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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Two-Word Swap That Changes Your Whole Day (Jo Moment)

from Balance & Beyond · host Jo Stone

I notice how fast two words, “I have to”, can flood my body with heaviness and resentment before the day even starts. I use a simple reframe, “I get to”, to interrupt that loop and take my power back in the middle of real life. • the dog-walk moment that triggers the “have to” spiral • why obligation creates shame, guilt, resentment and a victim mindset • how “I get to” shifts choice and control in seconds • the subconscious mind effect and the captain and engine room metaphor • why state control matters when the world feels chaotic • a practical challenge to swap one phrase today and observe the change If this resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it today. And don't forget to subscribe to Balance and Beyond for full episodes and more of these bite sized breakthroughs.Send a text message to JoThe Balance & Beyond Podcast Hosted by Jo Stone, founder of The Balance InstituteFor women who are already succeeding, but beginning to wonder if they're willing to keep losing themselves in the process.We know high achievers, because we are one. This podcast draws on Jo's 20 years in global leadership and thousands of hours coaching executives and ambitious women: the patterns she sees, how to untangle them, and what it actually takes to keep your success without paying for it with yourself.If something landed today, there's more where that came from.And if you know a woman this would resonate with, send it her way.🎙️https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast 🔗 www.balanceinstitute.com💼https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne📷 @therealjostone

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I notice how fast two words, “I have to”, can flood my body with heaviness and resentment before the day even starts. I use a simple reframe, “I get to”, to interrupt that loop and take my power back in the middle of real life. • the dog-walk moment that triggers the “have to” spiral • why obligation creates shame, guilt, resentment and a victim mindset • how “I get to” shifts choice and control in seconds • the subconscious mind effect and the captain and engine room...

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