The Psychology of People Who Yuck Your Yum

Can we talk about the people who can't just let you be excited for five minutes?

This episode was inspired by the most random interaction at IKEA. A woman recognized me from the radio, we had the sweetest conversation...and then someone else hit us with a comment that made me think, "Huh...what was that about?"

It sent me down a rabbit hole about the people who always seem to have something to say when you're excited. You know the type. You share good news, and suddenly they're your risk manager. You tell them your dream, and they're already explaining why it probably won't work.

We're getting into the psychology behind why some people "yuck your yum," how to tell the difference between a friend who's protecting you versus one who's projecting onto you, and why I've become incredibly intentional about who gets a front-row seat to my dreams.

Because here's the truth: life is hard enough. Mommin is hard enough. Your people should clap first.

If you've ever left a conversation feeling like someone quietly took the wind out of your sails, or you're trying to build a circle of women who genuinely celebrate each other, this one's for you.