How many versions of joy are you holding hostage until your life looks different?

Once I'm pregnant… I'll relax.

Once I lose the weight… I'll book the trip.

Once I make the money… I'll stop feeling behind.

This isn't just about pregnancy. It's about every quiet way we convince ourselves we're not allowed to live yet.

In this episode, I'm talking about the trip I didn't book, the clothes I didn't buy, the version of myself I kept waiting to become… and what finally made me stop.

Action Steps:

• Ask: Where am I putting my life on hold?

• Let yourself live a little more this week!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – I'm Not Pregnant (And I Really Thought I Would Be)

02:55 – It's Not About Pregnancy. It's About Postponed Joy.

05:08 – The Trap of "Once I…" and the Life You're Not Living Yet

07:48 – Why I Wasn't Letting Myself Have It (and What Changed)

09:46 – It Felt Responsible to Wait. It Wasn't.

11:11 – The Sneaky Ways We Justify Putting Life on Hold

12:03 – "I'm Just Being Cautious" (But Am I?)

12:58 – What If the One Thing You're Avoiding Is the One Thing You Need?

14:01 – The Quiet Places You Might Be Pausing Your Life

15:14 – My Real-Life Approach to Gently Challenging the Pause

18:44 – The Cheesiest Line That's Also Completely True

19:21 – Claiming Joy + Play Before You've Earned It

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ABOUT RYANN

I'm Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.