Episode #034:

In today's episode, we’re exploring an emotion we often crave but unknowingly limit: joy. Join us as we reveal why so many of us hold back from fully embracing joy and how to break through this self-imposed “joy ceiling.” Together, we’ll uncover how deeply rooted beliefs and fears sabotage our happiness—and what we can do to let more joy in.

Ever heard of the "upper limit dilemma"? Using both personal stories and practical insights from Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap, I guide you through the ways we unknowingly cap our joy and success. Whether it’s through unconscious beliefs or everyday worries, learn how to recognize when you’re pulling back from joy and what you can do to expand your capacity for it.

If you’re ready to experience more joy, connection, and fulfillment, this episode is your roadmap to breaking through.

Key Points and Takeaways:

• Why Joy is Challenging: Discover the hidden reasons why we push joy away, even when we deeply want it.


• What’s Your Joy Ceiling? Understand the concept of an “upper limit” on joy and how it shows up in relationships, work, and life.


• Core Beliefs Holding You Back: Learn about four core beliefs that may be silently sabotaging your happiness and success—and how to identify them in yourself.


• Spotting Your Sabotage Patterns: From overthinking to self-criticism, learn to recognize when your mind is holding you back from experiencing joy.


• A Practical Tool for Growth: a simple yet powerful self-reflection exercise to check in with your upper limit moments and begin inviting more joy in.

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

📕The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level. By Gay Hendricks

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With all my flawesome love,

Dannie