
About this episode
Most of us don’t think we complain very much — until we actually pay attention.
In today’s episode, I share what I discovered when I started noticing my own complaints, and why these seemingly small moments matter more than we realize. Complaining isn’t just a habit — it creates a subtle contraction in the body that makes it harder for joy to land and stay.
You’ll hear:
- why we rarely notice when we’re complaining
- how complaining tightens the body and shifts our emotional state
- the surprising things my students discovered during a “no complaining” experiment
- why stopping the cycle isn’t about being positive — it’s about giving the body room to feel something new
If you'd like to learn how to connect to more joy - consider joining my 90 minute workshop this Thursday, January 15th at 4pmET, called Connecting to Joy. It's $27. Everyone who signs up - whether you attend live or not - gets access to the 30 day replay. You can learn more here. I'd love to have you join us!
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The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.
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