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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 9 MIN

Ep. 120 | Why It's Okay to Let Yourself Be Happy Right Now

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm talking about a friend who asked her prayer circle to support her in her joy — and what that brave, honest request revealed about why joy is so hard to receive.  Glennon Doyle writes that she wondered if joy had as much to teach her as pain did — and that what the world needs right now is to watch one woman at a time live her truest, most beautiful life without asking for permission or offering explanation.  Today's episode is for anyone who has been qualifying their happiness instead of inhabiting it.  Question to carry into your day: What are you afraid to fully receive right now because you're already bracing for it to end?  Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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