Are You Healing… Or Hiding? (Long Overdue Podcast EP 25)

Are you really healing… or are you just distracting yourself? In this episode of the Long Overdue Podcast, the conversation gets real about the things we avoid—pain, truth, growth, and even our own potential. What starts as a check-in quickly turns into a deeper discussion about emotional honesty, self-sabotage, and the pressure of feeling like “it’s never enough.” From avoiding difficult emotions to staying stuck in comfort, the crew opens up about the internal battles that don’t always show on the outside. They talk about fear, discipline, mentorship, grief, and the challenge of asking for help when you’re used to figuring everything out on your own. This episode is a reminder that growth isn’t just about doing more—it’s about facing what you’ve been avoiding. ⸻ ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – Are You Healing or Distracting Yourself? (Hook) 00:27 – Episode Intro 01:01 – Growth, Work & Real-Life Progress 03:07 – “It Finally Happened” (5 Years of Consistency Pays Off) 05:23 – What Hurt You That You Pretended Didn’t? 06:50 – Avoiding Feelings vs Speaking Your Truth 07:12 – Are You Really Healed… Or Just Avoiding Pain? 08:44 – Fear, Big Decisions & Staying Comfortable 10:50 – Signs, Growth & Looking Back at Your Past 11:04 – Healing vs Distraction (The Real Conversation) 13:56 – “It’s Never Enough” Mentality 16:20 – The Need for Mentorship 18:46 – How Life Teaches You to Hide Your Feelings 20:23 – Finding a Mentor & Father Figures 22:32 – Not Wanting Fame, Just Growth 25:37 – Fear of Asking for Help 27:09 – Feeling Like a Burden & Self-Sabotage 30:29 – The Power of Asking Questions 31:43 – Being Strong While Hurting 32:33 – Grief, Pain & Emotional Weight 35:14 – Do People Check on You or Lean on You? 37:13 – Carrying Others While Dealing With Your Own Pain 37:53 – The Truth People Hide 39:25 – The Truth We Avoid (Procrastination) 40:10 – Final Reflections & Appreciation 42:03 – Closing Question ⸻ 🤝 Sponsored by Hair Culture America http://haircultureamerica.com Clipper Society https://clippersociety.com ⸻ CONNECT WITH US 🎙 Long Overdue Podcast ➡ longoverduepodcast.com ➡ [email protected] Instagram: @long_overdue_podcast Mari Instagram: @money_da_barber_ Ty Blue Instagram: @kidtt.1k ⸻ Edited & Produced By: Tisha “T-Shotta” Deonarine | TD Podcast Media ➡ tdpodcastmedia.com Instagram: @tdpodcastmedia ⸻ ABOUT THE SHOW Long Overdue Podcast is a safe space for honest conversations about life, relationships, healing, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us. Real Talk | Real Healing | Real Growth