Independent Woman vs. Independent Person

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In this powerful episode of Relationship Status: Uncomplicated, we’re asking the hard questions behind the “strong independent woman” identity.

We unpack the difference between true independence and hyper-independence, and why emotional self-sufficiency isn’t always what it seems. Is your strength empowering you, or protecting you? Are you living in freedom—or just performing it?

Host Crystallyzed Michelle breaks down how trauma, modern feminism, and societal pressure shape how women view their independence. She explores what it means to be whole without hardening, and how to balance personal autonomy with healthy, functional connection.