Hey Reader!
The newest episode of the Lift Her Up Podcast is live β and we're talking about the Independent Friend. You know her. She handles everything on her own, rarely asks for help, and keeps it surface level when someone asks how she's really doing.
She might even be you.
In this episode we get into:
β¦ Signs you might be the Independent Friend
β¦ The hidden wounds underneath the "I got it" mentality
β¦ How independence can quietly create distance between you and God
β¦ Jonah as a biblical example of what hyper-independence can cost us
β¦ A challenge to practice surrender BEFORE you have it all figured out
This one hit different for me personally β because independence can look so much like strength from the outside. But God doesn't just want what you can produce. He wants access to the places you've been protecting.
I think this episode will meet you right where you are.
Share this one with your independent friend β not to call her out, but to call her in. π€
xoxo,
Latrice
Published on April 3, 2026
Are you the friend who always figures it out alone β and feels uncomfortable asking for help or support? In this episode of the Lift Her Up Podcast, we're diving into the Independent Friend archetype: the woman whose self-sufficiency has become both her superpower and her shield. We unpack the deeper wounds that fuel hyper-independence β including unmet needs, broken trust, and emotional self-protection β and explore how those patterns quietly affect your friendships, your community, and your walk with God. We also look at Jonah as a biblical example of how extreme independence can lead to isolation and resistance to God's direction. Topics covered: β’ The 6 signs you might be the Independent Friend β’ Hidden wounds behind independence as a survival strategy β’ How self-reliance can replace dependence on God β’ Why prayer becomes a report instead of a relationship β’ The difference between strength and surrender β’ A weekly challenge to practice leaning on God before you have it figured out This episode is for the woman who has pushed through everything β and is ready to ask what it's costing her. Free resource: Grab the "When God Feels Far" 5-day devotional: https://latrice-lift-her-up.kit.com/7d3fb1eeaa
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