Most of us have expectations.

Expectations about how life should unfold.

How other people should behave.
How quickly we should heal.
What success should look like.
Who we should be by now.

We often think expectations help us get more out of life. We think they keep us motivated, focused, and moving toward our goals.

But what if they're actually doing the opposite? What if our expectations are keeping us stuck, disappointed, resentful, and blind to what's right in front of us?

In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we're exploring the expectations we place on ourselves, the expectations we place on others, and the expectations we place on life itself.

We talk about:

• why expectations so often lead to frustration and disappointment
• the hidden contracts we create with other people
• "it was supposed to..." and the stories we tell ourselves
• how expectations can create resentment in our relationships
• the pressure we place on ourselves to be further along
• the difference between having intentions and being attached to outcomes
• how expectations can prevent us from seeing new possibilities

Sometimes the very thing we're clinging to is the thing standing in the way of what wants to emerge.

If you've ever found yourself frustrated because life isn't going according to plan, this conversation is for you. Because maybe the problem isn't that life has gone wrong. Maybe your expectations are keeping you from seeing what's possible.

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Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.

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Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.

Instagram: @rossdorice

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Julietta & Dorice