Welcome back to Don't Cut Your Own Bangs — the podcast that makes big feelings feel less scary and approaching them feel possible. Today I'm joined by someone who embodies ease and joy and wants to help you do the same - La Shell Wooten, and this conversation is one you're going to feel in the best way.

We dive into the messy middle — that "What the hell am I doing?" space we all land in sometimes — and explore how to stop ditching yourself when life gets overwhelming. Instead, we talk about how your emotions can become your emotional GPS system guiding you forward — toward ease, possibility, and joy that doesn't require heroic effort or a personality makeover.

What we explore:

• Why the messy middle is unavoidable (and often surprisingly useful)

• The difference between self-abandonment and self-trust

• Seeing emotions as information, not something to fear

• How to find "the next right thing" without forcing it

• The power of choosing joy — even when life is uncertain

Favorite moments & quotes:

• "Your emotions aren't obstacles — they're messengers."

• "You don't have to overhaul your life to invite joy in."

• "Sometimes clarity whispers before it ever shouts."

This episode is warm, funny, and deeply grounding — the perfect companion for your walk, your car ride, or your "I need a moment" moment.

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Connect with La Shell Wooten

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