Author: Elena Overfield
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Podcast Episode: Summer Updates | Recovery, Social Life, Hobbies
Life Updates, Accountability & Asking for Help It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write here—or even chatted with you over on the podcast. Life has been busy these past few months, and I wanted to take a moment to catch up with you all. As you know, I value honesty and vulnerability,…
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Why We Push People Away When We Want Them The Most
You finally have what you thought you wanted. Someone who sees you. Who texts back. Who makes you laugh. Who listens. Who loves you even when you’re messy and unsure and figuring things out. Someone who doesn’t make you question your worth, who doesn’t keep you guessing, who’s just… kind. And still, a part of…
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The Fear of Not Being Good Enough in Relationships
Whether you’re in a relationship, dating, or simply navigating connection in any form, that quiet voice of self-doubt can creep in: Am I enough? It’s a fear so many of us carry but rarely talk about, especially in a world that tells us to be effortlessly cool, emotionally available (but not too much), and somehow…
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Why I’m Not Available 24/7 Anymore
There used to be a time when I thought being constantly available meant being a good person. Quick to respond. Always reachable. Always “on.” Whether it was a text from a friend, a DM from a new follower, or an email about work, I was there. I prided myself on being the reliable one. The…
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Podcast Episode: Accountability, Fear of Messing Up, And Holding Empathy For Others
New episode of The Pepetoe Podcast Accountability. A word we hear a lot—but do we really understand what it means to practice it? In my latest episode of The Pepetoe Podcast, I dive into the uncomfortable truths around self-accountability, the emotional labor of supporting others when they mess up, and the all-too-common urge to take…
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Choosing Peace Over Prestige: My Career Reset
It’s officially been over one week into my new job, and I thought I’d share a little something about this. On Pepetoe I speak quite a lot about work, and of course update all my lovely readers and my recent happenings, but I still feel like this is an important post to share. Over the…
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22 Things I’ve Learnt in 22 Years
Sooooo, it’s my birthday! 🎂 I’m 22 today. And honestly? I’ve got a lot to be proud of. From starting a new “big girl” job to reaching huge milestones in recovery, building real relationships, and growing closer with family, so much has happened in the lead-up to this birthday. But what’s even more wild is…
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Why You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out by 25
I’m turning 22 this week. Not 25. Not 30. Just 22. And in those 22 years, I’ve had four jobs, dropped out of university, still live at home, and if I’m being completely honest… I still don’t really know what I’m doing. But here’s the truth: not knowing is okay. Actually, it’s normal. The Pressure…
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