EP #178: Getting Unstuck When Life Happens with Dr. Rachel Goldman

<p>Life doesn’t slow down just because we feel overwhelmed — and yet so many of us are quietly waiting for the next milestone to finally feel happy.</p><p>In round two with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Rachel Goldman</a>, we talk about her upcoming book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Life-Happens-Mindset-Confidence/dp/1394358563/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=34B86KGXJ3DG2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8hNKdqwTsYAazshtNB0mDJLVOFuQvRK9kwLUCZNgma5G0YYKxmIxnwLJThNqRfq5nXpLF4DKRuawajqdxWLAo8364q6lioZZZMQNZE8Oc7Zv3FuXaHiOIG02MQaUZhpPLVZawyGUpfd6tMFn6G_-pDKY5eRJ7e-Fu4dLYLqGcLewYuc5yGP5XbJlkthh0elOCGsAxuoSs5d-80yUbpD8eQ.roCpzZ3U-DfqxTNifUxW0afDw0m73RVGADgjzMBTaJo&dib_tag=se&keywords=when+life+happens&qid=1758761353&sprefix=when+life+happens%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>When Life Happens</em></a> (out April 7) and <strong>what it actually means to reclaim your joy in the middle of uncertainty</strong> — not after you move cities, land the job, find the partner, or “figure it all out.”</p><p>We unpack <strong>decision fatigue</strong>, <strong>the pressure to have life mapped out by a certain age</strong>, and <strong>the trap of “I’ll be happy when…”</strong> Dr. Rachel shares the CBT tools she uses with clients to help them get unstuck — starting with acceptance, coming back to your <em>why</em>, and making small, intentional tweaks that build momentum. Because becoming happier isn’t about a dramatic life overhaul — it’s about learning how to work with your thoughts instead of against them.</p><p>We also dive into one of my favorite questions: <strong>how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition </strong>— and how slowing down might be the most radical act of self-trust.</p><p>If you’ve been craving clarity, feeling restless, or wondering whether you need to change everything to feel better — this conversation is your reminder that joy is something you can practice, not just achieve.</p><p>You can also check out our previous episode <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sndlItK5inkKsGaPDpEOP?si=FHna_hPRTOOuGpa99Lzalg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a></p>