Is it just me, or are we all pretending to know what we’re doing?
Welcome to Is It Just Me?—the podcast where we admit we don’t have it together, and that’s fine. From navigating faith (without being a saint), adulting, mental health dips, situationships, and keeping up with pop culture (because yes, I love God and a Netflix binge).
I’m Shumi, a 28-year-old girly figuring it out—one overthinking session at a time. This is your safe space for honest chats, rants, and reminders you’re not the only one.
New episodes every other week. Because surely… it’s not just me?
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a dilemma that hits a little too close to home: “Is it just me… or am I just average?”
Not failing, not thriving… just floating. If you’ve ever looked around and felt like everyone else is standing out while you’re stuck in the background, this one’s for you.
We’re talking comparison, quiet seasons, and the lie that you have to be exceptional to be valuable.
Spoiler: You don’t. You’re enough — even in the middle.
💌 Send in your dilemmas or thoughts:
📩 Email: isitjustmepod@gmail.com
📲 DM me on Instagram: @shumimakuto
10 Jul 2025
EPISODE 8: Soft Life? I’ll Take It from Here
We’ve all seen the TikToks about the “soft life” — the slow mornings, the effortless luxury, the permanent peace.
But what does a real soft life actually look like? In this episode of Is It Just Me?, I’m unpacking how softness doesn’t always mean ease or laziness. Sometimes, it’s choosing rest and responsibility at the same time.
I reflect on my own journey with this — including glamping at Glastonbury for the first time (yes, soft life but with limits 😂) — and why choosing comfort sometimes takes courage too.
Verse of the Week:
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28-30
New episodes weekly.
Let’s unpack it together.
Share your dilemmas or thoughts:
Email 👉 isitjustmeshumi@outlook.com
Instagram 👉 @shumixx
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27 Jun 2025
EPISODE 7: Am I Actually Over It… or Just Avoiding It?
Host Shumi Makuto explores the complexities of emotional avoidance and delayed grief, revealing how perceived healing may mask underlying fears, in this episode about unpacking listener dilemmas.
12 Jun 2025
EPISODE 6: Missing You & Thankful Too
Host Shumi Makuto reflects on the complex emotions of grief, particularly the loss of her father, and explores how gratitude and sorrow can coexist, offering insights into living a joyful life while carrying grief.
29 May 2025
EPISODE 5: Letting Go of Control (Even When It’s Scary)
Host Shumi Makuto explores releasing the need for control and trusting in unexpected blessings, highlighting how faith and courage enable progress without a complete plan.
22 May 2025
EPISODE 4: Fear of embarrassment is killing your potential
Ever held back because you didn’t want to look silly trying something new?
In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re unpacking how the fear of embarrassment might be quietly blocking your blessings.
I talk about perfectionism disguised as caution, the power of starting badly, and why it’s more than okay to try something — and change your mind. We also revisit that viral Doechii moment where she declares she has nothing to lose and walks boldly into new spaces. That kind of mindset? It might be the thing that shifts everything.
Let this episode be the nudge to stop letting past failures dictate your future confidence. Your potential deserves more than silence and second-guessing.
Verse of the Week:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7
New episodes weekly.
Let’s unpack it together.
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Instagram: @shumixx
TikTok: @shumimakuto
16 May 2025
EPISODE 3: I Wanted a Rom-Com Love… Until I Rewatched My Best Friend’s Wedding
In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re talking rom-com delusion, emotional manipulation, and the chaos we used to call “true love.”
I’m unpacking My Best Friend’s Wedding—a film I once adored but now see with very different eyes. From sabotage and gaslighting to full-blown manipulation, Julia Roberts’ character wasn’t fighting for love… she was fighting for control. And the worst part? We were taught to root for her.
This week, I’m reflecting on how media shaped our early ideas of romance, why chaotic love isn’t romantic, and how I’ve come to desire peace over performance. Because now? The only love I aspire to is one that looks more like Jesus—steady, gentle, and rooted in truth.
Let’s unpack it together.
Got a thought or story to share? DM me for Let’s Unpack This:
TikTok: @shumimakuto
Instagram: @shumixx
New episodes every week. Follow to stay tuned.
9 May 2025
EPISODE 2: Grace, Guilt & a To-Do List
In this episode of Is It Just Me?, we’re getting into the emotional chaos that is… trying to be consistent while feeling everything all at once.
I’m talking about that weird space between giving yourself grace and feeling guilty for not doing more, and how it’s possible to cry on the floor and still tick things off your to-do list (barely).
We’ll unpack why vulnerability with friends can feel so loud, how healing isn’t always aesthetic, and why we often push ourselves to look okay even when we’re not.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to be the strong one, but also low-key want someone to hug you and force you to nap—this one’s for you.
Let’s unpack it together.
Got a dilemma or something on your heart? DM me:
TikTok: @shumimakuto
Instagram: @shumixx
New episodes every week—hit follow so you don’t miss what’s next.
2 May 2025
EPISODE 1: Faith, Expectations & Figuring It Out (Even When You Feel Behind)
In this first episode of Is It Just Me?, I’m diving into what it’s like to live in your twenties, love God, and still feel like you’re behind in life—whatever “behind” even means.
We’re chatting about the pressure to have everything sorted, what society expects of us (spoiler: it’s a lot), and how easy it is to fall into comparison online. But also—the beauty of figuring things out slowly, trying new things (even if they flop), and trusting God’s timing.
This isn’t a motivational speech. It’s just me, being real, and hopefully reminding you that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not failing.
Let’s unpack it together!
Got something on your mind or a story you want me to unpack on the pod? Slide into my DMs:
TikTok: @shumimakuto
Instagram: @shumixx
New episodes every week. Hit follow so you don’t miss what’s next!
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