What if “I’m fine” was just a mask?
In this episode, Gissell and Charleston unpack the emotional toll of pretending to be okay. They explore how a simple smile can hide exhaustion, pain, and deep loneliness — especially for those who’ve learned to perform strength just to survive.
From performative resilience to people-pleasing, they speak honestly about the cost of holding it all together and what it really means to check in with yourself and others.
