P.S. Younger Self

Chris Oh

Bi-monthly interview podcast hosted by former corporate New Yorker turned citizen of the world with a voracious appetite for personal development. Chris Oh speaks with inspirational entrepreneurs, creatives and thought leaders from around the world on how we can all crush our fears and optimize our lifestyle to live our most fulfilling lives, and always on our own terms. New episodes drop on Mondays. Learn more at psyoungerself.com.

  1. 5D AGO

    Living By Your Standards: Reflecting on the Journey

    Your standards aren’t failing because you lack clarity or discipline. You struggle to uphold them because you haven’t built the internal capacity to live by them when it actually counts. In this final episode of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh reveals how everything she shared in the series, defining your values, releasing unconscious expectations, cultivating discernment, building self-assurance, practicing clarity, and taking accountability create the internal capacity to live by your standards consistently. You’ll see how these skills aren’t isolated concepts, but an integrated internal system, one that allows you to stay aligned with who you are becoming, even when old patterns, emotional pull, or conditioning resurface. If you’ve followed this series and felt clear about your standards but still found certain moments challenging, this episode will help you understand why, and how everything you’ve learned fits together to support real, lived alignment. In this episode, you’ll explore: ➡️ Why living by your standards is about capacity, not willpower. ➡️ How values, discernment, clarity, self-assurance, boundaries, and accountability work together to live by your standards. ➡️ What it actually means to stay aligned with your standards in everyday decisions. ➡️ How this series equips you to lead yourself with consistency and self-trust ✨ Coming Soon The Living By Your Standards Workbook launches the first week of the new year. t’s a complementary, in-depth workbook for women who felt seen and shifted by this series — and are ready to move from insight into lived practice by strengthening the internal skills that support a standards-led life. 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    18 min
  2. 12/15/2025

    Reassessing and Refining Your Standards as You Grow

    Why You Know Your Standards — But Still React the Old Way You know your standards. You’ve done the inner work. So why do you still find yourself reacting in ways that don’t match who you’re becoming? In Part 11 of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh breaks down why knowing your standards is just the beginning. The real transformative change actually happens in the moment, not in theory. This episode is for the woman who understands her values, boundaries, and is beginning to raise her standards — yet still notices old reactions  and patterns surface under emotional activation. This episode explores:  ✅ Why insight alone doesn’t change behavior ✅ How our decision making happens from two "Systems" according to Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 vs. System 2 Theory.  ✅ Why self-blame keeps women stuck — and why it’s scientifically inaccurate ✅ The gap between awareness and action ✅ The micro-moment framework by Chris Oh, which is the split-second identity choice where real change happens ✅ How identity, not willpower, drives lasting change ✅ How self-trust is built through repeated moments of alignment ✅ What it really means to live by your standards in real time Chris shares how this micro-moment shows up for her like a brief internal movie scene where two versions of herself appear: ➡️ the old self, driven by familiarity and reassurance ➡️ the self I’m becoming, grounded in self-loyalty and standards And in that moment, the real question isn’t “What should I do?” It’s “Which version of me am I choosing to lead right now?” 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    19 min
  3. 12/14/2025

    Navigating Relationships with High Standards

    Most women think having high standards means expecting someone else to meet them. But the real test of your standards isn’t how someone treats you — it’s whether you abandon yourself to keep the connection. In Episode 10 of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh breaks down the psychology of unconscious self-abandonment, emotional safety, and what high standards actually look like in real relationships. This episode goes deeper than dating tips. You’ll learn how early conditioning, nervous system responses, and invisible emotional habits shape the ways women shrink, silence themselves, or override their intuition — all while believing they’re being “easy,” “understanding,” or “low-maintenance.” In this episode, you’ll learn: ➡️ Expectations vs. standards — why “they should…” beliefs create emotional instability and what standards look like in action. ➡️ The subtle ways women self-abandon ➡️ The psychology behind self-abandonment ➡️ Why your nervous system resists self-loyalty ➡️ How to shift from self-sacrificing to self-loyal ➡️ Practical relational standards — using intuition, clarity, and values-based decisions to stay grounded in who you are. 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    18 min
  4. 11/24/2025

    What You Protect Reveals Your True Standards

    Most people talk about “protecting your peace,” but few understand how your quiet decisions reveal your personal values, emotional boundaries, and standards. In Episode 9 of the Living By Your Standards series, host Chris Oh shares a recent real-life moment where she instinctively protected a relationship she deeply values— not out of fear, not out of judgment, but out of integrity. And that moment revealed something powerful: 👉 Living by your standards isn’t just what you say no to — it’s what you silently guard. This episode explores: ➡️ The deeper meaning of living by your standards ➡️ What quiet guardianship looks like when you live by your standards ➡️ Why privacy is a form of emotional power ➡️ How discernment and restraint strengthen self-trust ➡️ The difference between boundaries and energetic protection ➡️ How to practice quiet guardianship of what is scared to you, whether that´s relationships, connections, reputation, values, etc.  Whether you’re navigating friendships, dating, family dynamics, or professional relationships, this P.S. Younger Self episode will help you understand how your quiet choices shape your life and reflect the values at the core of your personal standards. ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    15 min
  5. 10/13/2025

