This episode talks about the fear of being “too much.”

Many people learn this fear when being loud, honest, or emotional once felt unsafe. Growing up in a strict place can make your body believe it has to stay small to be loved. That old fear often follows you into adult life, even when the danger is gone.

Healing starts when you notice those patterns and try small steps toward being your full self again. The message is simple. You were never too much. You just learned to shrink to survive.

⟡ ASK YOURSELF SOFTLY

What if the emotions you were taught to suppress are the exact ones that make you human, connected, compassionate, and intuitive? What if your "too much" is actually your gift?

⟡ ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. She now helps others heal their nervous system from trauma, rebuild trust in their bodies, and reconnect with who they are beneath survival mode.

→ Connect with Naomi on IG:⁠ @theunapologetictruthh⁠

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