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Five comments in one day—just because I wore a mask.

In this episode, I share a fresh, real-time reflection on what happened when I returned to work after recovering from both COVID and the flu. Spoiler: it wasn’t the illness that hit hardest. It was the unsolicited opinions.

Why does someone else’s choice to take precautions trigger so much discomfort in others? Why do people feel entitled to comment on a boundary that doesn’t involve them?

This episode unpacks resistance, autonomy, and the deep discomfort some folks feel when they see someone making a different choice. It’s not just about masks. It’s about the right to choose what works for you without being ridiculed for it.

🎧 Tune in to explore what happens when you stop shrinking for other people’s comfort, and start standing firm in your own.

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