Shelby Steward

In the Grey

Education EN ↓ 24 episodes

 Life, identity, and everything they told us not to talk about. Because life isn't black and white. 

Author

Shelby Steward

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

I'm back.... with Toxic Love and Betrayal 02.06.2026

Sometimes the people who hurt us the most aren't strangers. They're the people we trusted with our hearts. In this episode of In the Grey , we explore the painful reality that not everyone who says they love you wants to see you succeed. We talk about the friends, family members, partners, and loved ones who seem comfortable when you're struggling but become distant, critical, or re...

When You Realize You’re the Problem 01.02.2026

There’s a moment most of us try to outrun. Not the moment someone hurts us.  Not the moment something falls apart. But the moment we realize we’re not just reacting to life…we’ve been contributing to the patterns we keep finding ourselves in. This episode isn’t about self-hatred. It isn’t about shame spirals. It isn’t about labeling yourself as “bad.” It’s about the quiet, destabilizing realizatio...

You Can Be a Victim and Still Be Toxic 14.01.2026

Being hurt doesn’t automatically make you safe to be around. In this episode of In the Grey , we sit with one of the most avoided truths: trauma can explain behavior without excusing it—and unresolved pain can still cause real harm. This conversation isn’t about blaming survivors or denying lived experience. It’s about honesty. About the ways survival patterns can quietly turn into control, manipu...

Being Hurt Doesn’t Automatically Make You Right. 07.01.2026

Pain has a way of convincing us we’re justified, justified in our words, our silence, our distance, our anger. But hurt isn’t the same thing as truth, and suffering doesn’t automatically grant moral authority. In this episode of In the Grey, we sit in the uncomfortable space between impact and responsibility. I talk about how being wounded can blur our self-awareness, how easily pain turns into en...

Why We Can’t Communicate: Mirroring, Deflection, Playing the Victim & Listening to Respond 31.12.2025

In this episode of In the Grey , we’re unpacking the real reasons communication collapses — not in theory, but in the everyday moments when we emotionally mirror someone instead of supporting them, when we deflect instead of taking responsibility, when we slip into victim mode, and especially when we listen to respond instead of listening to understand. Through real examples and relatable scenario...

Coming Back, Breaking Down, and Christmas 24.12.2025

🎙️✨ Hey friends… I’m officially BACK. After taking some much-needed time off social media, I’m here — rested, graduated, slightly unhinged, and more grounded than ever 😅🤍. In this catch-up episode, I open up about why I stepped away, what the silence taught me, and how it feels to finally walk across that stage 🎓🥂 after months of juggling work, school, and life. We talk healing 🌱😮‍💨, burno...

The Entitlement of Millennials 26.07.2025

"Are millennials really entitled—or just misunderstood?" In this episode of In the Grey , we dive deep into the millennial stereotype: the belief that rules apply to everyone else but us. From the roots of entitlement to the pressure of proving you’re not “one of those millennials,” we explore where these attitudes come from, why they’re so polarizing, and how to move toward accountabili...

High Functioning But Falling Apart 19.07.2025

Some of us don’t miss a deadline. We show up, smile, check on others, and get the job done. On the outside? Calm. Collected. Capable. On the inside? Tired. Hollow. Quietly unraveling. This episode is for the ones who look fine but don’t feel fine . For the ones who’ve mastered the art of coping through achievement, hiding pain behind productivity. We talk about:  🧠 What high-functioning anxiety a...

Stuck in the Silence: When a Loveless Marriage Becomes Home 13.07.2025

What happens when the vows are still intact, the house is still shared—but the love feels like it disappeared years ago? In this episode of In the Grey , we explore the quiet grief of being in a loveless marriage. We talk about emotional neglect, the pain of being unseen, and the loneliness that grows louder in silence. If your partner is comfortable with the emptiness while you’re slowly breaking...

Should Men Still Be the ‘Providers’ in Relationships? 19.06.2025

If being the provider is your entire personality, what happens when the money runs out? Let’s talk ego, expectations, and partnership in the modern world.

Starving Our Future: How SNAP Cuts Are Leaving Kids Behind 11.06.2025

Kids should never have to earn their right to eat. The latest House bill cuts billions from SNAP—and leaves millions of children behind. In this episode, we confront the ugly truth: hunger is now policy. And the most vulnerable are paying the price. 

