Episode 28: You Were Never on Probation: Why Joy Isn’t a Reward You Have to Earn

Somewhere along the way, many of us started living like joy was conditional. Something we’d earn after working harder, being better, fixing more, or finally getting it right.But what if you were never on probation to begin with?In this episode, we unpack the deeply ingrained belief that joy has to be deserved. We talk about why so many high-achieving women delay happiness without realizing it, and what shifts when you stop treating joy like a prize at the end of suffering.This isn’t about ignoring responsibility or pretending life is easy. It’s about releasing the invisible rules that keep you postponing your own well-being.If you’ve ever thought “I’ll be happy when…” this episode is your permission slip.🎧 One experiment at a time.