That uneasy feeling you get when you’re doing something new, it’s just your conditioning talking.

In this episode of Sh*t’s Getting Real, I open up about navigating a new gay relationship and the uncomfortable emotions that surfaced when my reality didn’t match society’s “rules.” This conversation is about recognising how deeply we’ve been conditioned to fit in, especially when it comes to love, identity, and self-expression, and how freeing it can be to unlearn all of it.

We explore:✦ How societal norms quietly shape what we believe is acceptable✦ The discomfort that comes from living authentically outside the “common” narrative✦ Why gratitude is key when reflecting on your past beliefs and growth✦ How to identify and recondition the thoughts that keep you small✦ The link between self-acceptance, love, and mental well-being

✧ This is for the person who’s questioning the old rules, choosing love on their own terms, and learning that authenticity sometimes means sitting in the discomfort until it feels like home.

If you’ve ever wondered why being yourself sometimes feels hard, this episode will remind you that discomfort is just the body’s way of saying, we’re rewriting the story.

✦ Loved this ep? Tag me @saxonycawthrayy and share what beliefs you’re unlearning right now. ✦