Life in the Grey

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop over the exact same argument—whether it's about the dishes, a stray sock or household chores—you are not alone. It is easy to look at a recurring conflict and think it means your relationship is failing. But what if it’s just a normal byproduct of two human beings sharing a life together? In this episode of Life in the Grey, we dive into the messy reality of perpetual relationship problems, how to look past the surface-level frustration and build trust through small steps of vulnerability.Related links: Gottman Institute on perpetual problems ✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.

You know how everyone’s a psychologist these days? Throwing around words like “narcissist” or “trauma” like they’re personality types on a BuzzFeed quiz? In this episode, we chat about what happens when labels get tossed around too quickly—especially the big ones. Where’s the line between naming something helpful and just slapping on a diagnosis that doesn’t fit? And what does it mean for our relationships when we get it wrong? Related links:Article: “Is your child a bully? Here’s what to do”✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.

From the flawed origins of BMI to the deeply ingrained narratives that tell us our bodies need to be “fixed”, we unpack the emotional weight of these beliefs and what it takes to unlearn them. In this episode of Life in the Grey, we dive into the unspoken rules and expectations around body image, health and self-worth. Tune in as we explore what it really means to love and appreciate our bodies—just as they are.Notes/additional info:At 12:11: A technical issued caused a change in our audio quality. Sadly, we were unable to fix it post-recording. Sorry! Related links:ABC news article “The really old, racist and non-medical origins of the BMI”Faith's story: “I used to hate my body—here’s what changed”Some “Health at every size” content influencers:Camilla LorentzenBen CarpenterDr Karan RajanTori Stanley (Meehan)✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.

From childhood memories of scrutiny to caring what others think in our adulthood, we explore the lasting impacts of judgement on our lives and relationships. How does the feeling of being judged shape our present-day reactions? How do we hold space for the grey areas where assumptions meet reality?Notes/additional info:At 6:20 Melody actually means "if they can't see you, you can't see them" and not the other way around as recorded.7:24: When theory of mind develops, children start understanding people have different opinions and different points of view, and will judge them based on that.7:33: Theory of mind is not a bad thing as it also helps children develop empathy and compassion for others.Related links:Our first episodeAbout usHelping your child overcome the fear of judgement✨ Ready to be a little kinder to yourself? Download our free 5-day self-compassion challenge—with daily prompts, gentle exercises and tools to help you stop the spiral of self-criticism and start speaking to yourself like a friend.