In this episode of Two in the Closet, Beth and Jen get very real about hiding — the emotional kind. Why we do it, how it shows up, and how it slowly disconnects us from the people who love us most. From slipping into the “she cave,” to shrinking online, to saying “It’s fine” when it isn’t, the girls peel back the layers of why so many women (especially over 40, 50 and beyond) retreat when life gets overwhelming.You’ll learn:The difference between isolation and solitude — and why one heals while the other harmsHow childhood experiences create adult hiding patternsWhy vulnerability feels terrifying… and why it’s the doorway to connectionThe psychology behind keeping busy, going quiet, or disappearing emotionallyWhat hiding looks like in friendships, relationships, and creative workJen’s journey from “she cave mode” to slowly opening upBeth’s take on validation, worthiness, and the power of being witnessedSmall steps you can take TODAY to stop shrinking and start showing upThis episode is funny, honest, tender, and deeply relatable if you’ve ever avoided calls, withdrawn from friends, kept good news to yourself, or felt “safer” staying small.Sometimes hiding feels protective… until it starts to feel lonely. Let’s talk about it.#twointheclosetpodcast #womenover50 #midlifepodcast #emotionalwellness #mindsetreset #stopshrinking #solitudevsisolation #emotionalhealingjourney #vulnerabilityheals #womenhelpingwomen #selfworthjourney #healingjourney #midlifewomen #personalgrowthjourney #selfdiscoveryjourney

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