    End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Reclaim Your Self-Worth

    Do you say yes when you mean no? Feel anxious, over-responsible, or disconnected from your true self? In this episode, host Chris Oh sits down with Beatriz Victoria Albina, Certified Somatic Life Coach, Nurse Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing, to explore how so many of us—especially women—unknowingly give away our emotional power in the name of love, peace, and belonging. Béa coined the term “Emotional Outsourcing” to describe the pattern of abandoning ourselves to earn safety and approval. Béa helps us unpack: What emotional outsourcing really is—and how it hides behind codependency, people-pleasing, and perfectionismHow it shows up in friendships, family dynamics, romantic relationships, and the workplaceWhy nervous system regulation is the missing piece in breaking free from these cyclesHow to begin reconnecting to your body’s cues, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your inherent self-worthBéa’s science-backed framework blends mindset work with somatic healing to help us stop outsourcing our emotions—and finally come home to ourselves. If you’ve ever felt resentful, burned out, or like you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation will remind you that your worth was never meant to be earned—it was always you Get your copy of Beatriz Victoria Albina’s book End Emotional Outsourcing and start reclaiming your self-worth today: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow Beatriz on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    59 min
  6. 09/09/2025

    The Uncomfortable Truth About Raising Your Standards and Finding Courage to Grow

    Raising your standards sounds empowering, right? But here’s the truth no one talks about: it doesn’t always feel good at first. Growth can feel messy, awkward, even lonely, and that’s exactly when most people start to doubt themselves. In this episode, host Chris Oh shares why you will experience these uncomfortable  shifts when you begin raising your standards, and how courage becomes the anchor that helps you keep going. You’ll learn how to handle resistance from others, moments of self-doubt, and the loneliness that can come when old relationships or habits no longer align with who you’re becoming. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why growth feels uncomfortable (and why that’s normal)The uncomfortable shifts you’ll notice when raising your standards in lifeHow to build courage, which helps you move through discomfort in personal growthPractical tools to stay grounded when living by your standards feels hardThis is Part 8 of my Living By Your Standards series, where Chris shares practices to help you live authentically, aligned with your values. If you’re just finding this series, go back and listen from the beginning to learn about clarity, boundaries, self-assurance, and accountability before diving into courage. And, if you’re ready to start raising your standards but want some extra guidance, be sure to grab the free worksheet from Chris that will help you spot the difference between expectations and standards in your own life. You can grab it here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself  It’s a simple but powerful tool to get started right away. 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    9 min
  7. 08/25/2025

    The Emotional Cause Behind So Many Sexless Relationships… 💔

    Why are so many romantic relationships emotionally disconnected and sexually unfulfilled, even when love is still there? Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, founders of the Connection Codes framework, uncover the emotional patterns behind disconnection and what truly builds lasting intimacy. In this episode, we explore the emotional root of sexless relationships, how emotional safety unlocks physical connection, and why fear often blocks the vulnerable conversations couples need to have. If you’ve ever felt distant from your partner or struggled to reignite physical intimacy, this conversation will shift your understanding of what deep connection looks like, and how to rebuild it from the inside out. We talk about: Why emotional safety is essential for sexual intimacyHow curiosity creates deeper emotional and physical connectionSigns your relationship is drifting, and how to reconnectWhat “sexual loneliness” is and why it’s so commonHow to break out of fear and emotional avoidancePractical tools like the Core Emotion WheelAbout the Guests: Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill are relationship coaches and co-founders of Connection Codes, a proven, science-backed framework that helps couples build trust, emotional literacy, and deeper intimacy. 🔗 Learn more: https://connectioncodes.co/ Follow Dr. Glenn and Phyllis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/connectioncodes/ 🎙️If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy episode 98 with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, "Stop Weaponizing Stop Weaponizing Emotions & Build Stronger Relationships": https://www.buzzsprout.com/999415/episodes/13365774-stop-weaponizing-emotions-build-stronger-relationships.mp3?download=true 💌 Subscribe for more episodes on emotional growth, love, and modern relationships. 📩 DM us your thoughts on this episode @ [your handle] 💡 ▶ DOWNLOAD my free Standards vs. Expectations Self-Reflection Worksheet here: https://stan.store/psyoungerself Learn more about P.S. Younger Self here. And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.

    1h 16m
5
out of 5
57 Ratings

About

Bi-monthly interview podcast hosted by former corporate New Yorker turned citizen of the world with a voracious appetite for personal development. Chris Oh speaks with inspirational entrepreneurs, creatives and thought leaders from around the world on how we can all crush our fears and optimize our lifestyle to live our most fulfilling lives, and always on our own terms. New episodes drop on Mondays. Learn more at psyoungerself.com.