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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 22 MIN

68. Your "Vitamin P" Deficiency: Stop 'Working On' Your Joy & Just F*cking Have It

from The Juicy Truth with Dr. Jenny · host Jennifer Buchner

I'm working on having more fun." If you've ever said or thought some version of this, this episode is a loving intervention. For high-achieving, people-pleasing women, the concepts of play, pleasure, and joy can feel like another task on an endless to-do list. But what if that's the whole problem?In this fiery solo episode, Dr. Jenny calls out the bullshit of turning joy into a job. She introduces the concept of a "Vitamin P" (Play, Pleasure, Power, Pussy) deficiency and explains why numbing out with doomscrolling and wine isn't recharging your soul battery—it's depleting it. This isn't about adding more to your plate; it's about making space for the micro-moments of magic that will save you from burnout.This episode is your doctor's order to stop "working on" your happiness and start allowing it. It's not a luxury; it's your life force.KEY MOMENTS:00:46 - The Problem: "I'm Working On Having More Fun"02:30 - The Diagnosis: You Have a Vitamin P Deficiency04:20 - Why You Can't Afford Not to Make Time for Play05:15 - The Truth About "Relaxing": Depleting vs. Recharging Activities11:50 - How Play Signals Safety to Your Nervous System14:20 - The Antidote: Connecting With Your Inner Child's Joy16:00 - Why You're Seeking Joy in All the Wrong Places (Numbing & Distracting)17:30 - Doctor's Orders: Your Homework for More PlayRESOURCES:⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Call with Dr. Jenny⁠⁠⁠⁠STAY CONNECTED:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠thejuicytruth_drjenny⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT ‘THE JUICY TRUTH WITH DR. JENNY”:Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share with a friend or to your IG stories & follow along on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠thejuicytruth_drjenny⁠⁠⁠⁠ for updates & empowering content.

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