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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 27 MIN

Permission to Want More

from The Art of Expansion · host Emily Cheney

When’s the last time someone asked what you want, and you actually knew the answer? So many women have learned to downplay their desires in the name of being grateful, responsible, or realistic. But what if wanting more isn’t selfish, but one of the most selfless things you can do?  ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why reconnecting with your desires is powerful and blesses everyone around you The ways you’ve been taught to disconnect from your desires that aren't serving you How your wants act as a compass to guide you toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life Why confusion often feels safer than clarity (and how to move past it) A simple, powerful exercise to help you start honoring what you truly want today If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I should just be grateful for what I have,” or feeling a little directionless or stuck in life, this episode is your permission slip to want more.

When’s the last time someone asked what you want, and you actually knew the answer?So many women have learned to downplay their desires in the name of being grateful, responsible, or realistic. But what if wanting more isn’t selfish, but one of the most selfless things you can do?  ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why reconnecting with your desires is powerful and blesses everyone around you The ways you’ve been taught to disconnect from your desires that aren't serving you How your wants act as a compass to guide you toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life Why confusion often feels safer than clarity (and how to move past it) A simple, powerful exercise to help you start honoring what you truly want today If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I should just be grateful for what I have,” or feeling a little directionless or stuck in life, this episode is your permission slip to want more.

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