Ep. 96 | What If Being Too Much Is the Whole Point?
Ep. 96 | What If Being Too Much Is the Whole Point?  
Podcast: The Daily Ascent,Molly Carmel,What You're Craving
Published On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: In today's episode, I'm talking about the moment a coaching client said to me — half joking, fully serious — "I'm worried you're going to fire me because I'm not doing this perfectly." And why it reminded me of something my teacher Marsha Linehan taught me that changed how I do this work.  I share why so many of us believe our struggles make us unlovable, and what Tara Brach means when she says imperfection is not our personal problem — and that the trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.  We'll explore Linehan's principle — we don't fire someone for the problem they came in with — and why the bravest thing you can do in any healing space is stop performing and start telling the truth. Question to carry into your day: What are you hiding because you're afraid it will make someone leave? Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall 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