Experiments In Happiness

Michelle Lemus
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Experiments in Happiness is a podcast for high-achieving women who did everything "right"—but still feel like something’s missing. You built the life you were supposed to want… so why doesn’t it feel good? Hosted by Michelle Lemus, a coach, scientist-at-heart, and former workaholic turned joy-seeker, this podcast is part conversation, part real-life experiment. We’re ditching the hustle-for-happiness mindset and getting curious about what actually feels good—not just what looks good on paper. No fluff. No pressure to fix yourself. Just honest reflection, small shifts, and doable experiments

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 32: Momentum Beats Motivation Every Time

    Waiting to feel motivated is one of the easiest ways to stay stuck. In this episode, we unpack why motivation is unreliable, how momentum actually works in the brain, and why small, imperfect action creates more change than waiting for the “right” feeling to show up. This isn’t about hustle or pushing harder. It’s about learning how progress really happens. If you’ve been procrastinating, overthinking, or telling yourself “I’ll start when I feel ready,” this episode offers a simpler, kinder way forward. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    8 min

  2. May 24

    Episode 31: Choosing Depth in a World Obsessed With Speed

    Everything around us pushes faster: quicker answers, instant results, constant momentum. But faster doesn’t always mean better… and it rarely means fulfilled. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to choose depth in a culture obsessed with speed. We talk about why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, how rushing disconnects us from meaning, and what opens up when you stop chasing the next thing and start fully inhabiting this one. If you’ve been moving fast but feeling shallow, scattered, or quietly unsatisfied, this episode is an invitation to pause and choose a deeper way of living. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    8 min

  3. May 17

    Episode 30: What If Nothing’s Wrong With You?

    What if the problem isn’t that you’re broken, unmotivated, or behind, but that you’ve been trying to fix something that was never wrong in the first place? In this episode, we explore how the constant pressure to self-improve can quietly convince us that something about us needs correcting. We talk about where that belief comes from, how it shapes the way we move through life, and what shifts when you stop treating yourself like a problem to solve. If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, overthinking, or the feeling that you should be “further along” by now, this episode offers a gentler, grounding reframe. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    8 min

  4. May 10

    Episode 29: Your Future Self Is Calling. Will You Answer?

    You know that quiet nudge you keep ignoring? The one that says this isn’t it… or there’s more for you? In this episode, we explore the subtle signals your future self has been sending: the restlessness, the curiosity, the moments where you catch yourself imagining a different way of living. We talk about why it’s so easy to dismiss that voice, what it costs to keep postponing change, and how small, honest choices today shape the life you’re becoming. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to listen to yourself, this episode may feel like the call you’ve been avoiding and the invitation you’ve been needing. 🎧 One experiment at a time

    9 min

  5. May 3

    Episode 28: You Were Never on Probation: Why Joy Isn’t a Reward You Have to Earn

    Somewhere along the way, many of us started living like joy was conditional. Something we’d earn after working harder, being better, fixing more, or finally getting it right. But what if you were never on probation to begin with? In this episode, we unpack the deeply ingrained belief that joy has to be deserved. We talk about why so many high-achieving women delay happiness without realizing it, and what shifts when you stop treating joy like a prize at the end of suffering. This isn’t about ignoring responsibility or pretending life is easy. It’s about releasing the invisible rules that keep you postponing your own well-being. If you’ve ever thought “I’ll be happy when…” this episode is your permission slip. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    7 min

  6. Apr 26

    Episode 27: Why Your Brain Is Drawn To Drama And What To Do About It

    Ever notice how your mind latches onto worst-case scenarios, emotional tension, or other people’s chaos, even when nothing is actually wrong? That’s not a personality flaw. It’s how your brain is wired. In this episode, we break down why your brain is naturally drawn to drama, how this pattern keeps you mentally exhausted and emotionally reactive, and what you can do to interrupt it, without suppressing your feelings or forcing positivity. If you feel stuck in overthinking, emotional spirals, or constant stress that doesn’t quite match your reality, this episode offers practical insight and a calmer way forward. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    7 min

  7. Apr 19

    Episode 26: What Happens When You Finally Stop Asking Everything To Be Flawless

    Perfectionism doesn’t usually feel like pressure, it feels like responsibility. Like caring. Like wanting to get things right. Until one day… it starts costing you your peace. In this episode, we explore what actually happens when you stop demanding flawlessness from your work, your choices, your relationships, and yourself. We talk about how perfectionism quietly keeps you stuck, why “doing it right” often blocks momentum, and what opens up when you allow things to be human instead of perfect. If you’re exhausted from overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like nothing is ever quite enough, this episode may feel like a deep exhale. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    8 min

  8. Apr 12

    Episode 25: The Relief Of Realizing You Don’t Have To Become Someone New

    So many personal growth messages quietly suggest the same thing: You need to fix yourself. Reinvent yourself. Become someone better. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, we talk about the unexpected relief that comes from realizing you don’t need to become someone new to feel fulfilled, confident, or at peace. We explore how the pressure to constantly upgrade yourself can actually create more disconnection and what shifts when you stop striving to be “more” and start reconnecting with who you already are. If you’re tired of self-improvement that feels exhausting instead of empowering, this episode offers a gentler, more grounding perspective. 🎧 One experiment at a time.

    9 min
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Experiments in Happiness is a podcast for high-achieving women who did everything "right"—but still feel like something’s missing. You built the life you were supposed to want… so why doesn’t it feel good? Hosted by Michelle Lemus, a coach, scientist-at-heart, and former workaholic turned joy-seeker, this podcast is part conversation, part real-life experiment. We’re ditching the hustle-for-happiness mindset and getting curious about what actually feels good—not just what looks good on paper. No fluff. No pressure to fix yourself. Just honest reflection, small shifts, and doable experiments

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  • Creator
    Michelle Lemus
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michelle Lemus
  • Show Website
    Experiments In Happiness