THE RED ROOM

Episode 5 · 7 September 2026

EPISODE 5 — ASKING FOR HELP

with Carla Chatburn

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About this episode

Independence can become a prison when you believe you have to do everything yourself. I used to think strong women figured things out themselves. By this point in my story I was running three salons and employing a large team. From the outside, I looked successful. Inside, I was overwhelmed. One of the most transformational decisions I made was allowing somebody else into my thinking. A coach didn't make me less capable. She helped me see what I couldn't see because I was standing too close to it. And I've carried that lesson into everything I build today. You can be responsible for your life without having to carry your life alone. So here's your question: Where are you refusing support because you've confused independence with strength?