EP67 - Too Good to Be True: Making Space for Joy Without Sabotage

In this reflective and personal episode, I share a powerful insight that emerged during my weekly guided meditation and journaling group, Curious Minds, in Mount Maunganui. As the group grows and flourishes, I have been facing an internal resistance — the sneaky, familiar voice that whispers, “This is too good to be true.” Do you ever find yourself thinking that? I explore the roots of this mindset, how it shows up in different areas of my life, and why many of us struggle to feel safe in moments of success and joy. I also offer gentle, grounded strategies to help you expand your capacity for joy without self-sabotage. In this episode you will learn: What the "too good to be true" mindset is and how it might be showing up in your own life Why success and happiness can sometimes feel unsafe or unfamiliar How protective pessimism can rob you of presence and peace The connection between fear of loss, control, and self-sabotage Practical ways to create space between your thoughts and your truth How to gently rewire your brain with more supportive, regulating thoughts The importance of building your capacity to hold joy — and why it’s a practice Insights from the Curious Minds group and the value of community reflection - What stood out the most for you in this episode? I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or slide into my DM’s on Instagram. If you are regularly tuning into the podcast and getting value from it, you can rate the show on Spotify or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This way more people can find us and our community can grow. Your support here does not go unnoticed!  Want to join the next round of Lighthouse? Check it out here. Let's Connect: Instagram - @worthwild.co Facebook - Worthwild Subscribe to the newsletter - https://www.worthwild.co.nz/what's-the-tea