895. Finding the Freedom in Disappointing Others w/ Shauna Niequist

Happy Throwback Thursday, Heal Squad! Today, we're revisiting our conversation with NYT best-selling author Shauna Niequist, who's challenging us to finally take the reins and live the life we truly want to live. Despite experiencing success in multiple areas, Shauna realized that her inability to be fully present with the people she loved most - her husband and children - was the final straw. As she opens up about this experience in our conversation, Shauna's decision to choose presence over perfection wasn't an easy one; by sharing her wise words of wisdom “saying yes to some means saying no to others”. As tough as it can be sometimes Shauna challenges us to remember that if we're destined to disappoint people anyway, shouldn't we make it those who are not as important to us, rather than our closest loved ones? If this resonates with you, then this episode is an absolute must-listen. Shauna's honesty and practical wisdom will inspire you to start prioritizing what truly matters most. Healers and Heal-Liners Very rarely do you change your life until the pain level gets high enough. Pay attention to the things and people who make you jealous, because it may reveal what you actually want in your life. You make the best decisions when your bravery just outweighs your fear. There’s no one right way for each of us for every season. If you’re going to give up the myth that you have to do it all for everyone, then that means you have to come to the reality that you’re going to disappoint someone. We set people’s expectations for us by how we communicate to them. Learn More About Shauna Niequist Shauna Niequist’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sniequist?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Shauna Niequist’s Website: https://www.shaunaniequist.com/ HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/ Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=healsquad ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com and healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.