EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 11 MIN
Ep. 69 | Why Comparing Your Pain to Someone Else's Doesn't Help Anyone
from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel
In today's episode, I'm talking about something that came up with my spiritual advisor while she was literally shoveling garbage in Africa - and why comparing your suffering to someone else's doesn't make yours go away. I share the story of almost not telling Juliana about my struggle because I thought hers was more valid, and the beautiful reminder she gave me that problems are problems and my pain matters too. We'll explore why comparative suffering keeps us sick and disconnected - and why your feelings are valid just because they're yours. Question to carry into your day: Where in your life have you been minimizing your own pain because you've decided someone else has it worse - and what would it look like to tend to it anyway, knowing that your healing makes you more available to the world? Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com 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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