While the Make Life Matter podcast is on a summer break, enjoy this repost of one of my favorite episodes!

Like many who’ve weathered the storms of life, author and licensed marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski lived her life terrified of celebrating. After experiencing prolonged seasons of hurt and disappointment, she had become highly suspicious of joy, afraid to enjoy the good things in life for fear they would be snatched away. But in her new book, What If It’s Wonderful?: An Invitation to Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate, Nicole shares how she chose to pursue a life of anticipation and invites readers to join her on the quest to release fear that hinders our delight, savor the joy of our present life, and find our God-given courage to celebrate. www.nicolezasowski.com