Episode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy
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🗓️ 1 May 2026
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, its roots in human evolution, and practical tools to manage it. The conversation explores how comparison impacts self-esteem, relationships, and the lifestyle, offering actionable strategies to foster self-acceptance and joy.
Key Topics
- The evolutionary roots of comparison and negativity bias
- How comparison distorts self-image and relationships
- Practical tools for managing comparison and envy
- The importance of self-awareness and evidence-based self-love
- Strategies for building confidence and connection
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| 0:00.0 | This podcast contains explicit language and content and is for mature audiences only. |
| 0:06.0 | Hey, you teenagers out there, if you're under 18, this show is more for your parents. |
| 0:11.0 | So now that you have that mental picture stuck in your head, put some music on and get back to doing your homework. |
| 0:17.0 | We are a long-time married couple who's decided to chronicle our personal adventures |
| 0:21.6 | and share our sex-positive discussions as we navigate our way through the swinging lifestyle. |
| 0:27.1 | Care to join us? Hello, everyone. I'm Mr. Jones. |
| 0:48.2 | And I'm Mrs. Jones. |
| 0:49.6 | And I'm Kell with expansive connection. |
| 0:51.8 | We want to welcome you to episode 154 of the We Got a Thing podcast. |
| 0:56.4 | Why comparison is the thief of joy. |
| 0:59.9 | I think, Mrs. Jones, you brought this up about 100 episodes ago or so. |
| 1:05.7 | Yes, it's a quote. |
| 1:08.0 | And of course I can't remember who the original quote came from. I actually think I |
| 1:13.0 | remember something about Teddy Roosevelt, and I don't even know how that would tie in. |
| 1:18.0 | It's a commonly known thing. So we're going to just say it's somebody famous. |
| 1:24.4 | Well, welcome back. It's good to see you again. In spring clothes, by the way, it's warming up |
| 1:30.0 | now and the sun is staying up in the air longer and we're getting out and about and traveling in the |
| 1:35.6 | new year. So it's been a little bit exciting around here. We've been pretty busy. So I'd really, |
| 1:42.2 | Kel, if you don't mind introducing yourself. We are, we've got a |
| 1:45.9 | collaboration with expansive connection, as most of you know. And Kell is one of the coaches over |
| 1:51.1 | there. So, Cal, if you'll take a minute and introduce yourself and let us know what you've been |
| 1:54.9 | up to lately. Sure. I'm Kel, and I am one of the five coaches at the expansive connection practice. |
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