Jumping into Jupiter
Jumping into Jupiter
Alondra
The Cost of the Shrug
21 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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I’m getting honest about the "check engine lights" I’ve been ignoring for months. Since November, I felt like I was wading through mud—my brain wasn't firing, my energy was gone, and I was carrying so much disappointment in myself because I couldn't keep up with my book, this podcast, or my goals. I finally have an answer: it wasn't fully a lack of will; it was my thyroid.

I’m diving into the "Guilt of Knowing"—that habit we have of shoving our health under the rug because we’re too busy "getting the bread" or chasing our dreams. I talk about the physical and mental barriers, like the long drives to the doctor, that we use as excuses to keep shrugging off what our bodies are screaming at us.

Whether you're fighting a "stupid small gland" like I am or just feeling the weight of productivity guilt, this is your reminder that your value isn't tied to your output. We’re finding the glimmers in the clarity, and trust me—the future’s gonna be okay.