Why Juneteenth Matters 07.06.2025

 🖤❤️💚 Freedom delayed is freedom denied. Juneteenth isn’t just Black history—it’s American history. In this episode of In the Grey , we unpack why Juneteenth matters, why its history is often overlooked, and why recognizing it strengthens, not divides, our country. 

Why These Lyrics Go Against the Real American Ideal 02.06.2025

Patriotism isn’t about threats or violence—it’s about protecting freedom, even when it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, we unpack why the lyrics to “Try That in a Small Town” go against the very ideals the United States claims to stand for, and how they reflect a deeper, troubling history of exclusion and division. Let’s talk about what real American values should look like. 

Why Pride Month Matters (And Why There’s No Straight Pride) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 01.06.2025

🌈 Pride didn’t start with a party — it started with a protest. In this episode of In the Grey , we’re unpacking why Pride Month matters, the truth about the Stonewall Riots, and why straight people should be grateful they don’t need a Pride Month. It’s about visibility, resilience, and fighting for the right to simply exist. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🎙️ Listen now  #InTheGreyPodcast #PrideMonth #Stonewall #LGBT...

The Process of Becoming 30.05.2025

Transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and it’s rarely clean. In this episode, we explore the messy, beautiful, and often uncomfortable journey of becoming who we’re meant to be. From letting go of old identities to embracing growth that feels slow or uncertain, we unpack what it really means to evolve. If you’ve ever felt stuck, in transition, or unsure of where you’re headed, this one’s for you...

Finding Joy in Your Authentic Self 23.05.2025

In this episode of In the Grey , we explore what it really means to live authentically—and why it’s so hard to get there. From unlearning expectations to embracing your truth, we talk about the messy, courageous journey of stepping into who you really are. If you’ve ever felt like you were performing for the world, this one's for you. Let’s talk about the freedom, joy, and peace that come fro...

Breaking Up with Toxic Friends 16.05.2025

Friendship breakups can hurt just as much—if not more—than romantic ones. In this episode of In the Grey , we’re diving into the hard truth about toxic friendships: how to recognize them, why we stay too long, and what it really takes to walk away. If you’ve ever felt drained, manipulated, or guilted by someone you call a friend, this one’s for you. It’s time to talk about boundaries, self-respect...

Trans Rights, Trans Lives 09.05.2025

In this powerful episode of In the Grey , we sit down with a guest from the trans community to talk about what it really means to live, exist, and thrive as a trans person in today’s world. From the fight for basic human rights to personal stories of resilience, identity, and hope—this conversation goes beyond headlines and dives into the lived experiences that deserve to be heard. This isn’t abou...

Society says kids, I say bullshit! 05.05.2025

Everyone says kids are the next step—get married, settle down, have children. But what if that’s not your path? In this episode of In the Grey , we challenge the default narrative around parenthood, question the pressure to have kids, and explore what it means to choose a different kind of legacy. Whether you’re childfree by choice, unsure, or just tired of the expectations—this one’s for you. 

Motivation Is A Liar 02.05.2025

We’ve all waited around for motivation to strike—but what if that’s the biggest lie we’ve been told? In this episode of In the Grey , we dive into why motivation can’t be trusted, how momentum and discipline carry more weight, and what it really takes to keep going when you don’t feel like it. Whether you’re stuck, burned out, or just tired of waiting for the “right time,” this one’s for you. Let’...

The Lies Insecurities Tell Us 25.04.2025

 Insecurity has a voice—and it’s a liar. In this episode, we unpack the quiet, damaging lies our insecurities whisper to us: You’re not good enough. You don’t belong. You’ll never measure up. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Join me as we explore where these thoughts come from, how they shape our identity, and what it takes to challenge them. Because once you recognize the lies, you can star...

Religion, but make it real. 18.04.2025

 In this episode of In the Grey , we’re diving into religion—not the version that’s wrapped in fear or perfectionism, but the real, messy, human side of it. We’ll talk about faith, doubt, deconstruction, and why questioning isn’t the opposite of belief. Whether you’ve walked away, are holding on by a thread, or are somewhere in between, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about religion without the fil...

Why We're Tired of Taking Sides 11.04.2025

 What happens when you don't fit neatly into a box in a world that demands you choose a side? In this episode of In the Grey , we explore the exhaustion that comes from constant polarization—whether it’s politics, religion, identity, or social issues. Why are we expected to be all-in or all-out? And what if truth actually lives somewhere in the middle? Let’s talk about the power of nuance, th...

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