We’ve all been there, that unsettling feeling that you’re behind, not doing enough, or somehow falling short of where you think you should be. It can feel like you’re wandering the desert without a map, watching others speed past while you’re stuck in the heat of self-doubt.

First, let me say this: you are not alone.

In this episode of Arizona’s Happy Place, we talk about comparison and how it sneaks in, drains our joy, and how we can learn to quiet it. Just like the desert teaches us patience, resilience, and beauty in unexpected places, this conversation is about finding contentment right where you are, even when the road feels long.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• 🌵 The importance of gratitude

• 🌄 Why celebrating small wins matters

• ☀️ The good and the bad of comparison

If you’ve been measuring your life against someone else’s highlight reel, this episode is your reminder to slow down, look around, and trust that your path is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.

Navigating the job market can be very discouraging, but it is an opportunity to grow. I am joined by Marc LeFevre (CEO and co-founder of Kalibrate.ai) as we discuss the difficulties in finding a career and how your mindset is critical when searching for a job. Rejection from a job doesn't mean you're not worthy, it is just direction and can be used to your advantage.

What do your gut, skin and brain all have in common? They are all connected and impacted by what food we put in our body, how much rest we get and so many other factors. This week I am joined by owner of Lovely Aesthetics, Maite. Maite started her college career studying nutrition with a focus on the gut. We explore what gut health is and how to improve your gut health.

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Episode Facts and Figures:

⁠Sciencedirect⁠

⁠National Library of Medicine⁠

⁠Medical News Today⁠

⁠Journal of Nutrition⁠

⁠BeneFiber⁠

⁠Gastroenterology Associates⁠