Not everything in life has to spark joy. Sometimes, joy simply lives in having what you need—clean underwear, a steady paycheck, a safe home, a quiet moment to breathe. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be enough. Because “Good enough” isn’t the same as settling for harm; it’s about recognizing what supports you right now. The wisdom lies in knowing when something’s serving you and when it’s time to lovingly let it go.

 💬“You don’t have to be thrilled about your underwear—but it’s important to have underwear. The joy can simply be, I have underwear. Fold them up, put them away, and thank them for covering your butt all day. You don’t need every pair of briefs to spark joy; sometimes it’s enough that they just do their job.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher, The Neurodivergent Creative

In this episode, Caitlin reimagines Marie Kondo’s “spark joy” philosophy... their version: "you don’t have to love your underwear, you can appreciate that you have underwear." In a culture obsessed with chasing passion and perfection, Caitlin reminds us that contentment is also joy. Not every job has to be your dream job. Sometimes the joy is that it pays your bills, fits your schedule, and gives you space to rest or create outside of work. You don’t have to force enthusiasm or romanticize every moment. Sometimes joy is practical. Sometimes, it’s just realizing—you’re okay.

What We Explore in This Episode:

• Why joy doesn’t always have to be ecstatic to be meaningful
• The difference between contentment, gratitude, and performative happiness
• “Good enough” jobs, homes, and routines as valid forms of stability
• How to find joy (or at least acceptance) in daily necessities
• Updates on U.S. elections, new creative projects, and small wins

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