🎙️ Created, written & performed by: Ellen J. Wanjiru | 🎥 Produced by: Ellen Tha Great Productions, LLC
In this episode of My Imaginary Therapist, I unpack a casual convo turned emotional revelation — all sparked by a younger acquaintance’s comment at a coffee shop:
“Your Instagram is too perfect. I want to see the mess.” Ma’am… excuse me?
At first, I was ready to defend my grid with honor. But then I realized it wasn’t about me. It was about what we’re all really craving — connection, imperfection, and proof we’re not alone in the mess.
✨ In this session, I reflect on:
The power (and pressure) of online perception
Navigating criticism when you're building a brand
What people really mean when they ask to "see the real you"
The emotional breakdown I didn’t post (but totally lived through)
Why we admire polished lives while quietly yearning for unfiltered ones
Whether you curate your page or your pain, this one’s for anyone feeling like they’re the only one holding it together with mint chocolate chip and popcorn.
What’s your relationship with perception vs reality on social media? Drop a thought below.
👕 Featuring: AN AFRICAN OUTSIDE OF… by UMEYU 🤎