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Podcast: The Transformation Networkâ„¢
Episode: Why Are We Terrified of Joy?
Description: Why does joy—this beautiful, fleeting, heart-bursting feeling—scare the heck out of us? Ever had a moment so perfect you immediately thought, ‘What if something goes wrong?’ You're not alone. Brene Brown calls it 'foreboding joy':  Joy is the most vulnerable emotion we experience. When life feels good, our minds often race to what could go wrong—as if bracing for impact will protect us. We call this 'dress rehearsing tragedy.' Instead of savoring the moment, we imagine loss, heartbreak, or disaster. It’s a defense mechanism, but it robs us of the very joy we crave. Th...