually meet you. (Season 2, Episode 27)
S2 · E26
July 14 · 30 min
What Happens When You Obsess Over Your Problems
We all have moments where a problem becomes bigger than everything else in our mind. This episode explores how to stop letting it take that much space. (Season 2, Episode 26)
S2 · E25
July 7 · 39 min
How to Move Forward Without Having All the Answers
There’s a strange place between effort and evidence where everything feels like it’s not working. This episode is about what happens when you don’t quit there. (Season 2, Episode 25)

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