Comparison is something that we’re all familiar with as a source of anxiety or envy. We’re told by self-help books, articles, and gurus to stop comparing ourselves to others to find happiness and fulfillment. But our inclination to compare is inevitable, and truly, comparison can be a useful tool when used as a catalyst instead of a trigger. So this week, I’m joined on the podcast by my good friend and co-coach Amber Gordon for a conversion all about reframing our perception of comparison.

Like many of us, Amber had built her identity upon the external labels that she believed defined her. But after a years-long battle with chronic illness took away those labels, she had to re-examine all the relationships she held in life in order to create a new sense of self. In this episode, we discussed how to get clear on where we stand, how we relate to the things we’re working through, and how to use conscious comparison as a tool to dive into our own growth.

While comparison is certainly something that can put us into a negative spiral, we truly have the control to decide how we want to use this information and interpret our feelings, to be the best support of our highest self. From this episode, you’ll rethink the role of comparison in your own life while recognizing this truth: you never have to be like anybody else.

This week’s guest was Amber Gordon! Amber is the most amazing human being that the universe had sent my way when I started the Om Collective. She’s my number 2, my co-coach, my very good friend, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and a support coach for the Ignite program. Find more from Amber @strike_ignite on Instagram at or on her website.

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