Episode Description
WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 4, EPISODE 1!
Summer can be one of the hardest seasons for comparison and FOMO.
From scrolling endless vacation photos to seeing everyone’s highlight reels, it can start to feel like everyone is living their best life… while you’re just trying to keep it together at home.
But here’s the truth:
Comparison is part of being human—but it doesn’t have to rule your life.
In this honest and heartfelt solo episode, Erica Diamond takes you on a deep-dive into the roots of comparison, why we fall into the trap (especially in the age of social media), and most importantly—how to free yourself from it.
You’ll walk away with real, tangible tools to quiet the noise, reconnect with your truth, and step into your own sacred lane with more peace, confidence, and clarity.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why summer can magnify feelings of “not enoughness”
- The evolutionary roots of comparison—and how it’s been hijacked by social media
- The emotional and creative cost of constant comparison
- 5 powerful antidotes to help you stop comparing and start thriving
- How to reframe your self-talk and trust your own timeline
- A soul-nourishing mantra to ground you when the comparison creeps in
- Why your lane is sacred—and how to walk it with pride
Journal Prompts from the Episode:
Consider spending time with these questions:
- What are my core values and non-negotiables right now?
- What does success look like for me—not based on someone else’s life?
- Who or what do I need to lovingly unfollow to protect my peace?
- What am I really seeking when I scroll?
Erica’s Mantra for When Comparison Creeps In:
“Her success is not my failure.
Her path is not my path.
I trust my timing.
I trust my process.
I trust myself.”
Say it out loud. Write it on a sticky note. Let it anchor you.
Key Takeaways:
Listeners will walk away with:
- A deeper understanding of what boundaries really are—and what they’re not
- Why guilt shows up when we try to protect our energy
- Four practical, science-backed strategies to start setting boundaries today
- A powerful reframe to help you move from guilt to growth
- Real-life outcomes Erica experienced after finally choosing to protect her time and peace
Links
- EricaDiamond.com
- One-On-One Coaching with Erica
- Busy To Bliss Online Course: The Mindset & Body Transformation for Ambitious Women to Prevent Burnout and Reclaim Their Time & Energy
- Hire Erica to speak at your event or company
Learn More about Your Host
On a mission to redefine self-care globally, Erica Diamond is a sought-after Media Expert, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of List Your Goals Journal, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Founder of Bliss Essential Oils (BlissEssential.co), Course Creator of Busy To Bliss (http://BusyToBliss.com), Certified Life & Career Coach, Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®).
Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica is a busy mom of two boys, ‘bad cook,’ and new drummer!
To learn more about Erica Diamond, visit her website EricaDiamond.com
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