{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitsnotjustmepodcast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fwhy-am-i-hard-to-understand-7VKBctTr","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Why am I hard to understand?","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/88edb52c-83a4-4a76-bd54-1384b27f29b2/fbe8da35-bba0-4943-b1d8-ec8691ce54ab/itsnotjustmecover.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this candid and heartfelt first episode, hosts Magda Walczak and Komal Smriti explore one of life’s most quietly painful questions: Why am I hard to understand? From the longing to feel seen by parents, friends, and partners, to navigating identity, miscommunication, and societal expectations, they share deeply personal stories about growing up misunderstood, cultural transitions, language barriers, and self-esteem struggles. \n\nIf you’ve ever felt like you’re speaking, but no one really hears you—this episode is for you.\n\nThey discuss how childhood experiences shape our sense of self, why we crave validation, and how our relationships—both romantic and platonic—are impacted when we don’t feel truly known. Along the way, they unpack powerful insights on communication, connection, and redefining what it means to be understood.\n\nListeners will walk away with relatable stories, actionable takeaways, and a reminder: you are not alone in wanting to be seen for who you truly are.\n\nPerfect for:\nAnyone who’s ever felt “too different,” struggled to connect with loved ones, or wondered how to bridge the gap between self-expression and being understood."}