When Comparison Comes to Call

In this episode, Nadia and Brooke delve into the theme of comparison, particularly during the holiday season. They share personal stories of vulnerability and inadequacy, exploring how feelings can arise when you least expect it and create a sense of not being able to see yourself and your experience clearly, as well as how it takes away the ability to celebrate others whose accomplishments or creativity you are comparing. Nadia and Brooke discuss meeting aspects of the self that are feeling inadequate with patience, kindness, and compassion, and discuss modalities like Internal Family Systems. They are curious about how meeting this part of self can bring clarity about what you might want to try or develop. They highlight celebrating the uniqueness of what they bring and letting go of having to do it all. TakeawaysComparison can lead to feelings of inadequacy.Celebrating uniqueness fosters community, connection and creativity.Letting go of comparison can lead to more joy in trying things.It’s okay to not excel in every area of life.Comparison can inform us what we value and what we might want to try.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:21 The Impact of Comparison During the Holidays05:20 Exploring Feelings of Inadequacy09:36 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) Coaching16:00 Celebrating Uniqueness and Individual Values25:01 Focusing on What We Love and Not Doing It AllPhoto Credit Get full access to Here Comes the Sun at herecomesthesunpodcast.substack.com/subscribe