If You’re Always Comparing Yourself to Others—This Is How to Finally Feel ‘Good Enough’ | Melissa Ambrosini (Fan Fav)

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This is a Fan Fav episode. Ever found yourself spiraling into a cycle of comparison that leaves your confidence in tatters? You’re not alone, homie. In this episode, I (Lisa) sit down with the amazing Melissa Ambrosini for an unfiltered conversation on “comparisonitis,” that self-destructive habit we all struggle with. Melissa doesn’t just bring empathy and her own raw stories—from harrowing moments as a dancer to her challenges with motherhood—she drops a tactical, four-step ACES framework to interrupt the self-comparison spiral. Together, we get radically real on body image, self-sabotage, social media triggers, breaking generational cycles, and modeling self-love for our kids. If you’re desperate for practical steps to finally stop comparing and start thriving as the best version of YOU, this is your antidote. SHOWNOTES 00:01:25 – Melissa relives the brutal world of dance auditions and how constant comparison slowly chipped away her self-worth 00:04:04 – How disordered eating and depression can be a fallout of comparison (and Melissa’s journey to healing) 00:06:49 – The epidemic of body comparison in the age of social media—and why boundaries matter 00:12:24 – The ACES technique: Melissa’s four-step tool to reset your mindset in moments of comparison 00:18:04 – Melissa’s personal story of infertility, supporting friends, and the power of “eliminating the trigger” 00:29:47 – Radical communication: How to honor where you are without letting shame destroy relationships 00:41:14 – The danger of numbing and self-sabotage as ways to avoid difficult emotions 00:44:54 – How to reframe your self-talk and break free from childhood comparison stories 00:48:32 – The final step: Shifting your state and anchoring your energy in self-worth 00:54:34 – Where to find the “antidote” to comparisonitis and keep healing with Melissa FOLLOW MELISSA AMBROSINI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosiniWebsite (books, meditations, podcast): https://melissaambrosini.comPodcast: The Melissa Ambrosini ShowComparisonitis Book: https://melissaambrosini.com/comparisonitis FOLLOW LINDSEY STIRLING: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindseystirling/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/LindseyStirling⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.lindseystirling.com/⁠ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ ****************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ ⁠apple.co/womenofimpact⁠ ****************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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