In Part 2 of this conversation, Isaiah opens up in a way most people never do — not at 17, not at 27, not ever. We dig into the moments that shaped him, the ones that cracked him open, and the ones that almost broke him completely.

This episode gets heavy. We talk anxiety before he even knew the word for it, the first panic attack that changed everything, the pressure of being a “good kid,” the fear of disappointing the people who love you, and the near-death experience that forced him to make peace with life and death at the same time.

We also talk about what it means to grow up in a supportive family but still feel like you're drowning inside. What it's like to be surrounded by friends yet terrified of your own thoughts. And how the world teaches us to hide it instead of talk about it — even though conversations like this one are exactly what keep people alive.

This isn’t a soft or easy listen. It’s raw, honest, and uncomfortable in all the right ways. But if you’ve ever carried the weight of “I should be fine” while fighting battles no one sees… you’re going to hear yourself in this one.

As always, we’re not professionals — we’re just people talking about real shit. If anything in this episode hits close to home, please reach out to someone. And if you need immediate help, dial 988. You’re not alone.

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