Can you build a creative life without chaos?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I’m chatting with Anna Kai, an incredibly talented writer and storyteller about her journey from being a theater kid with big dreams to navigating an unstable career in acting, gig work, and eventually finding a balance between creativity and financial security. Anna shares her struggles with relationships, unlearning toxic dating patterns, and how she stopped trying to "fix" people to find real love.

We also talk about the challenges of making couple friends in adulthood, why family input on your relationship should have limits, and the emotional shifts that come with settling into a new phase of life.

This is a raw, honest conversation about self-discovery, independence, and embracing change.

What We Discuss:

0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Origins of the Story
5:53 - Family Expectations
7:18 - Motivations and Drive
13:04 - Relationship Journey
16:59 - Lessons Learned and Growth
18:47 - From "Bad Boys" to Real Men
23:31 - Meeting My Husband
25:15 - The Power of Intuition
29:54 - Dating Struggles: Women and Men
32:57 - Past Encounters: Exes Reaching Out
34:12 - Intercultural Marriage
42:57 - Marriage: Challenges and Surprises
44:55 - Building Adult Friendships
48:41 - Key Takeaways and Advice
50:01 - Embracing Vulnerability
51:59 - Coping with Emotions
52:36 - Closing Remarks

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Anna Kai: Escaping Toxic Relationships, Dating Red Flags and How to Attract a Healed Man