Adjusting Podcast

This podcast is all about the journey of healing, growth and self-discovery. It's called Adjusting, and it's going to be a space for candid conversations and inspiring affirmations to help navigate life's inevitable changes and transitions.

Whether you're recovering from trauma, redefining your purpose, managing mental health, or simply craving more authenticity - this show is for you. We'll get raw and real about confronting struggles, while motivating you to adjust your mindset every step of the way.

I'll be bringing on amazing guests to share their own stories of resilience and reinvention. You'll hear practical tools for adjusting to your most empowered self through self-love, vulnerability and courage.

This is about tuning into what your soul has been calling you towards. It's your weekly reminder that adjusting your life is possible with an open heart and mindset.

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Adjusting Podcast

Adjusting Your Expectations

May 19, 2025 • Justin G. Nelson • Season 2 • Episode 7

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Are you constantly disappointed by friends, overworked as "the capable one," or questioning your worth when reality doesn't match your expectations? This episode explores how our expectations across friendships, work, finances, and intimate relationships often trigger deep feelings of unworthiness when unmet.

We dive into why we tie our value to others meeting our expectations, the childhood origins of these patterns, and provide practical strategies for breaking free. Learn how to separate your inherent worth from external outcomes using our address-adjust-apply framework. Whether you're dealing with friendship disappointments, work boundary issues, financial frustrations, or relationship mismatches, this episode offers actionable tools to maintain your sense of self-worth regardless of circumstances.

Connect with our "whole you pyramid" concept as we reveal how adjusted expectations lead to greater peace, authentic connections, and a stable sense of self.

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Disclaimer: Adjusting Podcast is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

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