We often dismiss what we want in life in order to maintain a present moment illusion of security, acceptance, or control. We may know that we are playing small yet continue to do so to keep the illusion. Why do we do this? Maybe it’s imposter syndrome, anxiety or the fear of the unknown. Whatever the root cause playing small limits our potential and holds us back from success. Recognizing your gift, your dreams, and your goals while doing whatever it takes to reach them is essential to living your best life.

About Our Guest
Joy Sutton is a former TV journalist and current talk show host. Joy is a master communicator with over 20 years of media experience. She’s been engaging audiences as far back as she can remember. Her talk show interviews have made national headlines with features in People magazine, Daily Mail, and E!. Joy is also a certified life coach and media coach. In 2011, Joy launched her own show, “The Joy Sutton Show”. The show aired for four seasons before relaunching in 2020 as an inspirational podcast. She also hosts “Addiction Talk”, a Facebook live show.

Key Takeaways

· “If you believe it’s true, it’s true for you” -Joy Sutton. Believing in yourself and changing your mindset are essential to success.
· Pay attention to the small things that happen in your life. Follow the path they lead you on and take advantage of experiences and opportunities.
· Focus on your gift and what you want to accomplish rather than a specific route to get there. There is more than one vehicle that will lead you to your destination.

Episode Moments/Quotes

8:35 - Joy Sutton’s backstory of no limitations and perseverance.
12:36 - “If you have a gift, it’s gonna show up. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It can be messy, it can take you a while to get there.” -Joy Sutton
15:00 - How Joy Sutton stopped playing small and pulled herself out of a dark time. “Who you put around you makes all the difference.” -Joy Sutton
21:20 - It takes time to balance your life. Experiment with different what-ifs and keep moving forward.
28:01 - “You can’t stop thinking a thought, but you can replace a thought.” -Joy Sutton

Resources/Things Mentioned During The Show:

Drop The BS Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dropthebspodcast/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Neely Counseling Center: www.neelycounseling.com