HERself
As women and mothers of young children, it can be easy to compare ourselves to others. But your life isn't supposed to look like hers! Being your best self means standing firm in your decisions and always being willing to grow with a purpose. Are you wanting more ease in your marriage? Or more enjoyment as a parent? Are you looking for a strategy to the health challenges you have been facing recently? Do you feel like you have been staring at a stranger in the mirror since becoming a mother? Abby and Amy get vulnerable with topics around partnership, motherhood, health, and self improvement by interviewing authors, therapists, experts and everyday mothers. Our conversations will meet you with solutions and solidarity as you find a life path that feels aligned for you. If this sounds like you, hit play on your favorite episode title and make sure you're following the HERself podcast.
HERself
324. Staying Out of the Comparison Trap
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We turned the conversation over to you and asked one powerful question: In what ways do you struggle with comparison? The overwhelming response was the realization that comparison shows up far more often than we think, especially around money, careers, bodies, relationships, and even our kids. We unpack why comparison feels so loud today, how much of what we see is a highlight reel, and why everyone’s starting point, values, and circumstances are completely different. From navigating career shifts and body image to friendships, marriage, and parenting, this episode is a reminder that you are not behind, broken, or doing life wrong. You are simply living your own version of it.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The sneaky ways comparison shows up, especially the thought of “What am I doing wrong and how can everyone else afford this?”
- Why social media hides financial stress, marriage struggles, and real life challenges.
- How different values and priorities shape what people choose to spend money and energy on.
- Career comparison and promotions, including Abby’s experience leaving the corporate world and redefining fulfillment.
- Why your job might not be the problem and how finding fulfillment outside of work can change everything.
- Body comparison, genetics, and why not everything is meant to come easily or naturally to everyone.
- The truth behind our friendship and why working together skews what people see.
- Comparing kids, milestones, achievements, and even siblings within the same family.
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