What we don’t say, we store. In this episode, Angela and Courtney unpack why unspoken thoughts keep looping in our bodies and how expression—not external validation—creates relief. Courtney shares the origin story of Air Out, a simple, anonymous app that “greenlights” self-expression: no usernames, no likes, no comments—just space to move the energy so your mind gets quiet and your body can exhale. They explore grief in the everyday (from butterflies that feel like a hello to the pea under a stack of mattresses), the surprising power of anonymity for men and teens, and why healing starts inside-out, not outside-in.
Key takeaways:
- Expression is the exit. The opposite of depression is expression; unexpressed thoughts stay on your brain’s “to-do” list until you move them out.
- You are not your thoughts. The quality of your thoughts reflects your current emotional state—not your worth or identity.
- Anonymity lowers the cost of honesty. No usernames, likes, or comments = less performance, more truth, faster relief.
- Grief lives everywhere. From parenting to work to love—grief shows up as adjustment; small releases count (the butterfly moment matters).
- Aim for the 1% shift. Micro-relief today compounds into a quieter mind and better presence for the people you love.Find the app anywhere you get your apps or on airoutapp.com and Courtney is on Instagram.
