Better, Not Bitter
- Simone Inc
- Aug 5, 2025
- 2 min read
Uncomfortable Situations Blog Series Episode 1 Reflection
Have you ever found yourself in a situation so heavy, so heartbreaking, that bitterness felt like the only logical response? Yeah… us too.
That’s exactly where we started in our very first episode of Uncomfortable Situations with Jade and Simone, where we sat down with the brave and brilliant Lacole Smith to unpack the choice to be Better, Not Bitter.
🎧 Listen to the episode here:👉 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-better-not-bitter-with-lacole-smith--67252958
In this episode, Lacole shares her journey of navigating deep betrayal, personal loss, and the crossroads between becoming hardened by life or being healed by truth. And let’s be real—it’s so much easier to stay angry than to do the work of healing. But what happens when bitterness starts to poison everything around you, including your potential?
We talked about:
*How pain can either harden or elevate you
*What forgiveness actually looks like (hint: it’s not about letting them off the hook)
*Setting boundaries with people who expect the old version of you
*How healing and wholeness is a daily choice
The truth is, we all have some "uncomfortable situations" tucked away behind curated Instagram stories and polite smiles. But when we tell the truth out loud, when we make space for uncomfortable conversations, we start to normalize growth, healing, and honest transformation.
This conversation is for anyone who’s ever said: "I didn’t deserve what happened to me.” “I’m tired of pretending I’m okay.” “I want to move forward, but I don’t know how.”
You’re not alone.
We hope Better, Not Bitter reminds you that it’s okay to feel the weight of what you’ve been through—but you don’t have to carry it forever.
📌 Takeaway challenge: Ask yourself—What would the healed version of me do today? Then take one small step in that direction.
New episodes drop every two weeks. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review. We want to keep making room for real conversations that help us grow together.
Until next time, stay uncomfortable—because that’s where the growth happens.
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