<p>Are you actually seeing a red flag, or are you just projecting past fears onto a new situation? This week, Erica and Shelby dive deep into the psychology of discernment—both in our relationships and our creative journeys. We’re exploring what it looks like to &quot;do your best&quot; when your &quot;best&quot; changes every single day.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Check-In:</strong> Redefining what &quot;doing your best&quot; looks like in this current season of life.</p></li><li><p><strong>Dating &amp; Relationships:</strong> How to distinguish between an actual red flag and your own internal defense mechanisms.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Journey:</strong> The honest reality of staying obedient to your vision without burning out. We share personal stories of &quot;doing too much,&quot; trying to prove our worth through our work, and the warning signs of resentment and exhaustion.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mentor Moment:</strong> <em>&quot;He checks every box, but I don&#39;t feel peace.&quot;</em> We help a listener navigate the difficult decision to walk away from a &quot;perfect on paper&quot; partner.</p></li><li><p><strong>Words of Encouragement:</strong> A grounding reflection on <strong>Romans 12:12</strong>—remaining joyful in hope and faithful in prayer through every affliction.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Have a question for us?</strong> Email: [email protected] | DM: @allthingsmelanin__ to have your question answered on our Mentor Moment Segment.</p><p><br><u><strong>Let&#39;s Stay Connected</strong></u></p><p>Visit our website at <a href="www.allthingsmelanin.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.allthingsmelanin.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJOn24dcVNSuYF5lG_pPmJg?view_as=subscriber " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow us on YouTube</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingsmelanin__/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram @allthingsmelanin__</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href=" https://www.threads.com/@allthingsmelanin__ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Threads @allthingsmelanin_</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/allthingsmelanintv/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow us on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://msha.ke/everything.erica " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Keep up with Erica</a></p><p><a href="https://bio.site/shelbybrenna" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Keep up with Shelby</a></p>