No. 48 FOMO, spiraling + saying how you feel
What do you do when you’re not invited—and it stings more than you want to admit? In this episode, we dive into the tender, very human feeling of being left out. Whether it’s a group photo that catches you off guard or a weekend plan you didn’t know about, moments of exclusion can bring up shame, jealousy, and even old stories from the past.
We talk about how to normalize the initial sting, why your feelings are valid, and how to decide whether to bring it up or let it go. Plus, how to know when it's just a miscommunication—and when a friendship may be changing in ways you're not quite ready for.
No one gets through life without a little FOMO, but hopefully this episode brings you comfort the next time you’re feeling left out.
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Your prescription for living well, dose for this week: Not being included when it seems to make sense you would be, can sting. Let yourself feel it. (we can handle micro disappointments!) You can always touch base with a. neutral person in your life for a smidge of support. (mom, sibling, friend in another sphere …) We know we also don’t include someone sometimes and it’s nothing deep. On the other hand, could it be a sign that something needs to be addressed, cleared up, communicated about? If there is a potential for a hard conversation or an uncomfy feeling, we might not be wanting to bring it up. As much as it might suck that our friend does not always want us around, it can be a sign of a good friendship if the person can meet you with care + understanding while still sticking with their preference. 🍑
“You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches.” ―Dita Von Teese
EPISODE RESOURCES >>>>>
Wondermind article - So You Weren’t Invited—Here’s How to Not Spiral (or Crash the Party
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
