If the future is fluid, why are we still so bad at choosing for ourselves?

Jillian Reilly joins us to unpack one of the most overlooked skills of modern life: the ability to choose. From everyday indecision (like answering "whatever you want for dinner”) to life-altering passivity, Jillian reveals how many of us have lost touch with our inner compass—and how to find it again.

You’ll discover why today’s chaotic world actually demands more self-direction, not less — and how building your “choice muscle” in small, low-risk ways can open you up to a braver, more aligned life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in “default mode” or unsure of how to convey what you really want, this conversation offers a practical, soul-led path forward.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why modern adults are overwhelmed by freedom—but still afraid to choose
• How passive language like “whatever you want” reveals a deeper disconnect
• The role of experiments in strengthening your intuition and decision-making
• How to separate desire from conditioning—and why it’s essential for the future
• The true cost of outsourcing your choices (and how to stop)

🔁 Suggested Experiment:

Challenge yourself to build your choice muscle.

Next time someone asks, “What do you want?” — don’t say “Whatever you want.”

Pause.

Check in with yourself.

Answer.

No back-and-forth. No pleasing.

This simple practice gets you used to listening to your own desires — and over time, it rewires your nervous system to feel safe choosing for you.

🔗 Learn more:

Jillian’s book — The Ten Permissions: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Permissions-Redefining-Adulting-Century/dp/1963827295

Jillian’s work: http://www.jillianreilly.com

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