The Box of Invisibility: Why Hiding Hurts and Belonging Heals
In this heartfelt episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, Michelle sits down with artist and women’s circle leader Brenda Zappitell to explore the fear so many of us quietly carry—the fear of being truly seen.
Together, they unpack how fear shows up as silence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and pretending—and how breaking that silence can lead to healing, creativity, and a life rooted in truth.
Inside the episode:
✨ The unexpected moment in Mexico that unlocked Brenda’s creativity
✨ How fear disguised itself as “being the good girl”
✨ What happens when we stop holding it all together—and finally fall apart
✨ The role of women’s circles in healing and belonging
✨ How Brenda rebuilt her life with art, mindfulness, and self-compassion
If you’ve ever feared being “too much” or felt like you had to hide the real you to be loved—this conversation will speak to your soul.
Meet Brenda Zappitell
Brenda Zappitell is a contemporary abstract painter, mindfulness facilitator, and women’s circle leader. Her art is instinctive, emotional, and deeply intuitive—rooted in the subconscious and guided by movement and memory. Through painting, meditation, and community, Brenda helps women navigate life transitions, reconnect with their truth, and create lives filled with authenticity, creativity, and compassion.
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