Why Escaping Your Life Is Keeping You Stuck

What are you using to escape your reality? In this episode, Janel explores the ways we numb, distract, and disconnect from our lives through unhealthy escapism—whether it’s overworking, staying busy, alcohol, devices, fantasy thinking, or avoiding our emotions altogether. This honest conversation is about learning how to stop running from discomfort and start reconnecting with the life that’s actually in front of you. Through reflection, gratitude, acceptance, and mindset shifts, Janel shares...