Lee Davy
Lee Davy
You Worked So Hard—Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?
You Worked So Hard—Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?
You Worked So Hard—Why Can’t You Just Be Happy?
Saturday 7th June 2025
Explore why high-achievers fear joy and learn how to embrace happiness with Lee Davy's STRIVE Method.
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Episode Overview
- Understand why joy can trigger fear instead of celebration.
- Learn how the STRIVE Method focuses on repairing the nervous system.
- Explore tools to stop numbing and start feeling genuine happiness.
- Discover how vulnerability impacts your ability to feel joy.
- Recognise patterns of self-protection that prevent experiencing joy.
"Joy is not the enemy. Your fear is."
Imagine hitting a major milestone and feeling a rush of pride, only to find yourself backing away from the happiness that should follow. That's the puzzle this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast tries to unravel. Lee Davy, your guide on this journey, tackles the mysterious concept of 'foreboding joy', a term coined by Brené Brown. It's the idea that high-achievers often experience fear instead of celebration when they reach success. Why?
Because deep down, there's a part of them that believes happiness is a trap, ready to pull the rug out from under their feet. Lee doesn't just talk about the problem; he dives into solutions with the STRIVE Method. This approach doesn't just slap a band-aid of gratitude over the issue but digs into the heart of it.
By focusing on repairing the nervous system and embracing vulnerability, Lee offers tools to help individuals stop numbing themselves and start feeling joy genuinely. With a sprinkle of humour and plenty of empathy, Lee encourages you to question your relationship with joy. Have you ever pulled back from happiness because you felt undeserving or feared it wouldn't last? It's a relatable feeling for many high-achievers who brace themselves against the potential pain of losing what they've worked so hard for.
If you're someone who often finds joy fleeting or fear-inducing, this episode is your chance to learn how to embrace it without hesitation. Discover how you can live in joy without the fear of it disappearing and let Lee's insights guide you towards a more fulfilling life. So, why not give yourself permission to feel joy today? After all, you've earned it!