In today's episode, I'm talking about what my friend's emergency root canal taught me about feelings - and why we can't postpone pain, no matter how inconvenient the timing.

I share the story of my friend thinking she could deal with her root canal in 2026, and how it connected to a woman in my group who was in despair.

We'll explore why catching ourselves at sadness - and tending to it early - is the only way to keep from hitting despair.

Question to carry into your day:
What sadness are you postponing right now - and what would it look like to tend to it before it becomes despair?

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what my yoga teacher said that completely reframed how I think about transitions - and why the first time through anything is always the hardest.

I share the story of my best friend Drea starting a new job and feeling disoriented and off-balance, and how something Greg said in yoga class reminded me that rhythm always comes if you keep showing up.

We'll explore why the "first side" of any change feels so hard and how to trust that you'll find your footing even when it doesn't feel that way.

Question to carry into your day:
What transition are you in right now where you're still on the "first side" - and how would it feel to trust that rhythm is coming?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

Let's Stay Connected:

• Instagram: @mollycarmel
• Subscribe on YouTube
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• Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

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In today's episode, I'm talking about something I learned recently about shame - and how telling the truth to the right people can make it disappear.

I share the story of getting pulled into drama and feeling so ashamed about it that I almost didn't tell anyone. And how my friends became shame eliminators just by listening with empathy.

We'll explore why shame thrives in secrecy and how confession - bringing something hidden into the light - can set you free.

Question to carry into your day:
What are you carrying right now that feels too shameful to say out loud - and who in your life might be a shame eliminator you could trust with it?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

Let's Stay Connected:

• Instagram: @mollycarmel
• Subscribe on YouTube
• Amazon Storefront (in case you want to hang out with my Pocket Sages)
• Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

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