OTR The Weight of the Mask
There’s the face you show the world… and then there’s the one you keep tucked under three layers of “I’m fine, don’t worry about me.” In this episode, Janet and Anastasia rip the Velcro off the emotional armor we learn to wear after trauma — the polished, high‑functioning, nothing‑to-see-here mask that was never meant to carry that much weight. And yes, they go all the way in. The real stories. The messy middle. The exact moments they realized the mask wasn’t protecting them anymore — it was suffocating them. With their signature blend of sass, honesty, and “oh wow, I feel that in my chest,” they unpack why we cling to the mask, how it quietly shapes our leadership, relationships, and self‑worth, and what it actually takes to set it down without feeling like your whole identity is unraveling.
This conversation is raw, resonant, and refreshingly human. Expect truth bombs, laughter that comes from finally being understood, and the kind of compassionate calling‑in that makes you rethink the parts of yourself you’ve been performing instead of living. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from holding it all together, this episode hands you permission to breathe, unravel, and rewrite the story you’ve been telling the world — and yourself. About the Hosts Owning the Rewrite is co‑hosted by Anastasia Jorquera‑Boschman and Janet M. Little—two badass authors, trauma‑informed coaches, and down‑to‑earth thought provokers who aren’t afraid to dig into the messy, meaningful work of rewriting the stories that shape us. Together, they blend lived experience, emotional intelligence, and unapologetic honesty to explore healing, identity, legacy, and the power of reclaiming your narrative. Their conversations are warm, real, and refreshingly human—equal parts insight, humor, and truth‑telling.
Connect with the Hosts
Anastasia Jorquera‑Boschman
🌐 Website: www.wholeandcapable.com
📸 Instagram: @wholeandcapablecoaching
📘 Facebook: Whole and Capable Coaching
💼 LinkedIn: Anastasia Jorquera‑Boschman
🎵 TikTok: @ShiftGuru
Janet M. Little
📸 Instagram: @janetmlittleauthor
🌐 Website: http://www.mytearswereforher.com
