When you live with daily doses of anxiety, depression, and that constant inner voice saying you’re not good enough, a day like today can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why I’m taking a moment to acknowledge that I can do the hard things—and do them well—even when my mind insists otherwise.
This morning, I stepped far outside my comfort zone as a guest speaker on a live virtual panel, sharing my grueling experience in the Psilocybin Research Trial. I was met with genuine gratitude and warmth from a team of medical professionals who thanked me for my vulnerability and honesty at the first ever “Psychedelic Lived Experience Summit.”
Without even a second to regroup, I shifted straight into work mode with my incredible colleague and friend, putting the final touches on an event we’d been planning for some time, just before 60-plus participants arrived to learn how to bake babka with our fabulous and energetic host, Alissa from Barnstar Kitchen.
Even though I felt overwhelmed and stretched thin, the feedback was wonderful. One of the sweetest parts of the afternoon was seeing friends and family show up to support me—including my three amazing kids, whose smiles and presence meant more than they know.
By the time I finally sat down and let the day settle in, everything hit me at once—the emotions, the effort, the moments where I pushed past doubt and the noise in my head. But instead of brushing it off like I usually do, I’m choosing to acknowledge it. Today was hard. Today stretched me. Today demanded a lot.
And I still showed up.
I shared my story. I supported my team. I created something meaningful for others. I kept going even when my anxiety told me to shrink. Tonight, I’m allowing myself to feel proud—proud that I did the hard things, proud that I didn’t let fear win, proud that overwhelmed did not mean incapable.
Today reminded me that I am stronger than the voice that tells me I’m not enough—that I can do hard things even when my heart is racing and my mind is loud.
And that is something worth celebrating.
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