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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Scarcity Trap: When "Not Enough" Steals Our Joy

from Lifting the Lifter's Podcast · host Jessica Rydalch

As summer comes to a close, many of us feel pressure to squeeze in one more trip, one more activity, or one more memory. But what if that pressure isn't really about summer at all? In this episode, we explore the mindset of scarcity: the belief that there isn't enough time, opportunity, or life.  This scarcity quietly steals our peace and joy. We'll discuss how scarcity fuels stress and comparison, why our nervous system reacts this way, and how faith invites us into a life of abundance, presence, and trust. We'll discuss how fear and scarcity live in the future and how abundance and joy live in the present and with gratitude.  I'll give you a 3-step plan out of scarcity: Put your phone down. Breathe. List 3 things you are grateful for.  If you've been feeling rushed or like you're falling behind, this episode is an invitation to slow down and discover that today's moments may already be enough.

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