Staying Power 05-27-26 When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor
Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW
- Published
- May 28, 2026
- Duration
- 54:36
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- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses Episode 123: “When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor” When people let us down, it can feel empowering to …
Summary
Episode 123: “When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor” When people let us down, it can feel empowering to say, “I’m becoming more independent” or “I’m setting better boundaries.” And sometimes that’s exactly what’s happening. But sometimes, what we call independence is actually grief. What we call boundaries is actually bitterness. And what we call self-protect…
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Episode 123: “When ‘Independence’ Becomes Armor” When people let us down, it can feel empowering to say, “I’m becoming more independent” or “I’m setting better boundaries.” And sometimes that’s exactly what’s happening. But sometimes, what we call independence is actually grief. What we call boundaries is actually bitterness. And what we call self-protection is slowly becoming self-isolation. In this episode of Staying Power, Ashley and JD explore how disappointment can harden into guardedness,