EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Comparison Trap: How to Stop Feeling Behind
from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell
Do you feel anxious or “not good enough” when you compare yourself to other people? In this episode, I break down what research shows about how happy people relate to social comparison—and how you can shift from feeling threatened… to actually growing from it. I also share personal stories of when I felt completely outmatched, and the mental shifts that helped me move through it. If comparison has been fueling your anxiety, this episode will give you a different way to approach it.What you’ll learn:• How to stop using others as your standard• How to turn comparison into growth• How to protect yourself from social media comparison⏱️ Timestamps00:43 – Happy people and social comparison04:30 – Real story: How to focus on your own standard10:38 – Real story: How to stop feeling threatened by others13:03 – How to protect your mental health on social media15:44 – Share your story / request an episode topicFor full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-comparison-trap-how-to-stop-feeling-behindSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com
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Do you feel anxious or “not good enough” when you compare yourself to other people? In this episode, I break down what research shows about how happy people relate to social comparison—and how you can shift from feeling threatened… to actually growing from it. I also share personal stories of when I felt completely outmatched, and the mental shifts that helped me move through it. If comparison has been fueling your anxiety, this episode will give you a different way to approach it. What you’...
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