Expectations can sneak in quietly and turn a perfectly good day upside down in seconds. In this episode, Laura Jane sits down with therapist Fedra Tehrani, LMFT, to talk about how expectations are formed, why they trigger so much frustration and anxiety, and what it really takes to stay grounded when life does not go as planned. Together, they explore perspective shifts, boundaries, nervous system regulation, and trusting yourself when things feel uncertain. If expectations have been stealing your peace, this conversation will help you loosen their grip and choose calm instead. Listen in and try this week's challenge to create space for yourself and reset your expectations with intention.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

• How shifting perspective changes your emotional response in the moment

• When does preparing for difficult situations help, and when does it create unnecessary anxiety?

• The balance between planning ahead and manifesting worst-case scenarios

• Why expectations are natural and how to soften their impact 

• A simple weekly practice to regulate your nervous system and protect your peace

 

About Fedra Tehrani, LMFT

Fedra Tehrani, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Fedra Tehrani Therapy, a private practice based in California. She specializes in working with high-achieving adults, couples, and professionals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Fedra is known for her warm, practical, and insight-driven approach, blending evidence-based therapy with deep emotional attunement to help clients build healthier relationships and greater self-awareness. In addition to her clinical work, she is a speaker and educator, frequently sharing insights on mental health, boundaries, and emotional resilience.

 

Connect with Fedra Tehrani, LMFT

• Website: Horizons Clinical Therapy 

• LinkedIn: Fedra Tehrani, LMFT

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