[video available on Spotify] we often find ourselves disappointed with other people. there are times when we set realistic expectations for people, such as expecting somebody to treat you with respect, or to follow the law and not steal from you or harm you. those are realistic, normal, healthy expectations to have. but there are times when we become disappo ... Show More
Mar 2026
friendship breakups and boundaries, advice session
[video available on spotify]welcome back to advice session, a series here on anything goes where you send in your current dilemmas or anything you want advice on, and i give you my unprofessional advice. today's topic is friendship breakups and boundaries, also known as the less ... Show More
34m 16s
Mar 2026
growing is so uncomfortable lol
[video available on spotify] i'm definitely in a stage of limbo in my life right now that is undeniably deeply uncomfortable. i feel like i'm growing right now, and it's one thing to be growing on a micro scale, like in one area of your life, but it's another thing to be growing ... Show More
45m 29s
May 2024
458: When Expectations Are Not Met
We all have expectations for our lives and relationships. When our expectations are not met is usually when we are most disappointed, upset, angry, insert negative emotion here. So what do we do? A good place to start is to learn what realistic expectations are for your relations ... Show More
38m 57s
Jan 2025
663 - Why am I always disappointed in other people?
<p>In this episode, I talk about why our expectations for others are setting us up to be disappointed. I talk about who deserves our high expectations and who doesn't, and how to break the cycle of always feeling disappointed.</p><p>My book, "That's Bold of you" is available on A ... Show More
17m 5s
Aug 2017
156: Do People Ever DISAPPOINT You
If you’re human (you all are, right?), you’ve likely had several dances with disappointment. And often those disappointments are because someone has let you down (or at least they’ve let your expectations down) at one time or another.
I know this may be difficult to hear, but th ... Show More
12m 54s
Jun 2024
2218: When Your Expectations of Others is Making You Frustrated by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mental Freedom & Relationships
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2218: Leo Babauta explores how our expectations of others often lead to frustration, anger, and disappointment. He explains ... Show More
11m 17s
Dec 2024
2420: Are My Expectations Too High by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Self-Love and Authentic Connections
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2420: Alysha Jeney challenges us to explore the roots of our expectations in relationships, distinguishing between healthy ... Show More
10m 10s