What if the secret to happiness is just a conversation with your future self?
We’re getting deep—and maybe a little teary—this week as we talk about happiness and what it really means. Inspired by a thought-provoking article, Lauren Douglass and Shannon Pruitt dive into the idea of picturing our future selves and asking: what would they tell us today?
From big life choices (do I want kids? What’s my legacy?) to tiny daily decisions (why do I keep making plans my future self will hate?), we’re unpacking what it means to truly honor ourselves—now and years from now. Plus, Shannon gets real about learning to slow down, Lauren has a revelation about motherhood, and we break down the difference between a trip vs. a real vacation (trust us, it matters).
We explore how sometimes, happiness isn’t about chasing the extraordinary, but finding joy in the quiet, ordinary moments.
Listen in—because happiness isn’t a destination. It’s happening right now.
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