A single scroll can turn a steady day into a silent panic: her spotless kitchen, her thriving business, her easy smile. We dig into why those moments sting so much and name the real culprit—a scarcity belief that says if she has it, you can’t. Instead of treating other women as proof you’re behind, we show how to unhook from the hidden race you never chose and build a life defined by your values. We start by mapping how comparison quietly shifts from observation to self-attack, and why it feels like fear rather than jealousy. Misty shares a raw season of panic and pressure where every highlight reel became a measuring stick. From there, we break down the steep costs: lost joy, drained energy, muddled desires, stalled progress, and strained relationships. Social media’s amplifier effect only intensifies the illusion, mixing your Tuesday afternoon with someone’s best day of the year. Then the turn: we separate envy from inspiration. Envy wants to take; inspiration wants to create. You’ll learn how to reclaim your race by naming what you truly value—connection, creativity, freedom, stability, impact—and by redefining success in honest, livable terms. We talk trade-offs many don’t mention: the hours, routines, and sacrifices behind outcomes you might admire but not actually want. With that clarity, someone else’s win becomes evidence of possibility, not evidence you’re late. You’ll leave with one concrete challenge: choose a single area where you compare, ask whether you even want what she has, and if yes, design a next step that fits your life. That small, aligned action is how you move from measuring to becoming, from scarcity to abundance, from her race to your own. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women step into a life built by design, not by default. Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Why You Feel Disconnected Quiz A quiz specifically for the woman who feels invisible, hollow, and disconnected and doesn't know why or what to do about it. It's called Why You Feel Disconnected and it' s going to name exactly what's been happening to you and give you your real next step. Not a generic answer. Your answer. TAKE THE 🧭 That feeling you can't quite name? It has a name. Take the Why You Feel Disconnected quiz and find out exactly what's been happening — and what your real next step is. (Less than 5 minutes. More clarity than you've had in years.) 📲 If this episode spoke to you, share it with a woman who needs to hear she's not alone. One message from you could be the moment she finally exhales. 🔗 I show up daily on Instagram for the honest, unfiltered conversations this journey actually requires. Come find me: @yourutmostself 🎧 Follow the podcast so you never miss the episode that was made for exactly where you are right now. ✨ When you're ready for the next step, everything you need is waiting at Your Utmost Self. You are more than everyone's everything. You are someone.