Podcast:The Daily Ascent,Molly Carmel,What You're Craving Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026 Description: In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my friend was hedging before a big trip with her new boyfriend - preparing for disappointment before the vacation even started. I share what I said to her about going all in, and why it's so hard to let ourselves believe that things can just work out - especially when the world feels so uncertain. We'll explore why hedging doesn't protect us from pain - it just robs us of joy. Question to carry into your day: Where in your life are you hedging against happiness - and what would it look like to give it a real chance to work? Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected: Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast