There’s a moment that happens when you decide you want more.

.. Maybe it’s January 1st. .. Maybe it’s your birthday. .. Maybe it’s after a hard conversation, a new job, or a health scare.

Suddenly there’s possibility. Ambition. A fresh journal. A gym membership. A bold new goal.

And then… a tightening.

Excitement turns into pressure. Inspiration turns into self-criticism.

The “shoulds” pull up a chair at the table.

In this first episode of No User Manual Podcast, I explore that tender space where ambition runs ahead of capacity — and why that doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

We’ll untangle:

• Why stopping and starting is part of change
• How your mind quietly turns goals into demands
• The difference between thinking your way through overwhelm and sensing your way through it
• A simple mindfulness practice to shift from pressure to curiosity

This episode isn’t about fixing yourself.

It’s about understanding what’s actually happening when you care deeply about something — and how to relate to that with a little more compassion and a little less force.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own aspirations, this conversation is for you.

LISTEN:

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Nothing has gone wrong. You’re human. Let’s untangle this together.

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